# 22 M.R.S. § 4303: 22 §4303. Prosecution and defense of towns

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## Section

- **Citation:** 22 M.R.S. § 4303
- **Heading:** 22 §4303. Prosecution and defense of towns
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 22 / Subtitle 3 / Chapter 1161 / Section 4303

## Text

For all purposes provided for in this chapter, the overseers or any person appointed by them in writing may prosecute and defend a town. [PL 1983, c. 577, §1 (NEW).]

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