Massachusetts § 81 - Applicability of laws relating to attachment on mesne process
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 81 — Applicability of laws relating to attachment on mesne process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81. Applicability of laws relating to attachment on mesne process
Section 81. All laws relative to attachments of real estate and leasehold estates on mesne process shall apply to registered land, except that the duties required to be performed by the register of deeds shall be performed by the assistant recorder for the registry district where the land lies, who, in lieu of recording, shall register the facts required to be recorded, and for that purpose shall keep books similar to those required to be kept for attachments by registers of deeds, and the fees for registering attachments shall be the same as for recording them.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 81
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 81 cover?
Section 81 ("Applicability of laws relating to attachment on mesne process") 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 § 81?
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