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ME LD879

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Kessler

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a higher small claims court limit of $25,000 for disputes related to home construction contracts, compared to the standard $6,000 limit for other small claims
  • Home construction contracts are defined by reference to Title 10, section 1486, subsection 4 of Maine law
  • The $25,000 limit excludes interest and costs, consistent with how the standard small claims limit is calculated
  • Does not apply to actions involving title to real estate

Legislative Description

An Act to Increase Maximum Small Claim Limits for Home Construction Contracts

Civil Procedure

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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