Massachusetts General Laws ch. 260 sec. 17 – Action not to be dismissed for failure to join barred party defendant
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Section 17. A civil action shall not be dismissed for failure to join a party defendant if it is established by affidavit or otherwise that the action against such party was barred by limitation.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 260 sec. 17
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.