Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 151E – Prohibition of Certain Discrimination by Businesses
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| § 1 | Definitions |
| § 2 | Unlawful acts |
| § 3 | Violations; damages; injunctions |
| § 4 | Cumulative remedies |
| § 5 | Void contract provisions |
| § 6 | Applicability of other laws |
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 151E - Prohibition of Certain Discrimination by Businesses
- Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.