Massachusetts General Laws ch. 231 sec. 31 – Equitable defenses
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Section 31. In the district courts, the defendant may allege in defense any facts which would entitle him in equity to be absolutely and unconditionally relieved against the plaintiff‘s claim or cause of action or against a judgment recovered by the plaintiff in such action.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 231 sec. 31
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.