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To 5 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 73

Assignee of Claim Assigned by Executor or Administrator, Proceedings

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 75

Interest Added to Damages in Tort Actions

Interest Added to Damages in Contract Actions

Damages for Pain and Suffering in Tort Actions Arising Out of Operation, etc., of Motor Vehicles; Restrictions

Definitions Applicable to Sections 6e to 6g

Costs, Expenses and Interest for Insubstantial, Frivolous or Bad Faith Claims or Defenses

Appeals; Motions for Expenses for Insubstantial, Frivolous or Bad Faith Claims or Defenses

Interest on Damages

Interest Rate; Schedule

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 75

Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 158

Action to Recover Possession of Real Property

To 13 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 75

Invalidity of Stipulation Waiving Service of Process or Authorizing Confession of Judgment; Vacation of Judgment

Ad Damnum or Monetary Amount Claimed

To 20 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 75

Pleading Following Answer in Abatement

Pleading the General Issue; Evidence

To 30 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 77

Equitable Defenses

To 34 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 78

Reply Avoiding Defense in Equity

To 38 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 80

Real and Mixed Actions at Issue in Land Court

41 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 82

Endorsement of Pleading or Process Before Filing or Entry; Residence

Late Endorsement of Pleading or Process

Endorsement When Plaintiff Removes From Commonwealth

Procuring New Responsible Endorser

Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 168

Dismissal on Failure to Obtain Endorser

Substitute Endorser

50 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 84

Amendments as to Parties, Process or Pleading

Amendment After Demurrer

54 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 87

Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 170

To 58 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 87

Notice of Default to Company Issuing Motor Vehicle Liability Policy or Bond; Assessment of Damages Deferred

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 87

Advancing Action for Speedy Trial

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 87

Request of Either Party

Speedy Trial of Actions Involving Election Laws

Request of Either Party

Speedy Trial for Persons Sixty-Five Years of Age or Older

Dismissal for Failure to File a Timely Request for Trial; Vacation of Judgment

Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation; Special Motion to Dismiss

60a - Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 178

Malpractice Actions Against Providers of Health Care; Tribunal

Malpractice Complaints; Ad Damnum Prohibited

Claim by Minor Against Provider of Health Care; Limitations

Malpractice Action; Professional Examination of Claimant

Award of Damages; Elements and Itemization of Amounts

Reduction of Award of Damages; Collateral Sources of Benefits

Limitation of Damages for Pain and Suffering

Attorney Fees; Limitations on Contingency Fees

Negligence Actions for Serving Alcoholic Beverages to Minors or Intoxicated Persons; Summary Judgments

Actions for Malpractice, Negligence, Etc. Against Health Care Providers; Damages; Rate of Interest

Written Notice Requirement for Actions Against Health Care Providers as Defined in Seventh Paragraph of Sec. 60b; Time for Filing; Exceptions; Contents; Provider's Access to Medical Records; Written Response

Filing Interrogatories

Answers to Interrogatories

Rules Governing Use of Interrogatories

Failure to Answer or to Amend or Expunge Answer

Person Answering Interrogatories When Corporation, Municipal Corporation, Minor or Incompetent Is Party

Order for Costs

Non-Disclosure of Information Not Pertinent

Inspecting Documents

Demand for Admissions; Answer to Demand or Refusal of Admissions; Costs

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 91

Motions and Interlocutory Orders

Agreements Regarding Amendments and Trial Procedure

Repealed, 1932, 180, Sec. 40

To 76 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 94

Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 185

Repealed, 1932, 180, Sec. 40

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 94

Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 187

Charges as to Facts, Etc.

Designation of Place of Trial

Interrupting Examination of Witnesses

Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 189

Consolidation of Actions Involving Same Subject Matter

Comparative Negligence; Limited Effect of Contributory Negligence as Defense

Prima Facie Evidence of Owner's Responsibility for Operation of Motor Vehicle

Liability of Registered Rescue Volunteers

Action for Consequential Damages; Presumption of Automobile Owner's Responsibility

Action to Enforce Liability Policy or Bond; Presumption of Insured's Consent to Operation of Vehicle

Imputing Negligence of Parent or Custodian to Infant

Motor Vehicles; Defenses in Subrogation Claims

Imputation of Negligence of Operator of Motor Vehicle to Passenger-Owner

Parents' Liability for Willful Acts of Minor Children

Leased Property; Failure to Return; Conversion; Presumption

Emergency Care, Etc. of Injured Persons by Members of Ski Patrols; Exemption From Civil Liability

Fraud or Deceit in Sale of Personal Property; Treble Damages

Limitation of Tort Liability of Certain Charitable Organizations; Liability of Directors, Officers or Trustees of Educational Institutions

