Section 6E. As used in sections 6E to 6G inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings:—

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 231 sec. 6E

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”Court”, the supreme judicial court, the appeals court, the superior court, the land court, any probate court and any housing court, and any judge or justice thereof;

”Civil action”, any civil proceeding in any court except those conducted pursuant to chapters one hundred and nineteen, one hundred and twenty-three, chapter one hundred and twenty-three A or chapter two hundred and ten;

”Party”, any person, including any officer or agency of the commonwealth or subdivision thereof, or any authority established by the general court to serve a public purpose.