Section 19. Damages in replevin shall be assessed by the jury by which the cause is tried, if there is a trial by jury; otherwise, by the court or by a jury impanelled therefor.

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 247 sec. 19

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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