1. Notice served on person against whom judgment registered. A person that registers a Canadian judgment under section 8904 shall cause notice of registration to be served, in the same manner that a summons and complaint must be served pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, on the person against whom the judgment has been registered.

[PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 8906

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
2. Notice contents. Notice under this section must include:
A. The date of registration and court in which the judgment was registered; [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
B. The docket number assigned to the registration; [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
C. The name and address of:

(1) The person registering the judgment; and
(2) The person’s attorney, if any; [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
D. A copy of the registration, including the documents required under section 8904, subsection 2; and [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]
E. A statement that:

(1) The person against whom the judgment has been registered may, not later than 30 days after the date of service of notice, file a motion with the court to vacate the registration; and
(2) The court for cause may provide for a shorter or longer time. [PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

[PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

3. Proof of service. Proof of service of notice under this section must be filed with the clerk of the court.

[PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2021, c. 689, §3 (NEW).