Maine Rules of Probate Procedure
Current through April 11, 2019
Chapter I · Scope Of Rules--Form Of Proceedings
Chapter II · Commencement Of Proceedings: Service Of Notice, Process, Pleadings, Motions, And Orders; Time
Chapter III · Pleadings And Motions
- 7 Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions
- 8 General Rules of Pleading
- 9 Pleading Special Matters
- 10 Form of Pleadings
- 11 Signing of Pleadings
- 12 Defenses and Objections: When and How Presented by Pleading or Motion; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Deadlines
- 13 Counterclaim and Cross-Claim
- 14 Third-Party Practice
- 15 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
- 16 Pretrial Procedure
Chapter IV · Parties
- 17 Parties Plaintiff and Defendant; Capacity
- 17A Settlement of Claims of Infant Plaintiffs
- 18 Joinder of Claims and Remedies
- 19 Joinder of Persons Needed for Just Adjudication
- 20 Permissive Joinder of Parties
- 21 Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties
- 22 Interpleader
- 24 Intervention
- 25 Substitution of Parties
Chapter IX · Appeals
Chapter V · Depositions And Discovery
- 26 General Provisions Governing Discovery
- 27 Discovery Before Action or Pending Appeal
- 28 Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
- 29 Stipulations Regarding Discovery Procedure
- 30 Depositions Upon Oral Examination
- 31 Depositions Upon Written Questions
- 32 Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings
- 33 Interrogatories to Parties
- 34 Production of Documents and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes
- 35 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
- 36 Requests for Admission
- 37 Failure to Make Discovery; Sanctions
Chapter VI · Hearings
- 40 Assignment of Cases for Hearing; Continuances Deadlines
- 41 Dismissal of Proceedings Deadlines
- 42 Consolidation; Separate Hearings
- 43 Taking of Testimony
- 44 Proof of Official Record
- 44A Determination of Foreign Law
- 45 Subpoena
- 46 Exceptions Unnecessary
- 50 Motion for Judgment
- 51 Argument of Counsel
- 52 Findings by the Court
- 53 Referees
Chapter VII · Judgment
- 54 Judgment; Costs
- 54A Fees
- 55 Default
- 56 Summary Judgment
- 57 Declaratory Judgments
- 58 Entry of Judgment or Informal Statement or Order
- 59 New Trials; Amendments of Judgments
- 60 Relief From Judgment or Order
- 61 Harmless Error
- 62 Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment
- 63 Disability or Recusal of a Judge
Chapter VIII · Provisional And Final Remedies And Special Proceedings
- 64 Replevin
- 65 Injunctions
- 66 Receiverships
- 67 Deposit in Court
- 68 Offer of Judgment
- 69 Execution
- 70 Judgment for Specific Acts
- 71 Process in Behalf of and Against Persons Not Parties
- 71A Removal to the Superior Court Deadlines
- 71B Transfer of Proceedings in Matters Involving Guardianship, Adoption, Change of Name or Other Matters Concerning Custody or Other Parental Rights of a Minor Child Deadlines
Chapter X · Probate Courts And Registers
Chapter XI · Special Rules For Certain Proceedings
Chapter XII · General Provisions
Chapter XIII · Electronic Filing
- 92.1 Applicability; Effective Dates; Title
- 92.10 Remote Access to Electronic Case Files
- 92.11 Service
- 92.12 Public Records and Redaction
- 92.2 Definitions
- 92.3 Who Must File Electronically; Exceptions
- 92.4 Registered Filers
- 92.5 Procedures for Electronic Filing Deadlines
- 92.6 Nonelectronic Documents Deadlines
- 92.7 Format of Documents
- 92.8 Signatures Deadlines
- 92.9 Payment of Fees and Costs