Massachusetts § 15 - Notice of sale by auction

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15 — Notice of sale by auction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15. Notice of sale by auction

Section 15. An executor, administrator, guardian or conservator shall give notice of the time and place of a sale by auction by causing notices thereof to be posted, thirty days at least before the sale, in a public place in the town where the land lies, and in two adjoining towns, if there are so many in the county, or, if the court granting the license so orders, by publishing the notice once in each of three successive weeks in a newspaper.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15 cover?

Section 15 ("Notice of sale by auction") 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 § 15?

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