Maine Revised Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 24-A, § 701 (2026)

Definitions not mutually exclusive

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It is intended that certain insurance coverages may come within the definitions of 2 or more kinds of insurance as defined in this chapter, and the inclusion of such coverage within one definition shall not exclude it as to any other kind of insurance within the definition of which such coverage is likewise reasonably includable. [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2004–2021 · leading case: Nichols v. S.D. Warren/Sappi, 2007 ME 103 (Me. 2007).

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Nichols v. S.D. Warren/Sappi, 2007 ME 103 (Me. 2007). “” 24-A M.R.S. § 701 (2006). [¶ 13] The payment that Nichols received was payable upon disability and, even though paid in a lump sum, was designed to replace income in the event of her inability to work.”

United States v. Water Quality Ins. Syndicate, 324 F. Supp. 2d 100 (D. Me. 2004). · cites it 2× “The government contends that section 2904 is not so limited in scope and also points to 24-A M.R.S.A. § 701, contending that the policy at issue in this case may also be considered one of casualty insurance.”

United States v. Water Quality Ins. Syndicate, 870 A.2d 121 (Me. 2005). · cites it 2× “§ 708 [(2000)] also be characterized as one of casualty insurance pursuant to 24-A M.R.S.A. §§ 701 & 707 [(2000 & Supp.”

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust v. Hanover Ins. Grp. Inc (D. Me. 2021). “Defendant contends that the remainder of the Maine Insurance Code—specifically Chapter 27, which governs insurance contracts but expressly excludes “wet marine” insurance contracts such as the one at issue here—suggests that the Policy falls outside of § 3003’s domain.”

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