Massachusetts General Laws ch. 244 sec. 8 – Form of action; parties
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Section 8. The entry may be made or the action brought by an assignee of the mortgagee. The action for possession may be brought, and shall be conducted as if brought by the original mortgagee. The mortgagor may be joined therein as a defendant irrespective of his estate in the land; but if he has no estate in the land and makes no defence to the action, he shall not be liable for costs.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 244 sec. 8
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
- Mortgagor: The person who pledges property to a creditor as collateral for a loan and who receives the money.