Massachusetts § 47 - Right of judgment creditor to officer and shareholder list

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 47 — Right of judgment creditor to officer and shareholder list, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47. Right of judgment creditor to officer and shareholder list

Section 47. The clerk or other officer who has charge of the records of a corporation against which judgment has been so recovered and execution so issued and returned unsatisfied, upon reasonable request of the judgment creditor or of his attorney, shall furnish to him a certified list of the names of all persons who were officers and stockholders in such corporation at the time of the commencement of the suit in which judgment was recovered.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 47

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 47 cover?

Section 47 ("Right of judgment creditor to officer and shareholder list") 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 § 47?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 47" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 47 apply to my situation?

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