Massachusetts § 71 - Jury trials; waiver; framing issues
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 71 — Jury trials; waiver; framing issues, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71. Jury trials; waiver; framing issues
Section 71. Any party may claim a jury trial on or before the return day, or within such further time as may on motion be allowed by the court, but unless so claimed the right to jury trial shall be deemed to be waived. Upon such a claim issues shall be framed therefor in accordance with the practice in the land court.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 71
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 71 cover?
Section 71 ("Jury trials; waiver; framing issues") 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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