2009 Massachusetts Code
PART III COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
TITLE V STATUTES OF FRAUDS AND LIMITATIONS
CHAPTER 259 PREVENTION OF FRAUDS AND PERJURIES
Section 4 Representation as to another’s credit; necessity of writing

Section 4. No action shall be brought to charge a person upon or by reason of a representation or assurance made concerning the character, conduct, credit, ability, trade or dealings of any other person, unless such representation or assurance is made in writing and signed by the party to be charged thereby, or by some person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.