Massachusetts § 6A - Courts and their jurisdictions; attachment by injunction
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6A — Courts and their jurisdictions; attachment by injunction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6A. Courts and their jurisdictions; attachment by injunction
Section 6A. In any proceeding before a probate court, an attachment may be made by injunction to reach shares of stock or other property which cannot be reached to be attached in a civil action in which money damages are sought, and the property so attached shall thereafter be subject to such order as justice and equity may require; and in relation to such probate proceedings said court shall have all the powers which the supreme judicial and superior courts have in relation to actions to reach and apply.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6A cover?
Section 6A ("Courts and their jurisdictions; attachment by injunction") 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 § 6A?
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