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M.R. Prob. P. 1

SCOPE OF RULES

activein force · 2019-07-01 – presentact-effective-date

These rules govern the procedure in all proceedings in the Probate Courts, with

the limitations stated in Rule 81. These rules also govern the procedure on

removal or transfer from the Probate Courts to the District and Superior Courts

and in appeals from the Probate Courts to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as

the Law Court. The rules shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and

inexpensive determination of every proceeding.

Provenance

Source
courts.maine.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-24
Edition
2026-09-24
Content hash
ae6b5e8f471b449b058b2b8b67adb1235987a47cd79e68a6d7902ec44d04b216
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