Massachusetts § 26 - Endorsement of writ
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 26 — Endorsement of writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26. Endorsement of writ
Section 26. In every action on a bond under sections twenty, twenty-one and twenty-two, the writ shall be endorsed by the persons for whose benefit or at whose request the action is brought or by their attorney, and the endorsers shall be liable for the costs of suit, and execution therefor shall be issued against them and not against the judge. If the action is brought for the benefit of creditors or next of kin, there shall be a further endorsement on the writ specifying that it is brought for the benefit of such creditors or next of kin.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 26
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 26 cover?
Section 26 ("Endorsement of writ") 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 § 26?
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