Massachusetts § 82 - Designation of place of trial
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 82 — Designation of place of trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82. Designation of place of trial
Section 82. In counties containing two or more shire towns, the supreme judicial or the superior court at the sitting held on or next after the filing of the defendant's answer may designate the shire town where the action shall be tried, and it shall not then be put on the trial list for sittings held in any other town of that county except by agreement of the parties.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 82
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 82 cover?
Section 82 ("Designation of place of trial") 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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