Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 15906 – Suits challenging school bond issues, security required
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In any action challenging the validity of the issuance of bonds for a school construction project authorized and approved under this chapter, or seeking to enjoin the commencement, construction or completion of any such school construction project, the following shall apply. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1. The plaintiff to provide security. If the court has granted a motion to dismiss or has granted summary judgment against the plaintiff, the court may require the plaintiff to provide security during the period of any appeal from that judgment to cover any costs or damages as may be incurred or suffered by any party resulting from delay of the project, including any loss of purchasing power during the period of delay.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 15906
- 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.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- School construction project: means :
2. The amount of security. In determining the amount of security to be required, the court shall consider a recognized index of building costs, the consumer price index and other relevant evidence concerning the cost of the project and the estimated period of delay during the appeal.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).