Section 9. If it is found that the seizure was groundless and without probable cause, reasonable damages shall be assessed for the claimant, and the court shall render judgment for such damages with costs.

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 257 sec. 9

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.