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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575 (2026)

Transfers fraudulent as to present and future creditors

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1.  Fraudulent transfer.  A transfer made or obligation incurred by a debtor is fraudulent as to a creditor, whether the creditor's claim arose before or after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred, if the debtor made the transfer or incurred the obligation:  
A. With actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor of the debtor; or   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
B. Without receiving a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the transfer or obligations and the debtor:  
(1) Was engaged or was about to engage in a business or a transaction for which the remaining assets of the debtor were unreasonably small in relation to the business or transaction; or  
(2) Intended to incur, or believed or reasonably should have believed that he would incur, debts beyond his ability to pay as the debts became due.   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Determination of actual intent.  In determining actual intent under subsection 1, paragraph A, consideration may be given, among other factors, to whether:  
A. The transfer or obligation was to an insider;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
B. The debtor retained possession or control of the property transferred after the transfer;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
C. The transfer or obligation was disclosed or concealed;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
D. Before the transfer was made or obligation was incurred, the debtor sued or threatened with suit;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
E. The transfer was of substantially all the debtor's assets;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
F. The debtor absconded;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
G. The debtor removed or concealed assets;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
H. The value of the consideration received by the debtor was reasonably equivalent to the value of the asset transferred or the amount of the obligation incurred;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
I. The debtor was insolvent or became insolvent shortly after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred;   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
J. The transfer occurred shortly before or shortly after a substantial debt was incurred; and   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
K. The debtor transferred the essential assets of the business to a lienor who had transferred the assets to an insider of the debtor.   [PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 641, §3 (NEW).
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 61 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1992–2023 · leading case: Morin v. Dubois, 1998 ME 160 (Me. 1998).
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Morin v. Dubois, 1998 ME 160 (Me. 1998). · cites it 10× “" 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A) (Supp. 1997). Although the court failed to clearly articulate its consideration of the factors that are used to analyze the fraud issue, we are convinced that it clearly misapprehended the meaning of the evidence and that the evidence compels a finding…”
Dalton v. Comm'r, 135 T.C. 393 (Tax Ct. 2010). · cites it 7× “value in exchange for the transfer or obligations and the debtor: (1) Was engaged or was about to engage in a business or a transaction for which the remaining assets of the debtor were unreasonably small in relation to the business or transaction; or (2) Intended to incur, or…”
Dev. Specialists, Inc. v. Kaplan (In Re Irving Tanning Co.), 876 F.3d 384 (1st Cir. 2017). · cites it 4× “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. The bankruptcy court found that DSI had failed to show actual fraud using either method.”
Turner v. JPB Enter., Inc. (In Re Maine Poly, Inc.), 317 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 2004). · cites it 6× “Turner argues that the 1998 Letter of Agreement is void under the Maine Business Corporation Act and therefore any payments made pursuant to the agreement must be returned.”
Dev. Specialists, Inc. ex rel. Irving/Prime Creditors' Trust v. Kaplan (In re Irving Tanning Co.), 555 B.R. 70 (Bankr. D. Me. 2016). · cites it 5× “Although there is evidence of two of the factors listed in 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575, namely that transfers were made to insiders (the Cash Transfers and Life Insurance Proceeds were transferred to the Shareholder Defendants) and the 2007 Transaction effectuated the transfer of…”
Dev. Specialists, Inc. v. Kaplan, 574 B.R. 1 (D. Me. 2017). · cites it 4× “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. Actual Fraud in November 2007 Transaction 17 The trustee asserts actual fraud in the transfers made by Prime Maine and Prime Missouri on November 20, 2007.”
Shape, Inc. v. Midwest Eng'g, Inc. (In Re Shape, Inc.), 176 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 1994). · cites it 4× “§ 548 (a)(2) and Maine law — 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(B). This Court agrees and the transfer is avoided pursuant to Section 548 and the defendant Midwest Engineering Inc.”
Off. Post Confirmation Comm. of Creditors Holding Unsecured Claims v. Markheim, 877 A.2d 155 (Me. 2005). · cites it 3× “§ 3578(1)(A), and a transfer is fraudulent if it is made “[w]ith actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor of the debt- or,” 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A). Factors to be considered in determining whether there is actual intent include whether the transfer was to an…”
Fed. Deposit Ins. v. Proia, 663 A.2d 1252 (Me. 1995). · cites it 2× “” 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A). The following factors may be considered in analyzing the fraud issue: A.”
