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MA S969
To require the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require that judgements for money damages be reported. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill requires that parties who obtain a judgment for money damages, including judgments for rent under Chapter 239, must file a notice of satisfaction of judgment with the court within 60 days of the judgment being fully satisfied. Parties who fail to do so can be liable to the judgment debtor for any costs and attorneys' fees reasonably incurred in proving the judgment was satisfied. This requirement does not apply to judgments that have been satisfied by a levy of execution.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4503 (on 03/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S969 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S969.pdf |
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