Maine Revised Statutes > Title 23 > Part 3 > Chapter 315 – Actions Against Towns or Railroads


§ 3701	Defective crossings; notice to railroad of action against town
§ 3702	Liability of railroad company
§ 3703	Form of notice
§ 3704	One indictment only at a term
§ 3705	Disposition of fines; agents; duties
§ 3706	Fines collected by assessment as taxes
§ 3707	Failure to repair in 4 months; collection

Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Town: includes cities and plantations, unless otherwise expressed or implied. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.