CHAPTER 133
S.P. 239 - L.D. 807
An Act to Provide for Plenary Proceedings in Actions for Forcible Entry and Detainer
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §6012, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 448, §4, is amended to read:
1. Action to resolve dispute. If 2 or more persons claim rights in, title to or possession of personal property, any claimant may bring an action in District Court to resolve a dispute among the claimants. The plaintiff has the option of bringing the action by way of summary proceeding or plenary proceeding.
Sec. 2. 14 MRSA §6012, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 448, §4, is repealed and the following enacted in its place.
5. Rules. If the action for forcible entry and detainer of personal property is brought as a summary proceeding, the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80D applies. If the action is brought as a plenary proceeding, the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, other than Rule 80D(a)-(e), apply, except as otherwise provided by statute.
Effective September 21, 2001, unless otherwise indicated.
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