Massachusetts § 15 - Discharge of sureties; new bond
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15 — Discharge of sureties; new bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15. Discharge of sureties; new bond
Section 15. A surety on a probate bond may, upon the petition of the surety or of the principal to the supreme judicial court or the probate court, be discharged from all further responsibility, if the court, after notice to all persons interested, finds such discharge reasonable and proper; and the principal shall thereupon give a new bond with such surety or sureties as the court orders.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 15
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15 cover?
Section 15 ("Discharge of sureties; new bond") 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 § 15?
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How does Massachusetts § 15 apply to my situation?
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