M. R. Civ. P. 86: Effective Date -- Statutes Superseded.

(a) In General. These rules and any amendments take effect at the time specified by the supreme court. They govern:

(1) proceedings in an action commenced after their effective date; and

(2) proceedings after that date in an action then pending unless:

(A) the supreme court specifies otherwise; or

(B) the court determines that applying them in a particular action would be unfeasible or work an injustice.

(b) October 1, 2011 Amendments. If any provision in Rules 1-86 conflicts with another law, priority in time for the purpose of section 3-2-706 is not affected by the amendments taking effect on October 1, 2011.