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When the plaintiff in the subsequent action enters into recognizance and fails in his defense, execution on his recognizance shall be issued against him for the damages found by the court, and costs. Judgment shall be rendered between the original parties as if no such defense had been made.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 14. Court Procedure--Civil § 203. Judgment when defense fails - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-14-court-procedure-civil/me-rev-st-tit-14-sect-203/
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