14 §861. Judgment where action barred against some and not others - Maine Statutes

Title 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL

Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

Chapter 205: LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

Subchapter 3: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS

§861. Judgment where action barred against some and not others

In actions against 2 or more joint contractors, if it appears on trial or otherwise that the plaintiff is barred by the provisions hereof as to one or more of the defendants, but is entitled to recover against any other by virtue of a new acknowledgment, promise or otherwise judgment shall be rendered for the plaintiff against such other, and for the other defendants against the plaintiff.