Maine Revised Statutes Title 14. Court Procedure--Civil § 6321-B. Expedited final hearing in certain foreclosure cases

A. That mediation conducted pursuant to section 6321-A did not result in the settlement or dismissal of the action and that all of the defendants and all of the parties in interest who have appeared in the action have consented to an expedited final hearing pursuant to section 6322; or

B. That the defendant has not filed an answer to the complaint as provided by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and section 6321-A and that all of the parties who have filed an answer in the action have consented to an expedited final hearing.

A. For a request filed under subsection 1, paragraph A, the consent form must be signed by all of the defendants and all of the parties in interest who have appeared in the action.

B. For a request filed under subsection 1, paragraph B, the consent form must be signed by all of the parties who have appeared in the action and all of the parties who have filed an answer in the action.

A. Notwithstanding that a default may have been entered against the defendant by the clerk pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 55, the defendant may appear and defend at the expedited final hearing held pursuant to this section.

B. The burden of proof and legal requirements for entry of a judgment of foreclosure are the same as in other actions pursuant to section 6321, including the requirement that a judgment of foreclosure specify the priority and those amounts, if any, that may be due to the parties in interest that have appeared in the action.

C. After the expedited final hearing, the court shall issue a written judgment of foreclosure, dismissal with or without prejudice or judgment for the defendant as expeditiously as the interests of justice permit.