Massachusetts § 176 - Appeal; de novo hearing; equitable relief

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 176 — Appeal; de novo hearing; equitable relief, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 176. Appeal; de novo hearing; equitable relief

Section 176. Any individual or agency aggrieved by any order or decision of the board may appeal such order or decision to the superior court in the county in which he is a resident or in which the board issued the order or decision from which the individual or agency appeals. The court shall in each such case conduct a de novo hearing, and may order such relief as it finds equitable.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 176 cover?

Section 176 ("Appeal; de novo hearing; equitable relief") 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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