Massachusetts § 46 - Default of trustee; judgment in absence of answer or examination in original action
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 46 — Default of trustee; judgment in absence of answer or examination in original action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46. Default of trustee; judgment in absence of answer or examination in original action
Section 46. If a trustee duly served with a summons and complaint issued under the previous section fails to appear and answer, he shall be defaulted; and if he did not answer, and was not examined in the original action, judgment shall be rendered against him upon such default for the whole amount remaining unsatisfied on the judgment against the defendant.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 46 cover?
Section 46 ("Default of trustee; judgment in absence of answer or examination in original action") 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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