Common Defenses to Residential Foreclosure (ME)

Summary

This practice note discusses common defenses to residential foreclosure in Maine with a detailed focus on evolving case law. Specifically, the note addresses defenses related to standing, the business exceptions rule, res judicata, and the failure to join necessary parties. Although this practice note analyzes these defenses from the foreclosing lender's perspective, the analysis can also be instructive to borrower's counsel.