Me. Stat. tit. 17-A § 516

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 516 - Champerty

1. A person is guilty of champerty if, with the intent to collect by a civil action a claim, account, note or other demand due, or to become due to another person, he gives or promises anything of value to such person.

[1975, c. 449, §1(NEW).]

2. This section does not apply to agreements between attorney and client to bring, prosecute or defend a civil action on a contingent fee basis.

[1975, c. 499, §1(NEW).]

3. Champerty is a Class E crime.

[1975, c. 499, §1(NEW).]

17-A M.R.S. § 516

1975, c. 499, § 1 (NEW) .