§3858. Entry of action; who may defend; bond
The actions shall be entered on the docket as follows: The person claiming the lien, as plaintiff, the person alleged to be personally liable, as defendant, and the name or other description of the vessel attached. The owners or mortgagees of the vessel, or any plaintiff in an action wherein it is attached for a lien, may appear and defend any action so far as relates to the validity and amount of the lien claim; but no such plaintiff shall so defend until he gives bond, to the satisfaction of the court, to pay the costs awarded against him.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
10 §3852. Labor and materials; owners of dry docks or marine railways
10 §3853. Writ for enforcement
10 §3854. -- particulars; verification
10 §3855. Attachment of vessels on stocks; sale
10 §3856. Service of summons on debtors and owners
10 §3857. Subsequent writs to be served by same officer unless disqualified
10 §3858. Entry of action; who may defend; bond
10 §3859. Offer of default; admission of sum due
10 §3860. Apportionment of costs
10 §3862. Judgment against defendant
10 §3863. Sale of vessel; proceeds paid into court
10 §3864. Distribution of proceeds or surplus
10 §3865. Pro rata distribution; prevention of double liens
10 §3866. Vessel under attachment attached on lien claim
10 §3867. Nonlien claims not prevented by lien claims
10 §3868. Sale of vessels attached by lien and nonlien claims