Massachusetts § 31 - Settlement by receivers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 31 — Settlement by receivers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31. Settlement by receivers
Section 31. The following claims shall, in the settlement of estates by receivers, be entitled to priority in the order named:
First, Debts due the United States or debts due, or taxes assessed by, the commonwealth or a county, city or town therein.
Second, Wages to an amount of not more than one hundred dollars due an operative, clerk or servant for labor, either performed within one year last preceding the appointment of the receiver or for the payment for which a suit, which was commenced within one year after the performance of the labor, is pending or was terminated within one year after said appointment.
Third, Debts to an amount of not more than fifty dollars due physicians for medical attendance on the debtor or his family, rendered within six months prior to said appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 31
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 31 cover?
Section 31 ("Settlement by receivers") 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 § 31?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 31 apply to my situation?
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