Massachusetts § 60 - Form of memorandum; presentation of doubtful questions to court

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§ 60. Form of memorandum; presentation of doubtful questions to court

Section 60. If the assistant recorder is in doubt upon any question, or if any party in interest does not agree as to the proper memorandum to be made in pursuance of any deed, mortgage or other voluntary instrument presented for registration, the question shall be referred to the court for decision, either on the certificate of the assistant recorder stating the question in doubt, or upon the suggestion in writing of any party in interest; and the court, after notice to all parties and a hearing, shall enter an order prescribing the form of memorandum to the assistant recorder, who shall make registration in accordance therewith.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 60 cover?

Section 60 ("Form of memorandum; presentation of doubtful questions to court") 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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