Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 5943 (2026)

Court, jurisdiction

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The term "court" means the Superior Court or the District Court of this State. The making of an agreement described in section 5927 providing for arbitration in this State confers jurisdiction on the court to enforce the agreement under this chapter and to enter judgment on an award under the agreement. [PL 2011, c. 80, §5 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 80, §5 (AMD).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases, 1982–2020 · leading case: Anderson v. Banks, 37 A.3d 915 (Me. 2012).

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Anderson v. Banks, 37 A.3d 915 (Me. 2012). · cites it 3× “The court concluded that, although the Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction to order arbitration pursuant to 14 M.R.S. § 5943 (2010), 4 the sisters nevertheless voluntarily participated in the arbitration because they agreed to arbitrate disputes and they failed to seek…”

Karbowski v. Bradgate Assocs., Inc., 25 Mass. App. Ct. 526 (Mass. App. Ct. 1988). “” See 14 Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 5943 (1980).”

Marshwood Assocs. v. KRUMBHAAR & HOLT, 451 A.2d 305 (Me. 1982). “2 On October 6, 1980, Marshwood filed a “complaint” pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § 5943 against both Gerard and K & H, and an ex parte motion to “show cause,” seeking judgment to compel and consolidate the pending arbitrations due to its concern that separate proceedings could result…”

Abraham-Copley Square Ltd. P'ship v. Badaoui, 2007 Mass. App. Div. 83 (Mass. Dist. Ct., App. Div. 2007). “” Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit 14, §§5943,5944 (2006).”

Maine Coast Masonry, LLC v. Seymour (Me. Super. Ct 2020). “The court is specifically granted jurisdiction under 14 M.R.S. § 5943 to enforce arbitration agreements.”

Keaten v. Oreskovich (Me. Super. Ct 2013). “14 M.R.S. § 5943. A summary proceeding such as a motion to confirm arbitrators' award may be commenced by 2 In addition to disability benefits under the income protection plan, Keaten was seeking a refund of interest on his contribution to the MainePERS.”

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