Massachusetts General Laws ch. 262 sec. 2 – Fees of clerks of district and Boston municipal court departments in civil actions
Section 2. The fees of the clerks of the district and Boston municipal court departments of the trial court in civil actions, shall be as follows:
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 262 sec. 2
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
For the entry of a complaint, third-party complaint, petition or other action, and for the filing of a motion to intervene as plaintiff, $180.
For the entry of supplementary proceedings under chapter 224, $30, which, together with the fees of witnesses and officers in the proceedings, shall be allowed the creditor as costs.
For the entry of a claim of trial by the superior court under section 104 of chapter 231, $180.
For approving or disapproving by the court of sureties on bonds or recognizances, $60.
For the entry of a civil appeal in the appellate division of the district court department, $180.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the entry of a complaint, petition, appeal or other action by the commonwealth, no fee shall be paid; but, if the commonwealth prevails in the action, the fee shall be taxed against the other party.