Massachusetts § 22 - Collection of assessments
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 22 — Collection of assessments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22. Collection of assessments
Section 22. If a subscriber fails to pay his assessment for thirty days, as provided in the preceding section, the directors may elect to proceed by an action at law against said delinquent subscriber to recover all amounts due and payable by him with interest. If a judgment rendered in an action against a subscriber remains unsatisfied for thirty days, all amounts previously paid by him shall be forfeited to the company, and the directors may offer such shares for sale as above provided.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 22 cover?
Section 22 ("Collection of assessments") 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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