Massachusetts § 187A - Actions on policies; limitation
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§ 187A. Actions on policies; limitation
Section 187A. If a suit or action on a policy of insurance, duly commenced within the time limited by any valid clause of such policy for commencing suits or actions against the company, shall be enjoined or abated, suit or action may be commenced at any time within one year after the dissolution of such injunction or the abatement of such suit or action, to the same extent as if there were no limitation of time provided in the policy for the bringing of such suit or action.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 187A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 187A cover?
Section 187A ("Actions on policies; limitation") 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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