§ 1 Payment or tender; past due obligation
§ 2 Acceptance of tender; stipulation of dismissal
§ 3 Tender or offer of judgment in lien proceeding

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 232A - Tender

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.