Title 14, §4: Action on real covenants of first grantor by assignee of grantee

Title 14, §4: Action on real covenants of first grantor by assignee of grantee Maine Legislature Maine Revised Statutes Session Law Statutes Maine State Constitution Information §4 PDF §4 MS-Word Statute Search Ch. 1 Contents Title 14 Contents List of Titles Maine Law & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature §3 Title 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter 1: PARTIES AND TITLE OF ACTIONS Subchapter 1: PARTIES §5 §4. Action on real covenants of first grantor by assignee of grantee The assignee of a grantee or his executor or administrator after eviction by an older and better title may maintain an action on a covenant of seizin or freedom from encumbrance contained in absolute deeds of the premises between the parties, and recover such damages as the first grantee might have recovered on eviction, upon filing, with his complaint or at such later time as the court permits, for the use of his grantor, a release of the covenants of his deed and of all causes of action thereon. The prior grantee cannot, in such case, release the covenants of the first grantor to the prejudice of his grantee.  The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Data for this page extracted on 10/20/2025 14:32:56. Maine Government Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules Visit the State House Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking Email Office of the Revisor of Statutes