Massachusetts § 48 - Appearance of trustee; proceedings; judgments

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 48 — Appearance of trustee; proceedings; judgments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 48. Appearance of trustee; proceedings; judgments

Section 48. In a proceeding brought under section forty-five, if the trustee appears and answers, he may be examined; but if he has been examined in the original action, he shall be examined again only by order of the court. A trustee may prove any matter necessary or proper for his defense; and any judgment rendered against him shall express the amount for which he is chargeable.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 48 cover?

Section 48 ("Appearance of trustee; proceedings; judgments") 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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