Massachusetts Constitution Declaration of Rights Article XXI
The freedom of deliberation, speech and debate, in either house of the legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any accusation or prosecution, action or complaint, in any other court or place whatsoever. [See Amendments, Art. XLVIII, The Initiative, II, sec. 2.]
Terms Used In Massachusetts Constitution Declaration of Rights Article XXI
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.