Massachusetts § 11 - Ex parte hearing; allowance or denial of motion to insert name of third person
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Ex parte hearing; allowance or denial of motion to insert name of third person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Ex parte hearing; allowance or denial of motion to insert name of third person
Section 11. The evidence produced at such ex parte hearing shall not be reported or made a part of the record in the case and the motion for said amendment shall not be read in open court during the proceedings, but the register of probate shall make an entry in the docket of ''Motion to insert name of third person allowed'' or ''Motion to insert name of third person denied'', as the case may be. If the amendment is allowed upon affidavits, they shall be retained in the court and placed in the custody of the register, and shall be open for the purposes of inspection, and taking copies thereof, to counsel of record, the parties or the third person named in the amendment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Ex parte hearing; allowance or denial of motion to insert name of third person") 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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