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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Chapter 203: PROCESS
14 §553. Action commenced when complaint filed
14 ME Rev Stat § 553 (2010 through 124th Legis) What's This?
Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
§553. Action commenced when complaint filed
An action is commenced when the summons and complaint are served or when the complaint is filed with the court, whichever occurs first. [1971, c. 544, §43 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
1971, c. 544, §43 (RPR).
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