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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER
14 §6004. Commencement of action


14 ME Rev Stat § 6004 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS

Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS HEADING: PL 1999, C. 192, §1 (NEW)

§6004. Commencement of action

The process of forcible entry and detainer shall be commenced and service made in the same manner as other civil actions. When the plaintiff lives out of the State and a recognizance is required of him, any person may recognize in his behalf and shall be personally liable.

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