Massachusetts § 14 - Admissions by trustees; interrogatories
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 14 — Admissions by trustees; interrogatories, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14. Admissions by trustees; interrogatories
Section 14. A person summoned as trustee who admits that he has in his hands any goods, effects or credits of the defendant, or who wishes to submit the question to the court whether he is chargeable upon the facts, may make a written statement, on oath, of such facts as are material. The plaintiff may then examine him, on oath, upon written interrogatories, and the statement, interrogatories and answers shall be filed in the clerk's office.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 14
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 14 cover?
Section 14 ("Admissions by trustees; interrogatories") 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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