Maine § 10 §1344 Civil liability

Maine Statutes

§ 10 §1344 — Civil liability

Maine § 10 §1344

Title 10COMMERCE AND TRADE

Part 3REGULATION OF TRADE

Ch. 210-ASALES REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSION CONTRACTS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 10 §1344 (2026).

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1.Principal liability. A principal who fails to comply with the provisions of section 1343 is liable to the sales representative in a civil action for exemplary damages in an amount that does not exceed 3 times the amount of commissions due the sales representative, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

2.Frivolous action. When the court determines that an action brought by a sales representative against a principal under this chapter is frivolous, the sales representative is liable to the principal for attorney's fees actually and reasonably incurred by the principal in defending the action and court costs.

3.Other remedies. Nothing in this chapter invalidates or restricts any other right or remedy available to a sales representative, or precludes a sales representative from seeki

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1.
Principal liability.
A principal who fails to comply with the provisions of section 1343 is liable to the sales representative in a civil action for exemplary damages in an amount that does not exceed 3 times the amount of commissions due the sales representative, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
2.
Frivolous action.
When the court determines that an action brought by a sales representative against a principal under this chapter is frivolous, the sales representative is liable to the principal for attorney's fees actually and reasonably incurred by the principal in defending the action and court costs.
3.
Other remedies.
Nothing in this chapter invalidates or restricts any other right or remedy available to a sales representative, or precludes a sales representative from seeking to recover in one action on all claims against a principal.
4.
Jurisdiction.
A principal who is not a resident of this State that contracts with a sales representative to solicit orders in this State is declared to be transacting business in this State for purposes of the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresidents under Title 14, section 704‑A.