A final judgment entered under section 2130 may be reviewed by the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court. [PL 2003, c. 17, §4 (RPR).]
1. Appeal by petitioner. A petitioner aggrieved by the final judgment may not appeal as of right. The time for taking the appeal and the manner and any conditions for the taking of the appeal are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule.

[PL 2003, c. 17, §4 (RPR).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 2131

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
2. Appeal by State. The State aggrieved by the final judgment may appeal as of right and no certificate of approval by the Attorney General is required. The time for taking the appeal and the manner and any conditions for the taking of an appeal are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule.

[PL 2003, c. 17, §4 (RPR).]

3. Procedure on appeal.

[PL 2003, c. 17, §4 (RP).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1979, c. 701, §15 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 238, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 17, §4 (RPR).