Massachusetts § 85 - New certificate to person claiming under execution
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 85 — New certificate to person claiming under execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85. New certificate to person claiming under execution
Section 85. When the time has expired for redemption after registered land has been set off or sold on execution, or taken or sold for the enforcement of a lien of any description, the person claiming under an execution or a deed or other instrument made in the course of proceedings to levy such execution or enforce any lien may petition for the entry of a new certificate to him, which may be granted. Every such new certificate shall contain a memorandum of the nature of the proceeding on which it is based. Before the entry of a new certificate, the registered owner may pursue all legal and equitable remedies to impeach or annul proceedings under executions or to enforce liens of any description.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 85
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 85 cover?
Section 85 ("New certificate to person claiming under execution") 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 § 85?
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