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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
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1671 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1671.pdf |
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