Recovery of Damages Against Operator of Motor Vehicle by Guest; Ordinary Negligence

Disclaimers of Liability by Parking Facilities Not a Defense and Void

Liability of Licensed Members of Certain Professional Societies and Committees for Damages Resulting From Official Acts

Contracts; Age of Legal Capacity and Liability in Civil Actions

Age of Majority; Legal Capacity

Child Performers; Contracts; Court Approval

Standard of Care Owed Children; Maintenance of Artificial Condition Upon Land

Boat Races or Regattas; Liability for Injuries

Liability for Damage to Property as a Result of Shoplifting or Attempted Larceny; Recovery

Physical Alteration or Destruction of Fine Art

Negligence Action for Serving Alcohol to Intoxicated Person Prohibited; Exceptions

Death or Injury to Unlawful Dwelling Occupants; Liability of Lawful Occupants

Sports Program Volunteers' Liability; Definitions

Officers and Directors of Charitable Corporations; Tort Liability

Loss of Consortium of a Dependent Child; Cause of Action

Child Care Facilities; Liability of Owner of Property for Injury or Damage on Premises

Conveyances Without Fair Consideration by Persons in Contempt of an Order or Judgment for Child Support; Civil Action

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 96

Pleadings as Evidence; Effect

Effect of Unaccepted Offer of Judgment

Use at Trial of Answers to Interrogatories

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 98

Effect of Unproved Defense of Truth in Action of Slander or Libel; Proof of Statements Not Contained in Pleadings

Radio or Television Broadcast; Liability of Owner of Station, Etc.

Statement Relating to Bank Loan for Purchase of Goods or Services as Defense to Claim for Libel

Truth as Justification for Libel

Retraction of Libel; Mitigation of Damages; Punitive Damages

Evidence in Mitigation of Damages

Probable Cause as Defence in Action for False Arrest

False Arrest; Shoplifting; Defrauding Innkeepers; Defenses

False Arrest; Theft of Public Records; Defenses

Defense to Action on Default Judgment

Relief From Final Judgment; Vacation; Effect of Attachment

Repealed, 1947, 361

Appeal to Superior Court

Appeal Bond

Deposit in Lieu of Appeal Bond

Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 111

Record on Appeal to Superior Court; Transmission

Docket Entries on Taking Appeal

Repealed, 1943, 296, Sec. 3

Repealed, 1958, 369, Sec. 2

Transfer of Action From Superior Court; Trial; Decision; Notice; Judgment; Retransfer; Trial

Waiver of Jury Trial and Right of Appeal in Cases Brought in District Court

Removal From District Court to Superior Court

Multiple Judgments Specification for Removal to Superior Court

Repealed, 1956, 302, Sec. 2

Deposit in Lieu of Removal Bond

Circumstances Making Removal Bond Unnecessary

Appellate Divisions of District Courts; Assignment and Compensation of Justices; Procedure

Appeal to Appeals Court From Appellate Division

Powers of Appellate Division

To 110c - Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 119

Report by Single Justice

Report by Single Justice of Supreme Judicial Court

Appellate Proceedings Upon Report; Application of Rules of Appellate Procedure

Objections to Rulings or Orders

Appeal From Final Judgment of Superior Court, Land Court and Housing Courts

Appeal From Final Judgment of Single Justice of Supreme Judicial Court

Disposition of Judgment on Appeal; Stay of Execution

Protective Orders Pending Appeal

Temporary Appellate Relief From Final Judgments Pending Appeal

Temporary Appellate Relief From Interlocutory Orders; Appeals to Appeals Court or Supreme Judicial Court

Appeal From Interlocutory Order for Equitable Relief

Harmless Error; Disposition of Judgment on Appeal

To 123 - Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 203

Determination of Questions of Law by Full Court on Appeal

Appellate Court's Powers of Amendment; Additional Testimony

Further Report of Material Facts in Equity and Probate Appeals

Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 205

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 109

129 - Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 205

Costs on Refusal of New Trial

Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 205

Error Not Affecting Substantial Rights; Partial New Trial

To 137 - Repealed, 1973, 1114, Sec. 205

Amendment of Pleadings; Notice and Hearing Requisite to Bind Certain Persons; Appeal

Representation of Corporate Party by Officer or Agent

Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 110

Conclusiveness of Consent Judgment in Automobile Case

Advance Payments or Settlements of Claims by Insurers; Effect Upon Liability; Admissibility as Evidence; Credit Upon Judgment; Notice of Limitations to Claimant by Insurer; Accrual of Cause of Action

Settlement or Partial Payment by Insurer as Admission of Liability

Section
140c1/2

Settlement of Claim of Minor or Incompetent; Judicial Powers; Petition for Settlement Approval

To 147 - Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 110