Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 6510

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
The action is not abated by the death of a party defendant. His heirs or devisees or, if the estate is for a term of years, his executor or administrator may be cited to appear, and upon service on them, they shall become parties to the proceedings. The court may order such judgment, and with such costs, as the law and facts require.