Me. Stat. tit. 7 § 4158

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 4158 - Contest
1.Demand for remedy; contest. When a seller wishes to contest a demand for the remedy specified in section 4155, the seller may require the purchaser to produce all the veterinarian's records and the animal for examination or autopsy by a veterinarian designated by the seller. The veterinarian designated by the seller must be practicing at a veterinary clinic within 100 miles of the purchaser's residence. The seller shall pay the cost of this examination or autopsy. The seller has a right of recovery against the purchaser if the seller is not obligated to provide a remedy under section 4155.

[2007, c. 702, §31(AMD).]

2.Right to court action. If the seller does not provide the remedy selected by the purchaser set forth in section 4155, the purchaser may initiate a court action. The prevailing party in the court action has the right to recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

[2007, c. 702, §32(AMD).]

7 M.R.S. § 4158

1995, c. 589, § 1 (NEW) . 1997, c. 690, § 53 (AMD) . 2007, c. 702, §§31, 32 (AMD) .