Massachusetts § 62 - Property received by officer; disposal; proceeds
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 62 — Property received by officer; disposal; proceeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62. Property received by officer; disposal; proceeds
Section 62. Property received by an officer under either of the two preceding sections shall be sold and disposed of as if it had been taken on execution, except that from the proceeds of the sale the officer shall repay to the attaching creditor the amount paid by him to the trustee for the redemption of the property, with interest thereon, or shall indemnify the creditor for any other act or thing by him done or performed pursuant to the order of the court for the redemption of the property.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 62
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 62 cover?
Section 62 ("Property received by officer; disposal; proceeds") 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 § 62?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 62" (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 § 62 apply to my situation?
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