Massachusetts § 90 - Registration of certificates of judgment in writs of dower and waste
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 90 — Registration of certificates of judgment in writs of dower and waste, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90. Registration of certificates of judgment in writs of dower and waste
Section 90. If, in a writ of dower, judgment is entered confirming the report of the commissioners under section seven of chapter two hundred and thirty-eight, or if, in a writ of waste, judgment is entered that the plaintiff recover the place wasted, a certificate of the entry of such judgment may be registered as an encumbrance.
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 90 cover?
Section 90 ("Registration of certificates of judgment in writs of dower and waste") 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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