Massachusetts § 101 - Record on appeal to superior court; transmission
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 101 — Record on appeal to superior court; transmission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 101. Record on appeal to superior court; transmission
Section 101. When an appeal is taken from a judgment of a district court, the clerk shall transmit to the clerk of the superior court the complaint, all papers filed in the case, all bonds, and a brief certificate of the proceedings, which shall be there entered by the appellant.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 101
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 101 cover?
Section 101 ("Record on appeal to superior court; transmission") 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 § 101?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 101" (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 § 101 apply to my situation?
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