Massachusetts § 124 - Release of sureties of insolvent debtor
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 124 — Release of sureties of insolvent debtor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 124. Release of sureties of insolvent debtor
Section 124. If, within four months after an attachment of property has been made on mesne process in a civil action founded on a claim which would, if proved, be barred by a discharge in insolvency of the defendant and after such attachment has been dissolved as provided in the four preceding sections, proceedings in insolvency are instituted by or against the defendant, the action shall, upon the suggestion of any party interested, be continued to await the result of such proceedings in insolvency; and if the debtor receives his discharge in insolvency, the sureties on the bond given by him to dissolve the attachment shall be released from all liability thereon.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 124
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 124 cover?
Section 124 ("Release of sureties of insolvent debtor") 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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