Massachusetts § 203 - Reopening of proceedings determining compensation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 203 — Reopening of proceedings determining compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 203. Reopening of proceedings determining compensation
Section 203. Upon application to said court by either party to such proceedings at any time after the expiration of two years from the confirmation of such award, the matter may be reopened, and the same or other commissioners shall rehear the parties, and the award of said commissioners or of a majority of them, when made to and confirmed by said court, shall be binding on the parties for two years after such confirmation, when like proceedings may again be had on petition of either party.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 203
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 203 cover?
Section 203 ("Reopening of proceedings determining compensation") 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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