Massachusetts § 10A - Preference defined
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10A — Preference defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10A. Preference defined
Section 10A. A person shall be deemed to have given a preference if, being insolvent, he has, within four months before his decease, procured or suffered a judgment to be entered against himself in favor of any person, or made a transfer of any of his property, and the effect of the enforcement of such judgment or transfer will be to enable any one of his creditors to obtain a greater percentage of his debt than any other of such creditors of the same class. Where the preference consists in a transfer, such period of four months shall not expire until four months after the date of the recording or registering of the transfer, if by law such recording or registering is required.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10A cover?
Section 10A ("Preference defined") 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 § 10A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 10A" (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 § 10A apply to my situation?
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