A Maine Statement of Claim is a legal document that is used to initiate a civil lawsuit in the state of Maine. This document is filed with the court and serves as a formal demand for relief from the defendant. It outlines the facts of the case, the legal basis for the claim, and the relief sought by the plaintiff. There are three types of Maine Statement of Claim: a claim for debt, a claim for a tort, and a claim for a breach of contract. A claim for debt is used when a debtor owes money to a creditor and the creditor is seeking payment. A tort claim is used when a plaintiff believes they have suffered harm due to the negligence of another person or entity. Lastly, a claim for breach of contract is used when a plaintiff believes that the defendant has failed to fulfill the terms of an agreement.