Massachusetts § 4 - Rights accrued or liability incurred and actions commenced; effect of repeal of law by General Laws; probate appeals
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 4 — Rights accrued or liability incurred and actions commenced; effect of repeal of law by General Laws; probate appeals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4. Rights accrued or liability incurred and actions commenced; effect of repeal of law by General Laws; probate appeals
Section 4. The repeal of a law by this act shall not affect any act done, ratified or confirmed, any liability incurred, or any right accrued or established, or any action, suit or proceeding commenced or had in a civil case, before the repeal takes effect, but the proceedings in such case shall, when necessary, conform to the provisions of the General Laws; provided, that appeals from orders, decrees or denials of probate courts made before this act takes effect shall be governed by the law then in effect, notwithstanding its subsequent repeal by this act.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 4
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 4 cover?
Section 4 ("Rights accrued or liability incurred and actions commenced; effect of repeal of law by General Laws; probate appeals") 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 § 4?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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