Massachusetts General Laws ch. 261 sec. 7 – Unnecessary actions
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Section 7. A plaintiff who brings several actions in the same or in different courts against the same defendant upon causes of action which might have been joined in one action, or who brings separate actions against defendants who might have been joined, shall recover costs in one action only, unless the court, after a hearing, otherwise orders.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 261 sec. 7
- 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.