Massachusetts § 26 - Petitioner for review adjudged bankrupt, etc.; special judgments
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 26 — Petitioner for review adjudged bankrupt, etc.; special judgments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26. Petitioner for review adjudged bankrupt, etc.; special judgments
Section 26. The court may enter a special judgment, with like effect, if a defendant who petitions for a review is adjudged a bankrupt, or a warrant in insolvency is issued against his estate, or he is discharged upon proceedings in composition if no assignment has been made, before or after having given the security required upon such petition, and if the attachment in the original action was not made within the time named in the preceding section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 26
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 26 cover?
Section 26 ("Petitioner for review adjudged bankrupt, etc.; special judgments") 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?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 26" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 26 apply to my situation?
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