Massachusetts § 65A - Admissibility of deceased party's answers to interrogatories
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 65A — Admissibility of deceased party's answers to interrogatories, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65A. Admissibility of deceased party's answers to interrogatories
Section 65A. If a party to an action who has filed answers to interrogatories under any applicable statute or any rule of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure dies, so much of such answers as the court finds have been made upon the personal knowledge of the deceased shall not be inadmissible as hearsay or self-serving if offered in evidence in said action by a representative of the deceased party.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 65A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 65A cover?
Section 65A ("Admissibility of deceased party's answers to interrogatories") 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 § 65A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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