Massachusetts § 24 - Disability of husband or wife provisions; venue
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24 — Disability of husband or wife provisions; venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24. Disability of husband or wife provisions; venue
Section 24. Proceedings under sections eighteen and twenty-one, if the spouse of such a person who is incapacitated by reason of mental illness is an inhabitant of the commonwealth, shall be in the county where said spouse resides, otherwise in a county where any of said spouse's real estate is situated, and a certified copy of all final orders or decrees in such proceedings shall be recorded in the registry of deeds in every county or district where such real estate lies.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24 cover?
Section 24 ("Disability of husband or wife provisions; venue") 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 § 24?
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