Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 7354 – Bond before writ issues
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 7354
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
No person shall be delivered by such writ described in this chapter until a bond is given by the plaintiff or person suing in his behalf, to be returned to the court with the writ, for the sufficiency of which the officer shall be answerable, as in case of bail in civil actions.