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Treble Damages in Maine

Under Maine’s timber trespass statute, treble damages are automatically awarded at three times the actual damages for intentional or knowing property damage, with a minimum award of $500. The law, found at 14 M.R.S. § 7552, distinguishes between willful and negligent conduct: a knowing violation triggers threefold damages and a $500 floor, while a negligent violation results in double damages with a $250 floor. The statute sets out the specific damage multipliers and minimum thresholds. The worked example below demonstrates how the treble damages calculation applies. To estimate your own potential award, use the DocketMath calculator with the official statute’s precise terms.

Governing authority

In Maine, the treble damages rule is set by 14 M.R.S. § 7552 (Maine timber/property trespass — automatic 3x for intentional/knowing violation or $500 floor; 2x for negligent violation or $250 floor). The verified packet cites 14 M.R.S. § 7552 (Maine timber/property trespass — automatic 3x for intentional/knowing violation or $500 floor; 2x for negligent violation or $250 floor) (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec7552.html).

Maine treble damages: the verified value is 3x under 14 M.R.S. § 7552 (Maine timber/property trespass — automatic 3x for intentional/knowing violation or $500 floor; 2x for negligent violation or $250 floor). The verified packet cites 14 M.R.S. § 7552 (Maine timber/property trespass — automatic 3x for intentional/knowing violation or $500 floor; 2x for negligent violation or $250 floor) (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec7552.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.