Massachusetts § 81 - Validity of mortgage; determination
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 81 — Validity of mortgage; determination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81. Validity of mortgage; determination
Section 81. If the attaching creditor denies the validity of the mortgage, pledge, lien or contract of conditional sale, and moves that its validity be tried by jury, the court shall order such trial upon an issue which shall be framed under its direction. If, upon such examination or verdict, the mortgage, pledge, lien or contract of conditional sale is adjudged valid, the mortgagee, pledgee, lienor or conditional vendor, or his assigns, shall recover his costs.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 81
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 81 cover?
Section 81 ("Validity of mortgage; determination") 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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