Massachusetts § 6 - Death of conusor
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6 — Death of conusor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6. Death of conusor
Section 6. If the conusor dies before the debt is fully paid, no execution therefor shall issue as of course, but his estate shall be liable for the debt in like manner as if judgment therefor had been rendered against him in his lifetime; and the conusee or his executor or administrator may recover the same from the executor, administrator, heirs or devisees of the conusor. Such debt may be recovered by civil action in the superior court or in a district court.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6 cover?
Section 6 ("Death of conusor") 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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