§162. No estate greater than tenancy at will unless by writing
There can be no estate created in lands greater than a tenancy at will, and no estate in them can be granted, assigned or surrendered unless by some writing signed by the grantor or maker or his attorney.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 7: CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE
33 §151. Items covered by deed
33 §153. Sale or mortgage of estates subject to contingent remainders
33 §154. -- notice; appointment of next friend of minors
33 §155. -- bond of trustees; disposal of proceeds of sale
33 §156. Entailments barred by conveyance in fee simple
33 §157. Conveyance of greater estate, conveys only interest owned
33 §158. Conveyance for life and to heirs in fee
33 §159. Conveyances to 2 or more persons
33 §162. No estate greater than tenancy at will unless by writing
33 §163. Private transfer fee obligations void and unenforceable