Section 16. The answer and statements of a trustee, on oath, shall be considered as true in determining how far he is chargeable; but either party may allege and prove any facts material in determining such question and not stated or denied by the trustee.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 246 sec. 16

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
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