Massachusetts § 42 - Demand on absent trustee; service
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 42 — Demand on absent trustee; service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42. Demand on absent trustee; service
Section 42. If the trustee cannot be found in the commonwealth by the officer to whom the execution is committed for service, a copy of the execution left at his dwelling house or at his last and usual place of abode, with a notice to him, endorsed thereon and signed by the officer, that he is required to pay and deliver, toward satisfying the execution, the goods, effects and credits for which he is liable shall be a sufficient demand for the purposes of the two preceding sections.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 42
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 42 cover?
Section 42 ("Demand on absent trustee; service") 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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