Section 8. The judgment shall be conclusive between the commonwealth and the defendants who appear and answer, and against every person named as a defendant and duly served and against all persons claiming under such defendants.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 245 sec. 8

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.