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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 5962 (2026)

Costs

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In any proceeding under this chapter, the court may make such award of costs as may seem equitable and just.  
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1982–2023 · leading case: Union Mut. Fire Ins. v. Inhabitants of Topsham, 441 A.2d 1012 (Me. 1982).
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Union Mut. Fire Ins. v. Inhabitants of Topsham, 441 A.2d 1012 (Me. 1982). “2d 45 (1963), holding that the costs provision of the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act (see 14 M.R.S.A. § 5962) does not apply to attorneys’ fees.”
Northland Ins. Companies v. Coconut Island Corp., 961 F. Supp. 20 (D. Me. 1997). “Costos was named as a defendant in this declaratory judgment action under 14 M.R.S.A. § 5962, which requires that “all persons shall be made parties who have or claim any interest which would be affected by the declaration.”
The Witham Fam. Ltd. P'ship v. D.B.L. Enter., Inc. (Me. Super. Ct 2019). · cites it 2× “according to the Operating Agreement; and lastly, defendants should be awarded the costs of the suit pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § 5962, and such other and further relief as the Court deems appropriate.”
Calnan v. Hurley (Me. Super. Ct 2023). “§ 5960=; and award compensation for other costs incurred under 14 M.R.S. § 5962.= Defendants filed a motion to dismiss, which was followed by Plaintiffs9 motion for summary judgment.”
Inh. of the Town of Harpswell v. Wallace (Me. Super. Ct 2008). “Pursuant to 14 M.R.S. § 5962, costs are awarded to Defendant.”
Town of Edgecomb v. Edgecomb Dev. (Me. Super. Ct 2014). “hts formerly held by Defendant Edgecomb Development, LLC under the Credit Enhancement Agreement (CEA) of July 18, 2005 between Plaintiff Town of Edgecomb and Edgecomb Development, LLC, including the right to receive funds now held by the Town reflecting TIF payments payable by…”
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