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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Chapter 729: RECOVERY OF FORFEITED PROPERTY
14 §7157. Complaint not supported; property restored with damages

Universal Citation:
14 ME Rev Stat § 7157 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS

§7157. Complaint not supported; property restored with damages

If the complaint is not supported or is discontinued, the court shall order a restoration of the property, with costs. If the jury or court finds the seizure without probable cause, reasonable damages shall be ordered for the claimant.

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