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MA H1446

MA H1446
To require the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill requires parties who obtain a judgment for money damages in small claims, civil, or summary process (eviction) cases to file a notice of satisfaction of judgment with the court within 60 days of the judgment being fully satisfied. If a party fails to do so, the judgment debtor (the person who owed the money) can recover any reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in proving that the judgment was satisfied. This requirement does not apply to judgments that were satisfied through a levy of execution (a court order to seize the debtor's property).

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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