Massachusetts General Laws ch. 266 sec. 76 – Gross fraud or cheat at common law; punishment
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Section 76. Whoever is convicted of any gross fraud or cheat at common law shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or in jail for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than four hundred dollars.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 266 sec. 76
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.