§1506. Improper action in Superior Court, 1/4 costs; report of referees, full costs allowed
In actions commenced in the Superior Court, except those by or against towns for the support of paupers, if it appears on the rendition of judgment that the action should have been commenced before a District Court, including actions of replevin where the value of the property does not exceed $20, the plaintiff recovers for costs only 1/4 part of his debt or damages. On reports of referees, full costs may be allowed unless the report otherwise provides.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS
14 §1502. Parties and attorneys (REPEALED)
14 §1502-A. Trial costs (REPEALED)
14 §1502-C. Discretionary costs
14 §1502-D. Taxing of costs; hearing (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 1503-D)
14 §1503. Appeals in condemnation proceedings
14 §1503-D. Taxing of costs; hearing (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 14, SECTION 1502-D)
14 §1504. Plaintiff appealing favorable judgment
14 §1506. Improper action in Superior Court, 1/4 costs; report of referees, full costs allowed
14 §1507. Damages reduced by counterclaim, full costs
14 §1508. Costs of evidence not increased by multiple damages
14 §1509. Petitions for relief
14 §1510. Plaintiff's action dismissed; costs to defendant
14 §1511. Action in name of State by individual
14 §1512. State liable in civil action
14 §1513. Travel fees not taxable for State
14 §1514. Divers actions or division of account only one bill of costs
14 §1515. If execution available, no costs in action on judgment
14 §1516. Travel in actions by a corporation
14 §1518. Plea of bankruptcy; no costs
14 §1519. Hearing on costs; appeals (REPEALED)
14 §1520. Costs for creditor where debtor not discharged (REPEALED)