Massachusetts § 11 - Death or removal of executor or administrator; effect on pending action
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Death or removal of executor or administrator; effect on pending action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Death or removal of executor or administrator; effect on pending action
Section 11. If an executor or administrator dies or is removed from office during the pendency of an action to which he is a party, it may be prosecuted by or against the administrator de bonis non in like manner as if commenced by or against him; and the provisions of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure or the District-Municipal Courts Rules of Civil Procedure and of chapter two hundred and twenty-eight relative to the appearance, substitution or citation of an administrator and relative to dismissal, nonsuit or default shall apply to such administrator de bonis non.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Death or removal of executor or administrator; effect on pending action") 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?
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