Massachusetts § 10 - Judgment for penal sum; amount of execution
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10 — Judgment for penal sum; amount of execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10. Judgment for penal sum; amount of execution
Section 10. The court shall award an execution for so much of the penal sum as is then due and payable in equity and good conscience for the breach of the condition or other non-performance of the contract. The amount shall be determined by the court, unless a jury trial was claimed under section sixty of chapter two hundred and thirty-one or is ordered by the court.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?
Section 10 ("Judgment for penal sum; amount of execution") 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 § 10?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 10" (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 § 10 apply to my situation?
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