Massachusetts § 49 - Levy on right of redeeming land taken on execution
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 49 — Levy on right of redeeming land taken on execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49. Levy on right of redeeming land taken on execution
Section 49. The right of redeeming land taken on execution may be taken and sold on another execution, in like manner as the right of redeeming mortgaged land may be taken and sold; and the debtor and those claiming under him may redeem the right sold under such second execution in like manner as if the right so sold had been a right of redeeming mortgaged land. All proceedings in levying such second execution, the redemption of the right sold under it and all the rights and obligations of the several parties relative to such levy and redemption shall be substantially the same as if the right taken and sold on such second execution had been a right of redeeming mortgaged land.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 49
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 49 cover?
Section 49 ("Levy on right of redeeming land taken on execution") 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 § 49?
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