Massachusetts General Laws ch. 223 sec. 31A – Summons; service upon persons engaged in voting
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Section 31A. Personal service of a writ or summons upon a defendant while he is exercising his right to vote shall be null and void.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 223 sec. 31A
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.