Massachusetts General Laws > Part III > Title II Massachusetts General Laws > Part III > Title II – Actions and Proceedings Therein Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions Chapter 223 Commencement of Actions, Service of Process Chapter 223A Jurisdiction of Courts of the Commonwealth Over Persons in Other States and Countries Chapter 224 Arrest On Mesne Process and Supplementary Proceedings in Civil Actions Chapter 227 Proceedings Against Absent Defendants and Upon Insufficient Service Chapter 228 Survival of Actions and Death and Disabilities of Parties Chapter 229 Actions for Death and Injuries Resulting in Death Chapter 230 Actions by and Against Executors and Administrators Chapter 231 Pleading and Practice Chapter 231A Procedure for Declaratory Judgments Chapter 231B Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors Chapter 231C Structured Settlement Contracts Chapter 232A Tender Chapter 233 Witnesses and Evidence Chapter 234A Office of Jury Commissioner for the Commonwealth Chapter 235 Judgment and Execution Chapter 236 Levy of Executions On Land Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.