To give opinion when required by Governor or either Branch of the Legislature

Me. Const. art. VI, § 3, under Judicial Power.

Me. Const. art. VI, § 3

To give opinion when required by Governor or either Branch of the Legislature

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court shall be obliged to give their opinion upon important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions, when required by the Governor, Senate or House of Representatives.