Massachusetts § 37 - Defendant in pending action adjudged trustee; proceedings
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 37 — Defendant in pending action adjudged trustee; proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37. Defendant in pending action adjudged trustee; proceedings
Section 37. If, before final judgment in such pending action, the defendant therein is adjudged a trustee in the trustee process, and pays thereon the money demanded in the pending action, or any part thereof, such fact shall be stated on the record of the action, and judgment therein shall be rendered for the costs due to the plaintiff and for the part of the debt or damages remaining due and unpaid.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 37
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 37 cover?
Section 37 ("Defendant in pending action adjudged trustee; proceedings") 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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