§7481. Small Claims Act; jurisdiction
There is established a small claims proceeding for the purpose of providing a simple, speedy and informal court procedure for the resolution of small claims. It shall be an alternative, not an exclusive, proceeding. The District Court shall have jurisdiction of small claims actions. The District Court shall have the power to grant monetary and equitable relief in these actions. Equitable relief is limited to orders to return, reform, refund, repair or rescind. [PL 1981, c. 667, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 667, §2 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
14 §7462. Definitions (REPEALED)
14 §7463. Representation (REPEALED)
14 §7464. Bringing a claim (REPEALED)
14 §7465. Filing without fee. (REPEALED)
14 §7467. Continuances (REPEALED)
14 §7468. Removal and transfer (REPEALED)
14 §7469. Mediation (REPEALED)
14 §7472. Satisfaction and disclosure (REPEALED)
14 §7473. Disclosure notice (REPEALED)
14 §7475. Effect of judgment (REPEALED)
14 §7481. Small Claims Act; jurisdiction
14 §7482. Definition of a small claim