Massachusetts § 87 - Certificate of manner of disposal
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 87 — Certificate of manner of disposal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87. Certificate of manner of disposal
Section 87. At any time after final judgment or decree in favor of the defendant, or other disposition in the manner specified in section sixteen of chapter one hundred and eighty-four, of any case where a memorandum has been registered as provided in the preceding section, a certificate of the clerk, stating the manner of disposal thereof, as provided in said section sixteen, shall be entitled to registration.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 87
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 87 cover?
Section 87 ("Certificate of manner of disposal") 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 § 87?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 87" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 87 apply to my situation?
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