Massachusetts § 49 - Attached personalty; keeping on owner's premises
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 49 — Attached personalty; keeping on owner's premises, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49. Attached personalty; keeping on owner's premises
Section 49. Personal property which has been attached may, subject to the preceding section, be kept on the premises where it is found, unless the owner or occupant of the premises in writing requests the officer to remove his keeper therefrom; and if the defendant in writing requests the officer to allow property which has been attached on the premises of the defendant to remain there until he may give bond to dissolve the attachment, the property shall not be removed until he has had reasonable opportunity to give such bond.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 49
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 49 cover?
Section 49 ("Attached personalty; keeping on owner's premises") 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 § 49?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 49" (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 § 49 apply to my situation?
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