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Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.

There are no general rules related to the time period to file a case. However, you almost always have at least a year to file a civil lawsuit. Depending on the type of case or civil action, it could be much longer. Different statutes of limitations apply to different types of cases and causes of action.

All civil actions shall be commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues and not afterwards, except actions on a judgment or decree of any court of record of the United States, or of any state, or of a justice of the peace in this State, and except as otherwise specially provided.

Small claims court provides a speedy and inexpensive way to resolve disputes when the plaintiff 's claim is $6,000 or less. Cases are heard and decided in Maine District Court by a judge without a jury.

A Case Management Conference (CMC) is required before a date will be set for trial unless a judge decides it would not be helpful to have one. The date may be set when you attend court for a First Appearance or the court date in the Summons could be for a CMC.

A new trial shall not be granted solely on the ground that the damages are inadequate until the defendant has first been given an opportunity to accept an addition to the verdict of such amount as the court judges to be reasonable.

Maine's state principal courts are the District Court, where lesser criminal offenses, civil actions, and family law matters may be tried; the Superior Court, where almost all civil and criminal matters may be tried.

(b) Visiting Attorneys. Any member in good standing of the bar of any other state or of the District of Columbia may at the discretion of the court, on motion by a member of the bar of this state who is actively associated with the out- of-state attorney in a particular action, be permitted to practice in that action.

Small claims court provides a speedy and inexpensive way to resolve disputes when the plaintiff 's claim is $6,000 or less. Cases are heard and decided in Maine District Court by a judge without a jury.