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2018 Massachusetts General Laws
PART III COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
TITLE IV CERTAIN WRITS AND PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES
Chapter 246 TRUSTEE PROCESS
Section 73 Trustees neglecting to appear; liability for costs
Universal Citation: MA Gen L ch 246 § 73 (2018)
Section 73. A person so summoned, who dwells or has a usual place of business in the county where the action is brought and who neglects, without sufficient reason, to appear and answer within the time provided, shall be liable, if the plaintiff recovers judgment and does not otherwise receive his costs, for all costs for the plaintiff's travel and term fees until he appears.
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