Section 26A. Complaints for the confirmation of title without registration may be made by the following persons:

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 185 sec. 26A

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

First, Persons who claim, singly or collectively, to own a legal estate or easement or right in land held and possessed in fee simple.

Second, Persons who claim, singly or collectively, to have the power of appointing or disposing of a legal estate or easement or right in land held and possessed in fee simple.

Third, Infants and other persons under disability, by their legally appointed guardians; but the person in whose behalf the petition is made shall be named as plaintiff.

Fourth, Corporations, by any officer duly authorized by a vote of the corporation or its governing board.