Massachusetts § 44 - Endorsement when plaintiff removes from commonwealth

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 44 — Endorsement when plaintiff removes from commonwealth, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44. Endorsement when plaintiff removes from commonwealth

Section 44. If, after the commencement of a proceeding mentioned in section forty-two, the plaintiff removes from the commonwealth, the court, upon motion of any other party, shall, and of its own motion may, require the plaintiff to procure a responsible endorser.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 44 cover?

Section 44 ("Endorsement when plaintiff removes from commonwealth") 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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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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