Massachusetts § 9 - Mortgaged realty; manner of accounting; right of entry
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9 — Mortgaged realty; manner of accounting; right of entry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9. Mortgaged realty; manner of accounting; right of entry
Section 9. If a mortgagee of real estate or an assignee of such mortgagee dies without having foreclosed the mortgage, the mortgaged property and the debt secured thereby shall be personal assets in the hands of his executor or administrator, and shall be administered and accounted for as such; and the executor or administrator shall have the same rights of entry and of action under said mortgage as the mortgagee or his assignee.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9 cover?
Section 9 ("Mortgaged realty; manner of accounting; right of entry") 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 § 9?
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