Massachusetts § 92 - Perishable property; sale after appraisal
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 92 — Perishable property; sale after appraisal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 92. Perishable property; sale after appraisal
Section 92. The appraisers shall examine the attached property and, if in their opinion it, or a part thereof, is liable to perish or waste or to greatly decrease in value by keeping or cannot be kept without great and disproportionate expense, they shall appraise the value thereof and the property shall thereupon be sold by the officer and the proceeds held and disposed of as provided in section eighty-seven, unless the goods are taken by the debtor as provided in the following section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 92
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 92 cover?
Section 92 ("Perishable property; sale after appraisal") 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 § 92?
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