Massachusetts § 24A - Recordation; petitions, decrees or orders in bankruptcy
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24A — Recordation; petitions, decrees or orders in bankruptcy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24A. Recordation; petitions, decrees or orders in bankruptcy
Section 24A. At any time after a petition in bankruptcy is filed, or a decree of adjudication or an order approving the trustee's bond is made, pursuant to the federal Bankruptcy Act of 1898, as amended by the federal Bankruptcy Act of 1938, the bankrupt, trustee, receiver, custodian, referee or any creditor may record a certified copy of such petition, with the schedules omitted, or of such decree or order in the registry of deeds for any county or district wherein the bankrupt owns or has an interest in any land.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24A cover?
Section 24A ("Recordation; petitions, decrees or orders in bankruptcy") 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 § 24A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 24A" (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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