Massachusetts General Laws ch. 237 sec. 37 – Writ of seisin
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Section 37. The writ of seisin issued in such case shall be in the name of the original plaintiff against the original defendant, although either or both of them are dead, and when executed it shall enure to the benefit of the plaintiff or of the person entitled to the land under him, as if it had been executed on the day when the judgment was rendered.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 237 sec. 37
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.