18-A §8-312. Limitation of actions on bonds - Maine Statutes

Title 18-A: PROBATE CODE

Article 8: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Part 3: PROCEDURES GOVERNING BONDS

§8-312. Limitation of actions on bonds

Except in the case of personal representatives provided for under sections 3-1005 and 3-1007, and insofar as applicable under the provisions of section 8-301, an action on a bond must be commenced within 6 years after the principal has been cited by the court to appear to settle his account or, if not so cited, within 6 years from the time of the breach of his bond, unless the breach is fraudulently concealed by the principal or surety from the persons pecuniarily interested and who are parties to the action, and in such case within 3 years from the time such breach is discovered. [1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW).