Massachusetts § 59A Advancing action for speedy trial

Massachusetts Statutes

§ 59A — Advancing action for speedy trial

Massachusetts § 59A

Part IIICOURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES

Title IIACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREIN

Ch. 231PLEADING AND PRACTICE

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Bluebook

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 59A (2026).

Text

Section 59A. In any action before the supreme judicial court or superior court, the court may, on motion for cause shown, advance the action for a speedy trial. If the court finds that the plaintiff seeks to recover solely for his personal labor, with or without interest, the court shall, upon motion, advance such action for speedy trial.

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