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2017 Massachusetts General Laws
PART III COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
TITLE IV CERTAIN WRITS AND PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES
Chapter 257 SEIZURE AND LIBELLING OF FORFEITED PROPERTY
Section 9 Seizure without probable cause; damages; costs
Universal Citation: MA Gen L ch 257 § 9 (2017)
Section 9. If it is found that the seizure was groundless and without probable cause, reasonable damages shall be assessed for the claimant, and the court shall render judgment for such damages with costs.
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