(a) Permitted Motions
Except as provided in subsection (d), a party to a civil action may make the
following motions:
(1) for approval of attachment of property located within Maine, including
attachment on trustee process; and
(2) for dissolution or modification of attachment of property within Maine
that was approved ex parte.
(b) Applicable Law
Motions under subsection (a) are governed by the substantive state law that
would apply had the action been maintained in state court. The procedure for
such motions is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and these
rules.
(c) Approval and Service of Writ
On approval of attachment or trustee process, the moving party must prepare
the appropriate writ and submit it to the Clerk for attestation. Service must
comply with the applicable law and procedure of the State of Maine.
(d) Admiralty or Maritime Claims
This rule does not apply to an admiralty or maritime claim within the meaning
of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 9(h).
District of Maine Local Rules
