Section 3. A divorce may be adjudged for any of the causes allowed by sections one, one B, or two although the defendant has been continuously absent for such time and under such circumstances as would raise a presumption of death.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 208 sec. 3

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.