Massachusetts § 11 - Appeals; report of facts

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Appeals; report of facts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11. Appeals; report of facts

Section 11. In cases not governed by the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure or comparable rules for domestic relations matters, the judge by whom an order, judgment, decree or denial was made shall report the material facts found by him, on request of any party entitled to appeal therefrom made within ten days after such party has notice of such order, judgment, decree or denial; otherwise such report shall be in the discretion of the judge.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?

Section 11 ("Appeals; report of facts") 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 § 11?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 11" (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 § 11 apply to my situation?

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