Massachusetts General Laws ch. 235 sec. 16 – Execution not to issue until appellate review exhausted
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Section 16. No execution shall issue upon a judgment until the exhaustion of all possible appellate review thereof, and the receipt by the clerk of the trial court of the appropriate rescript or order.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 235 sec. 16
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.