Massachusetts § 106 - Dissolution of prior attachment: application
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 106 — Dissolution of prior attachment: application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 106. Dissolution of prior attachment: application
Section 106. If real or personal property has been attached in an action, any person, other than the parties, who claims title or interest therein by a subsequent attachment, purchase, mortgage or other title, may dispute the validity and effect of such prior attachment on the ground that the amount demanded in the first action was not justly due or was not payable when it was commenced, by filing a petition in the court in which the first action is pending, at any time before final judgment therein, stating the facts and circumstances on which his petition is founded, and the grounds of his own claim, and praying that the prior attachment may be dissolved.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 106
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 106 cover?
Section 106 ("Dissolution of prior attachment: application") 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 § 106?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 106" (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 § 106 apply to my situation?
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