Massachusetts § 63 - Use of deposition against any person
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 63 — Use of deposition against any person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63. Use of deposition against any person
Section 63. A deposition taken and recorded under the provisions of the four preceding sections, or a certified copy thereof from the registry of deeds, may be used by the person at whose request it was taken, or by any person who claims under him, against any person whatever, in any action or process wherein is brought in question the title, claim or interest set forth in the statement upon which the commission was founded, in the same manner, and subject to the same conditions and objections, as if it had been originally taken for said action or process.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 63
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 63 cover?
Section 63 ("Use of deposition against any person") 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 § 63?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 63" (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 § 63 apply to my situation?
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