Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 651 – Unknown defendant sued by assumed name
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 651
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
When the name of a defendant is not known to the plaintiff, the summons may issue against him by an assumed name. If duly served, it shall not be dismissed for that reason but may be amended on such terms as the court orders.