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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 101 (2026)

Trespass on land; tender

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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 the defendant tendered sufficient amends therefor or that the defendant brings money into court to satisfy the damages with costs to that time. If on trial the defendant establishes the truth of the defendant's allegations, the defendant recovers costs.   [RR 2009, c. 2, §29 (COR).]
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RR 2009, c. 2, §29 (COR).
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Cited in 1 case, 2012–2012 · leading case: Cote v. Town of Millinocket, 901 F. Supp. 2d 200 (D. Me. 2012).
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Cote v. Town of Millinocket, 901 F. Supp. 2d 200 (D. Me. 2012). “The Liability Coverage for these policies contains the following limits of liability: $400,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit of Liability for *225 causes of action seeking tort damages pursuant to the provisions of the Maine Tort Claims Act (14 M.R.S.A. §…”
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