Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 2506 – Appeals; costs
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Either party aggrieved by the assessment of damages may, within 20 days after the award, appeal to the Superior Court as follows. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
1. Complaint and notice. When the appeal is taken the appellant shall:
A. Include in the complaint a statement setting forth substantially the facts of the case; and [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
B. Give written notice of the appeal with a copy of the complaint to the opposite party. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 2506
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, association, trust, estate, any other legal entity or natural person. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 102
2. Decision. After entry, the matter shall be determined by a jury, or by the court by agreement of parties, in the same manner as other civil actions.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
3. Costs. If the person constructing the line appeals and the award is not decreased, the person constructing the line shall pay the costs. If the applicant appeals and the award is not increased, the applicant shall pay the costs.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).