Massachusetts General Laws ch. 248 sec. 14 – Return before justice of court
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Section 14. If the court to which the writ is returnable is not sitting for the transaction of business when the writ is returned, the return shall be made before a justice thereof. If the writ is returned before a justice when the court is sitting for the transaction of business, he may adjourn the case into the court, to be there heard and determined.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 248 sec. 14
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.