§3264. Consolidation of actions
When 2 or more proceedings are pending at the same time, in whatever court or courts, to enforce liens on the same house, building or appurtenances, wharf, pier and building thereon, upon complaint of any lienor who has commenced such proceedings, or of the owner of the building, wharf or pier, a Justice of the Superior Court or Judge of the District Court after notice and hearing may, if justice requires it, order all such actions to be transferred to the Superior Court or District Court and require the parties in all such proceedings, in whatever court commenced, to plead substantially in the manner prescribed in section 3257, and thereafter all the proceedings shall be in accordance with said section and sections 3265, 3451, 3452, 3501 and 3601. While such complaint is pending all such actions shall stand continued. [PL 1981, c. 585, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 585, §8 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 603: BUILDINGS, LOTS, WHARVES AND PIERS; LABOR AND MATERIALS
10 §3253. Dissolution unless claim filed
10 §3254. Inaccuracy does not void lien if reasonably certain
10 §3255. Liens preserved and enforced by action
10 §3257. Allegations of complaint; joinder of parties
10 §3258. Determination of amount; jury trial
10 §3259. Sale of property; redemption; pro rata shares
10 §3260. Deficiency; judgment for balance
10 §3261. Certificate to be filed with register of deeds
10 §3262. Enforcement by attachment
10 §3263. Petition for release
10 §3264. Consolidation of actions
10 §3265. Sale on execution; several judgments; redemption