O'Donnell v. Royal Bus. Grp., Inc. (In Re Oxford Homes, Inc.), 180 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 1995). · cites it 4× “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. A successful creditor might obtain relief including avoidance of the transfer or obligation, appointment of a receiver, damages or “an injunction against further disposition by the debtor or a transferee, or both, of the asset transferred or of other…”
State of Maine v. Daniel B. Tucci Sr., 2019 ME 51 (Me. 2019). · cites it 2× “) in favor of the State on the State's complaint against the Tuccis for fraudulent transfer pursuant to 14 M.R.S. § 3575(1)(A) (2018). The Tuccis argue that the State's action is barred by 14 M.”
Samsara Mem'l Trust v. Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman v. Raisin Mem'l Trust, 2014 ME 107 (Me. 2014). “See 14 M.R.S. § 3575. Specifically, the court ordered that Raisin and Samsara produce records of the trusts’ assets and liabilities after October 2010; documents supporting Stone’s contention that Raisin had the ability to pay its debts after 2009; all tax returns filed by the…”
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— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(1) — 9 cases
Garrison City Broad., Inc. v. York Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.A., 2009 ME 124 (Me. 2009).
Turner v. JPB Enter., Inc. (In Re Maine Poly, Inc.), 317 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 2004). “Turner argues that the 1998 Letter of Agreement is void under the Maine Business Corporation Act and therefore any payments made pursuant to the agreement must be returned.”
Off. Comm. of Unsecured Creditors v. Calpers Corp. Partners LLC (D. Me. 2020).
Olson v. Gleichman (Me. Super. Ct 2020).
Fleet Bank of Maine v. Druce, 791 F. Supp. 17 (D. Me. 1992).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(1)(A) — 22 cases
Morin v. Dubois, 1998 ME 160 (Me. 1998). “" 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A) (Supp. 1997). Although the court failed to clearly articulate its consideration of the factors that are used to analyze the fraud issue, we are convinced that it clearly misapprehended the meaning of the evidence and that the evidence compels a finding…”
State of Maine v. Daniel B. Tucci Sr., 2019 ME 51 (Me. 2019). “) in favor of the State on the State's complaint against the Tuccis for fraudulent transfer pursuant to 14 M.R.S. § 3575(1)(A) (2018). The Tuccis argue that the State's action is barred by 14 M.”
Dev. Specialists, Inc. v. Kaplan, 574 B.R. 1 (D. Me. 2017). “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. Actual Fraud in November 2007 Transaction 17 The trustee asserts actual fraud in the transfers made by Prime Maine and Prime Missouri on November 20, 2007.”
Dev. Specialists, Inc. ex rel. Irving/Prime Creditors' Trust v. Kaplan (In re Irving Tanning Co.), 555 B.R. 70 (Bankr. D. Me. 2016). “Although there is evidence of two of the factors listed in 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575, namely that transfers were made to insiders (the Cash Transfers and Life Insurance Proceeds were transferred to the Shareholder Defendants) and the 2007 Transaction effectuated the transfer of…”
Turner v. JPB Enter., Inc. (In Re Maine Poly, Inc.), 317 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 2004). “Turner argues that the 1998 Letter of Agreement is void under the Maine Business Corporation Act and therefore any payments made pursuant to the agreement must be returned.”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(1)(B) — 11 cases
Dev. Specialists, Inc. v. Kaplan (In Re Irving Tanning Co.), 876 F.3d 384 (1st Cir. 2017). “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. The bankruptcy court found that DSI had failed to show actual fraud using either method.”
Dev. Specialists, Inc. ex rel. Irving/Prime Creditors' Trust v. Kaplan (In re Irving Tanning Co.), 555 B.R. 70 (Bankr. D. Me. 2016). “Although there is evidence of two of the factors listed in 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575, namely that transfers were made to insiders (the Cash Transfers and Life Insurance Proceeds were transferred to the Shareholder Defendants) and the 2007 Transaction effectuated the transfer of…”
Shape, Inc. v. Midwest Eng'g, Inc. (In Re Shape, Inc.), 176 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 1994). “§ 548 (a)(2) and Maine law — 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(B). This Court agrees and the transfer is avoided pursuant to Section 548 and the defendant Midwest Engineering Inc.”
Turner v. JPB Enter., Inc. (In Re Maine Poly, Inc.), 317 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 2004). “Turner argues that the 1998 Letter of Agreement is void under the Maine Business Corporation Act and therefore any payments made pursuant to the agreement must be returned.”
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Am., Inc. v. Superior Serv. Assocs., Inc., 81 F. Supp. 2d 101 (D. Me. 1999).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(1)(B)(1) — 5 cases
Dev. Specialists, Inc. v. Kaplan, 574 B.R. 1 (D. Me. 2017). “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. Actual Fraud in November 2007 Transaction 17 The trustee asserts actual fraud in the transfers made by Prime Maine and Prime Missouri on November 20, 2007.”
