CHAPTER 117
H.P. 774 - L.D. 1018
An Act to Amend the Civil Court Procedure as it Pertains to Execution Liens
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §4651-A, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8. Abuse of lien process. A creditor who fails to discharge an execution filed against property of a debtor that is exempt from attachment and execution is liable to the debtor for actual damages suffered as a result of the failure to discharge if the debtor gave written notice and proof to the creditor that the property filed against is exempt from attachment and execution and the creditor failed to discharge the execution within 15 days after receiving the notice and proof. A debtor who prevails in an action to recover damages under this subsection is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in bringing the action.
Effective September 21, 2001, unless otherwise indicated.
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