Massachusetts § 3 - Judgment of abatement in second action
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3 — Judgment of abatement in second action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3. Judgment of abatement in second action
Section 3. If the plaintiff recovers judgment in a second action for the continuance or repetition of the same nuisance, he shall be entitled as of right to a judgment for abatement and removal and to a warrant as provided in section one, if judgment in the former action was in his favor and whether it included an order for abatement or removal or not.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 3
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3 cover?
Section 3 ("Judgment of abatement in second action") 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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