Massachusetts General Laws ch. 223 sec. 84 – Insufficient service of process; dismissal of action or further service
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Section 84. If in a civil action the defendant makes a motion to dismiss the action for insufficient service of process, the court may dismiss the action without prejudice or may quash the process and allow the issuance and service of new process in accordance with the applicable rules of court.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 223 sec. 84
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.