Massachusetts § 48 - Levy on land subject to lien not allowed for
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 48 — Levy on land subject to lien not allowed for, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48. Levy on land subject to lien not allowed for
Section 48. If, after an execution has been levied by setting off land, there proves to be a mortgage or other lien on the land or an estate of homestead therein, not known or allowed for, or not fully allowed for, by the appraisers, the creditor shall nevertheless be entitled to hold the land by force of the execution, except the estate of homestead, as against the debtor, and may recover, in a new action against the debtor, the amount of the homestead estate or the amount which he may lawfully pay on account of such mortgage or other lien, or so much thereof as has not been deducted and allowed for in the estimate of the appraisers.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 48
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 48 cover?
Section 48 ("Levy on land subject to lien not allowed for") 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 § 48?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 48" (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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