Massachusetts General Laws ch. 249 sec. 4A – Service upon board, commission or voluntary association
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Section 4A. If a defendant in an action authorized by section four is a board or commission or voluntary association having a chairman or other presiding officer, secretary or clerk, by whatever official title he is called, service upon one of such persons shall be sufficient, otherwise service shall be made upon a majority of the members of a board or commission, or, as to a voluntary association on such of its members as will fairly insure the adequate representation of all.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 249 sec. 4A
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.