Massachusetts § 22 - Orders of notice; power of clerk to issue
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 22 — Orders of notice; power of clerk to issue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22. Orders of notice; power of clerk to issue
Section 22. A clerk of the courts may issue any order of notice upon any complaint or other proceeding in a civil action which might be issued by court; but the court or a justice thereof may cause additional notice to be given.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 22
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 22 cover?
Section 22 ("Orders of notice; power of clerk to issue") 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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