Massachusetts § 22 - Jury assessments; postponements
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 22 — Jury assessments; postponements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22. Jury assessments; postponements
Section 22. If trial by jury shall be demanded and if issues therefor are to be framed to obtain an assessment of the amounts due to the plaintiff for rents and profits or other damages, or a determination of the amount to be allowed to the defendant for improvements, or of the value of the plaintiff's estate, the land court, on its own motion, or on that of either party, made at any time before the papers required by section fifteen of chapter one hundred and eighty-five have been entered in the superior court, may postpone such issues until after its trial of the title and its findings or decision thereon. In such case said court shall order that the procedure provided by section fifteen of chapter one hundred and eighty-five be suspended pending its further order under section twenty-three.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 22
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 22 cover?
Section 22 ("Jury assessments; postponements") 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 § 22?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 22" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 22 apply to my situation?
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