Massachusetts § 98 - Notice of intention by materialman; filing; fee
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§ 98. Notice of intention by materialman; filing; fee
Section 98. A person shall not have such right of action for materials furnished, unless, before beginning to furnish them, he files in the office of the clerk of the city or town where any of the materials are to be furnished a written notice of his intention to claim such right, in the manner provided for filing the statement named in the following section, and pays to said clerk the fee provided by clause (59) of section thirty-four of chapter two hundred and sixty-two.
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 98 cover?
Section 98 ("Notice of intention by materialman; filing; fee") 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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