§6960. Valuation of betterments
If the defendant, so claiming, alleges and proves that he and those under whom he claims have had the premises in actual possession for more than 20 years prior to the commencement of the action, the jury may find that fact. In estimating the value of the premises, if no buildings had been erected or improvements made thereon, they shall find and state in their verdict what was the value of the premises when the defendant or those under whom he claims first entered thereon. The sum so found shall be deemed the estimated value of the premises. In estimating the increased value by reason of the buildings and improvements, the jury shall find and state in their verdict the value of the premises at the time of the trial, above their value when the defendant or those under whom he claims first entered thereon. The sum so found and stated shall be taken for the buildings and improvements.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
Subchapter 6: RENTS, PROFITS AND IMPROVEMENTS
14 §6951. Meaning of possession and improvement
14 §6952. Determination of rents and profits
14 §6953. Allowance for improvements
14 §6954. Defendant not liable for over 6 years' rents
14 §6955. Recovery of damages against other persons
14 §6956. Betterments allowed after 6 years' possession
14 §6957. Tenant ousted after 6 years may recover for improvements
14 §6958. Defendant may have betterments
14 §6959. Request of either party for appraisal of improvements
14 §6960. Valuation of betterments
14 §6961. No abandonment; payment for improvements
14 §6962. Restriction of right to betterments
14 §6963. Agreement on reference as to value of improvements
14 §6964. Proposal of value for premises and betterments by defendant; effect