Massachusetts § 60 - Lost or destroyed interest-bearing bonds; owner's indemnity bonds
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 60 — Lost or destroyed interest-bearing bonds; owner's indemnity bonds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60. Lost or destroyed interest-bearing bonds; owner's indemnity bonds
Section 60. The owner of such bond shall surrender so much thereof as may remain, if any, and shall give to the state treasurer a bond in double the amount of said lost or destroyed bond and of the interest which would accrue until the principal is due and payable, with a sufficient surety, a resident of the commonwealth, approved by the governor and council, conditioned to indemnify and save harmless the commonwealth from any claim on account of said lost or destroyed bond.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 60
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 60 cover?
Section 60 ("Lost or destroyed interest-bearing bonds; owner's indemnity bonds") 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 § 60?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 60" (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 § 60 apply to my situation?
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