Massachusetts § 27 - Persons holding unusual interests; right to petition
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 27 — Persons holding unusual interests; right to petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27. Persons holding unusual interests; right to petition
Section 27. If there are several parties, who have several estates in the same property at the same time, other than the estates and interests for which provision is made in section twenty-four, and the property is taken in whole or in part or receives injury for which damages are recoverable under this chapter, and one of such parties petitions the superior court to ascertain his damages, the other parties may become parties to the proceedings under such petition, and the damages of all of them may be determined together, in the manner provided in the three following sections.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 27
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 27 cover?
Section 27 ("Persons holding unusual interests; right to petition") 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 § 27?
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How does Massachusetts § 27 apply to my situation?
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