Massachusetts § 59G - Dismissal for failure to file a timely request for trial; vacation of judgment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 59G — Dismissal for failure to file a timely request for trial; vacation of judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59G. Dismissal for failure to file a timely request for trial; vacation of judgment
Section 59G. After notice of judgement a judgement of dismissal for failure to file a timely request for trial entered in an action in the district court shall be vacated upon the filing of a motion therefor within thirty days from entry of said judgement together with a request for trial. Such vacation of judgement shall take effect upon the filing of such motion and request for trial, and upon such vacation the original date of commencement of such action shall control for the purpose of determining compliance with time limitations for actions set forth in chapter two hundred and sixty. The term ''district court'' as used in this section shall include the Boston municipal court department and any division of the district court department.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 59G
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 59G cover?
Section 59G ("Dismissal for failure to file a timely request for trial; vacation of judgment") 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 § 59G?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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