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Chapter 23: Consumer Rights And A Bankrupt Business

This chapter describes the different forms of bankruptcy in Maine and the rights of consumer creditors of a bankrupt business. For example, what happens if a shop declares bankruptcy and closes with your item inside?

Chapter 23: Consumer Rights And A Bankrupt Business (PDF) This file requires the free Adobe Reader.

If you have a question about this chapter or cannot access it, please contact consumer.mediation@maine.gov.

Last revised: August 26, 2008