Massachusetts § 77 - Proceeds of sale; payment of creditors
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 77 — Proceeds of sale; payment of creditors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77. Proceeds of sale; payment of creditors
Section 77. If property which has been attached and redeemed by the attaching creditor, as aforesaid, is sold on mesne process or on execution, the proceeds thereof, after deducting the charges of the sale, shall be first applied to repay to the attaching creditor the amount so paid by him, with interest.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 77
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 77 cover?
Section 77 ("Proceeds of sale; payment of creditors") 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 § 77?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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