Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 7102

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
If such attorney then appears, he shall file an answer to such motion under oath and such justice may examine the parties and other evidence pertinent thereto. If he does not appear and answer, the facts set forth in the motion shall be taken as confessed. In either case such justice shall render such decree as equity requires.