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14 §2301. Execution sale of railroad franchises

§2301. Execution sale of railroad franchises When the franchise of a railroad has been sold on execution as provided in section 4855, the officer may convey the same by deed, which shall be recorded in the registry of deeds of each county or district in which any part of such railroad lies. The debtor has […]

14 §2351. Defaulted out-of-state defendant may redeem

§2351. Defaulted out-of-state defendant may redeem A defendant living out of the State, defaulted in an action without an appearance or other service than a newspaper publication, may, within 6 months after the levy of an execution on his real estate or the sale of a right of redemption, bring an action for relief from […]

14 §2352. Waste prohibited; remedy

§2352. Waste prohibited; remedy No strip or waste shall be made on such estate before or during the pendency of proceedings under section 2351. After final judgment in the action, if relief from the judgment is granted, the plaintiff in such action, besides other remedies, may, within said 3 months, without a tender or demand […]

14 §2401. Recording requirements for proceedings involving real estate

§2401. Recording requirements for proceedings involving real estate 1.  Destruction prohibited.  [PL 1991, c. 125 (NEW); MRSA T. 14 §2401, sub-§1 (RP).] 2.  Identification on docket.  On and after January 1, 1992, judicial proceedings in any Maine court, including appeals from judicial proceedings, that affect title to real estate must be identified on the docket. […]

14 §2203. Mortgagee to disclose amount due

§2203. Mortgagee to disclose amount due When a right of redemption has been attached and judgment recovered, and a sale of it is to be made, the creditor may demand of the mortgagee to disclose, in writing under his hand, the condition of the mortgage and the sum due thereon, which shall be furnished within […]

14 §2204. No disclosure; compulsion by deposition

§2204. No disclosure; compulsion by deposition If the disclosure mentioned in section 2203 is not furnished within that time, the creditor may apply to any notary public authorized to take depositions, in the county where the land lies or where the mortgagee resides, who shall take his deposition in relation to the facts required to […]

14 §2205. Sale at auction and deed; debtor’s interest

§2205. Sale at auction and deed; debtor’s interest The officer shall sell such right or interest at public auction to the highest bidder, and execute and deliver to the purchaser a sufficient deed thereof which, being recorded in the registry of deeds of the county or district where the land lies within 3 months after […]

14 §2206. Adjournment of sale by officer; completion by another

§2206. Adjournment of sale by officer; completion by another When the officer deems it for the interest of all concerned to postpone the sale, he may adjourn it for any time not exceeding 7 days, and so from time to time until a sale is made, giving notice at the time of each adjournment by […]

14 §2207. Seizure considered made; proceedings after return day valid.

§2207. Seizure considered made; proceedings after return day valid. The seizure on execution is considered made on the day when notice of the sale is given, and if the sale is not completed within 60 days after judgment it holds the right or interest seized within that time. The subsequent proceedings and return are valid, […]