Massachusetts § 51 - Appointment of receiver
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 51 — Appointment of receiver, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51. Appointment of receiver
Section 51. Under the circumstances set forth in section fifty-two of chapter one hundred and fifty-five, or if a judgment has been recovered against a corporation, and it has neglected for thirty days after demand made on execution to pay the amount due with the officer's fees, or to exhibit to the officer real or personal property belonging to it and subject to be taken on execution sufficient to satisfy the same, and the execution has been returned unsatisfied, one or more receivers may be appointed with the powers and duties provided in, and subject to, said section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 51
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 51 cover?
Section 51 ("Appointment of receiver") 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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