Massachusetts § 11 - Delivery of property to claimant; conditions precedent
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Delivery of property to claimant; conditions precedent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Delivery of property to claimant; conditions precedent
Section 11. Property which is alleged to have been forfeited may after its seizure be delivered to the owner or a person entitled to claim the same, upon his giving to the person who made the seizure a bond in double the value of the property, with sufficient surety, conditioned to restore the property, or pay the appraised value thereof if it is decreed forfeited, and to abide by and perform the final order, decree or judgment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Delivery of property to claimant; conditions precedent") 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 § 11?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 11" (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 § 11 apply to my situation?
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