Massachusetts § 43 - Actions on bonds; pro rating claims; other remedies
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 43 — Actions on bonds; pro rating claims; other remedies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43. Actions on bonds; pro rating claims; other remedies
Section 43. No action for injury to an employee of a person required to give a bond under section forty or forty-two shall be brought on such bond if such injury arises out of and in the course of the employment. If claims under any bond filed under either of said sections are established to an amount greater than the penal sum of the bond, such claims shall be paid pro rata to the amount of the penal sum and executions shall issue accordingly. Nothing in the three preceding sections shall deprive a person suffering loss, damage or injury of any other right or remedy provided by law.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 43
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 43 cover?
Section 43 ("Actions on bonds; pro rating claims; other remedies") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 43?
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