§ 13 — Insanity of party during pendency of action

Massachusetts § 13

• Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
• Part III: COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
• Title II: ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREIN
• Ch. 228: SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS AND DEATH AND DISABILITIES OF PARTIES

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Section 13. If, during the pendency of an action or suit, any party becomes insane, it may be prosecuted or defended by his guardian in like manner as if it had been commenced after the appointment of the guardian, or the court may appoint a guardian for the action, as the case may require.