O'Donnell v. Royal Bus. Grp., Inc. (In Re Oxford Homes, Inc.), 180 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 1995). “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. A successful creditor might obtain relief including avoidance of the transfer or obligation, appointment of a receiver, damages or “an injunction against further disposition by the debtor or a transferee, or both, of the asset transferred or of other…”
Off. Comm. of Unsecured Creditors v. Calpers Corp. Partners LLC (D. Me. 2020).
SE Prop. Holdings v. Maclin (Me. Super. Ct 2013).
McGonagle v. Palli (Me. Super. Ct 2014).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(1)(B)(2) — 2 cases
Morin v. Dubois, 1998 ME 160 (Me. 1998). “" 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A) (Supp. 1997). Although the court failed to clearly articulate its consideration of the factors that are used to analyze the fraud issue, we are convinced that it clearly misapprehended the meaning of the evidence and that the evidence compels a finding…”
O'Donnell v. Royal Bus. Grp., Inc. (In Re Oxford Homes, Inc.), 180 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 1995). “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. A successful creditor might obtain relief including avoidance of the transfer or obligation, appointment of a receiver, damages or “an injunction against further disposition by the debtor or a transferee, or both, of the asset transferred or of other…”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(2) — 7 cases
Turner v. JPB Enter., Inc. (In Re Maine Poly, Inc.), 317 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Me. 2004). “Turner argues that the 1998 Letter of Agreement is void under the Maine Business Corporation Act and therefore any payments made pursuant to the agreement must be returned.”
U.S. Bank v. Manning (Me. Super. Ct 2018).
Olson v. Gleichman (Me. Super. Ct 2020).
Briwax Int'l, Inc. v. Lustersheen Distrib., LLC (Me. Super. Ct 2017).
Clavet v. Dean (Me. Super. Ct 2020).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(2)(A) — 7 cases
Morin v. Dubois, 1998 ME 160 (Me. 1998). “" 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A) (Supp. 1997). Although the court failed to clearly articulate its consideration of the factors that are used to analyze the fraud issue, we are convinced that it clearly misapprehended the meaning of the evidence and that the evidence compels a finding…”
Dev. Specialists, Inc. ex rel. Irving/Prime Creditors' Trust v. Kaplan (In re Irving Tanning Co.), 555 B.R. 70 (Bankr. D. Me. 2016). “Although there is evidence of two of the factors listed in 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575, namely that transfers were made to insiders (the Cash Transfers and Life Insurance Proceeds were transferred to the Shareholder Defendants) and the 2007 Transaction effectuated the transfer of…”
Fed. Deposit Ins. v. Proia, 663 A.2d 1252 (Me. 1995). “” 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A). The following factors may be considered in analyzing the fraud issue: A.”
Off. Post Confirmation Comm. of Creditors Holding Unsecured Claims v. Markheim, 877 A.2d 155 (Me. 2005). “§ 3578(1)(A), and a transfer is fraudulent if it is made “[w]ith actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor of the debt- or,” 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A). Factors to be considered in determining whether there is actual intent include whether the transfer was to an…”
Berntsen v. Berntsen (Me. Super. Ct 2016).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(2)(B) — 1 case
Powell v. Charles Dhyse Trust (Me. Super. Ct 2019).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(2)(F) — 1 case
Off. Post Confirmation Comm. of Creditors Holding Unsecured Claims v. Markheim, 877 A.2d 155 (Me. 2005). “§ 3578(1)(A), and a transfer is fraudulent if it is made “[w]ith actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor of the debt- or,” 14 M.R.S.A. § 3575(1)(A). Factors to be considered in determining whether there is actual intent include whether the transfer was to an…”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(2)(G) — 1 case
Fed. Deposit Ins. v. S. Prawer & Co., 829 F. Supp. 453 (D. Me. 1993).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(2)(H) — 1 case
Dev. Specialists, Inc. v. Kaplan, 574 B.R. 1 (D. Me. 2017). “14 M.R.S.A. § 3575. Actual Fraud in November 2007 Transaction 17 The trustee asserts actual fraud in the transfers made by Prime Maine and Prime Missouri on November 20, 2007.”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(2)(I) — 1 case
Batal-sholler v. Batal (D. Me. 2023).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(l)(A) — 2 cases
WCP Maine Loan Holdings, LLC v. Norberg (Me. Super. Ct 2019).
TPL Fin. Servs., LLC v. A.L. Doggett, Inc. (Me. Super. Ct 2020).
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 3575(l)(B) — 2 cases
Levine v. Taylor (Me. Super. Ct 2017).
TPL Fin. Servs., LLC v. A.L. Doggett, Inc. (Me. Super. Ct 2020).
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