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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 553

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
An action is commenced when the summons and complaint are served or when the complaint is filed with the court, whichever occurs first. [PL 1971, c. 544, §43 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY

PL 1971, c. 544, §43 (RPR).