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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Chapter 203: PROCESS
14 §553. Action commenced when complaint filed

Universal Citation:
14 ME Rev Stat § 553 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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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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