Section 16. The answer and statements of a trustee, on oath, shall be considered as true in determining how far he is chargeable; but either party may allege and prove any facts material in determining such question and not stated or denied by the trustee.

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 246 sec. 16

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
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