Massachusetts § 32 - Relinquishment of estate; recording election
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 32 — Relinquishment of estate; recording election, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32. Relinquishment of estate; recording election
Section 32. After said determination of value the plaintiff may, at the sitting at which judgment is entered for him, enter upon the record his election to relinquish his estate in the land to the defendant at said value; and upon his motion for further time in which to make such election the land court may postpone the entry of judgment without further costs for him.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 32
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 32 cover?
Section 32 ("Relinquishment of estate; recording election") 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 § 32?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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