Massachusetts § 61 - Claims for materials or labor against commonwealth; oath of claimants
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 61 — Claims for materials or labor against commonwealth; oath of claimants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61. Claims for materials or labor against commonwealth; oath of claimants
Section 61. The comptroller or any other person authorized to approve claims for materials, supplies or other articles furnished to, or for service or labor performed for, the commonwealth, may, before approving any such claim, require the claimant to certify on oath that all the articles have been furnished, for which the claim has been made, or that the service or labor has been performed, and that no commission, discount, bonus, present or reward of any kind has been received or promised or is expected on account of the same.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 61
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 61 cover?
Section 61 ("Claims for materials or labor against commonwealth; oath of claimants") 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 § 61?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 61" (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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