Massachusetts § 108 - Dissolution of prior attachment; finding of court
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§ 108. Dissolution of prior attachment; finding of court
Section 108. If the court finds that a part of the amount demanded in the prior action is not justly due, or was not payable when the action was commenced, it shall order the attachment dissolved in whole or in part as justice requires; but such order shall have no other effect on the prior action. If the hearing is in the supreme judicial or superior court, the court shall, upon motion, order a jury trial of any question of fact.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 108 cover?
Section 108 ("Dissolution of prior attachment; finding of court") 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.
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