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The Maine Structured Settlement Protection Statute
The Maine Structured Settlement Protection StatuteMAINE STATUTES TITLE 24-A §2241. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1999, c. 268, §2 (new).] 1. Annuity issuer. “Annuity issuer” means an insurer that has issued an insurance contract used to fund periodic payments under a structured settlement. [1999, c. 268, §2 (new).] 2. Applicable law. “Applicable law” means: A. Federal law; [1999, c. 268, §2 (new).] B. The laws of this State, including principles of equity applied in the courts of this State; and [1999, c. 268, §2 (new).] C. The […]