Massachusetts § 41 - Liability of trustee after thirty days
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 41 — Liability of trustee after thirty days, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41. Liability of trustee after thirty days
Section 41. If no such second attachment of the goods, effects and credits has been made, and no action has been brought therefor by the defendant, and if they have not been paid or delivered to the defendant before they are demanded of the trustee by the officer, the trustee shall be liable to pay and deliver the same, when so demanded, although said thirty days have expired.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 41
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 41 cover?
Section 41 ("Liability of trustee after thirty days") 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 § 41?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 41" (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 § 41 apply to my situation?
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