Massachusetts § 6 - Foreign corporations; service
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6 — Foreign corporations; service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6. Foreign corporations; service
Section 6. When a foreign corporation having a usual place of business in the commonwealth is summoned as a trustee in an action against one of its employees, service of the summons may be made as provided in section thirty-eight or thirty-nine of chapter two hundred and twenty-three, or upon any paymaster or other officer or agent of the corporation whose duty it is to pay such employee, and such service shall be as binding upon the corporation as if it had been made upon the commissioner of revenue or the commissioner of insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6 cover?
Section 6 ("Foreign corporations; 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 6?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 6 apply to my situation?
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