Massachusetts § 57 - Proceedings if trustee is charged for specific property
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 57 — Proceedings if trustee is charged for specific property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57. Proceedings if trustee is charged for specific property
Section 57. If a person is charged as trustee by reason of personal property other than money, which he holds or is bound to deliver to the defendant, he shall deliver it, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to the officer holding the execution, who shall sell the property and apply and account for the proceeds in the same manner as if the property had been taken on execution.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 57
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 57 cover?
Section 57 ("Proceedings if trustee is charged for specific property") 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 § 57?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 57" (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 § 57 apply to my situation?
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