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MA H1671

MA H1671
To require the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 cases, civil cases, and summary process (eviction) cases to file a notice of satisfaction of the judgment with the court within 60 days of the judgment being fully satisfied. If a party fails to do so, they may be liable to the judgment debtor for any reasonable costs and attorneys' fees incurred in proving the judgment was satisfied. The bill provides an exception for judgments that have been satisfied through 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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