Maine Code § 14-811

Failure of first action; effect on limitations
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If the summons and complaint in a real or mixed action fails of sufficient service or return by
unavoidable cause, or if by the default or negligence of any officer to whom it was delivered or directed
for service, the action is dismissed; or if the action is defeated for any matter of form or by the death or
other disability of either party, or if the plaintiff's judgment is reversed on appeal, the plaintiff may
commence a new action at any time within 6 months after the determination of the first action or the
reversal of the judgment.

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