Massachusetts § 60 - Negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 60 — Negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60. Negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods
Section 60. Whoever deposits goods to which he has no title, or upon which there is a lien or mortgage, and takes for such goods a negotiable receipt which he afterwards negotiates for value with intent to deceive, and without disclosing his want of title or the existence of the lien or mortgage, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 60
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 60 cover?
Section 60 ("Negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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