14 §101. Trepass on land; tender - Maine Statutes

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Chapter 5: TENDER AND OFFER OF JUDGMENT

§101. Trepass on land; tender

In actions for trespass on lands, the defendant may by answer disclaim all title to the land described, and allege that the trespass was involuntary, or by negligence or mistake, or in the prosecution of a legal right, and that before action brought he tendered sufficient amends therefor or that he brings money into court to satisfy the damages with costs to that time. If on trial he establishes the truth of his allegations, he recovers costs.

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Title 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL

Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 5: TENDER AND OFFER OF JUDGMENT

§101. Trepass on land; tender

In actions for trespass on lands, the defendant may by answer disclaim all title to the land described, and allege that the trespass was involuntary, or by negligence or mistake, or in the prosecution of a legal right, and that before action brought he tendered sufficient amends therefor or that he brings money into court to satisfy the damages with costs to that time. If on trial he establishes the truth of his allegations, he recovers costs.

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Title 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL

Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 5: TENDER AND OFFER OF JUDGMENT

§101. Trepass on land; tender

In actions for trespass on lands, the defendant may by answer disclaim all title to the land described, and allege that the trespass was involuntary, or by negligence or mistake, or in the prosecution of a legal right, and that before action brought he tendered sufficient amends therefor or that he brings money into court to satisfy the damages with costs to that time. If on trial he establishes the truth of his allegations, he recovers costs.