Massachusetts § 53 - Application to perpetuate testimony of nonresidents
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 53 — Application to perpetuate testimony of nonresidents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53. Application to perpetuate testimony of nonresidents
Section 53. The person who desires to take such deposition shall file in either of said courts the application provided for in section forty-six; and if the subject of the proposed deposition relates to land within the commonwealth, a copy of the application with the statement therein shall be filed in the registry of deeds for the county or district where the land or any part thereof lies; otherwise, in the registry of deeds for the county or district where the parties or some of them reside.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 53
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 53 cover?
Section 53 ("Application to perpetuate testimony of nonresidents") 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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