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FOREWORD
This Index to the Tercentenary Edition of the General Laws
has been prepared by the undersigned, in accordance with the
provisions of chapter 39 of the Resolves of 1929, chapter 58 of
the Resolves of 1930 and chapters 67 and 68 of the Resolves
of 1931. It should be used in conjunction with the Table of
Changes in the General Laws appearing in each annual volume
of the Acts and Resolves of the General Court.
WILLIAM E. DORMAN,
Counsel to the Senate.
HENRY D. WIGGIN,
Counsel to the House of Representatives.
II^DEX
TO
General Laws
[Tercentenary Edition.
A
ABANDONED CHILDREN.
infants . . . .
See also Minors (Index p. 873) ; Parent and Child
(Index p. 951).
ABANDONED PROPERTY.
disposition, metropolitan district commission, by
police officers, by ......
public safety department, by ... .
railroads, etc., by ..... .
guests, of, sale by innholders .....
ABANDONED WIVES.
See Husband and Wife (Index pp. 657, 658).
ABANDONMENT.
city or town, by, of land, etc. .....
easement taken by eminent domain, of, effect of
eminent domain proceedings, certain, effect of
railroads, of certain land, by .
state highways, etc., of .
ABATEMENT.
Chapter
betterments
and special
ments .
assessments,
gypsy and brown tail moth
sidewalks, sewers, etc. .
snow, etc., removal
street watering .
wet lands, improvement of
civil cases, in, corporate stockholders, non-joinder,
not for .....
death of parties in certain, not for ' .
See also Actions, Civil, parties to, death of
(Index p. 11); Survival op Actions.
eminent domain cases, time extension on
insurance, companies, merger of, not for
policies, new action on, after ....
Massachusetts training schools, superintendent by,
etc., not for vacancy
non-joinder, for, none, when
stockholders' liability
119
92
135
147
135
140
40
79
80A
160
81
( 231
. 132
. 83
. 85
. 40
. Ill
156
167
228
79
175
175
120
260
/156
1167
Section
Page
9-13
1440, 1441
89-94
1063, 1064
7-11
1670, 1671
6A-6D
1834
1-4
1669
14-16
1714, 1715
15
410
43
916
11
926
86
2047
5, 12
931, 933
5-10
918-920
14,15
928
145
2886
21-24
1658
28
955
6
966
18
411
138
1361
39
1966
24
2191
2
2839
19
909
19A
2306
99, 187A
2351, 2401
10
1458
17
3078
39
1966
24
2191
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ABATEMENT — Concluded.
civil cases, in — Concluded.
pleading, answers in, amendment, defendant, by
plaintiff, by, after ....
answering over by defendant
circumstantial defects, not for .
error on, not reversible on writ of error
fictitious name of defendant, not for .
form of certain .....
judgment against defendant, issue of fact, on
non-joinder, for, overruled, when
overruled, etc., answering over, etc. .
plea in, superseded by
pleas in, answers supersede .
circumstantial errors, not for
fiowage cases, in
judgment on issue of fact .
non-joinder for, etc.
corporate stockholder, of
none for vacancy
writ of entry, in
prison industries, warden, by, etc.
writ, of, extension of time, when
service, wrong, for .
See also Actions, Civil, in general (Index p. 7);
Pleading in Civil Actions (Index
pp. 999, 1000).
criminal cases, in, fictitious name, not for
immaterial defects, etc., not for
new indictment against corporation, after
pleas of, superior court's decision final
no exceptions on .
verification ....
nuisances, of (see Nuisances).
taxes, of, in general
corporations, in general
banks, trust companies, etc.
business corporations
corporate franchises
savings banks, etc. .
telephone and telegraph companies
estates of decedents, transfer
gasoline, etc., sales of .
legacies and successions
Chapter
231
231
231
231
2.50
223
231
231
260
231
231
231
231
253
231
260
/156
t 167
237
127
260
223
277
277
277
278
278
277
58
/ 58
\ 63
63
63
63
63
59
/ 58
t65A
64A
58
local taxes
motor vehicles, registered, excise .
water rates .......
ABDUCTION.
indictment for, form .....
unmarried female, of, for purpose of marriage, penalty
women or girls, of, prostitution, for, penalty
evidence and time limitation of action in prosecu
tions for ....
See also Kidnappinc;.
62
58
65
41
58
59
60
63
161
59
\60A
40
277
272
272
272
Section
53
21, .53
21, 53
49
4
19
147, Forms 25, 26
50
17
21
20
20
49
31, 32
50
17
39
24
10
73
32
1
Page
2860
2855, 2860
2855, 2860
2860
3016
2797
2895
2860
3078
2855
2855
2855
2860
3042
2860
3078
1966
2191
2947
1549
3080
2794
19
3237
33, 34
3238, 3239
64
3244
27, 28, 33B
3259, 3261
31
3259
74
3246
1,8
669, 670
27
676
71
802
4
778
36, 40, 51
788, 792, 795
59, 60
800, 801
18A
781
73, 74
709, 710
27
676
4, 6
824
5, 10
811, 812
27
676
43-48
773
27
676.
20, 27, 32
818, 820, 822
30
432
1. 8
669, 670
25, 59-74
698, 706-710
20, 95
720, 737
59
8oa
158
2124
74
710
1,2
753, 754
42E
420
Forms
3248
1
3179
2
3180
11
3181
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ABETTORS.
See Accessories to Felony; Crimes, felonies;
Felons and Felonies.
ABINGTON.
congressional district, fifteenth, in .
medical examiner district, second Plymouth, in .
second district court of Plymouth held at .
senatorial district, Norfolk and Plymouth, in
ABORTION.
advertising, etc., means to procure, penalty
attempt to procure, dying declarations as evidence
penalty .......
implements for causing, sale, etc., penalty
search warrants for .....
indictment for, form .....
ABSCONDERS.
See Absentees, Est.\tes of.
ABSENT DEFENDANTS, PROCEEDINGS AGAINST.
in general ........
attached personalty, sale of, notice . . . .
cross actions, in case of .
foreign corporations, attachment of property
service of process on .
commissioner of corporations and taxation as
attorney . . . . .
fraternal Vjenefit societies . . . . .
insurance companies . . . . .
trustee in trustee process . . . . .
informations by commonwealth . . . .
municipal court of the city of Boston, jurisdiction
partition proceedings, in, agent to act for .
service on .
registered land, instrument to give effect to decree,
trustee . . . . .
service of process .......
Chapter
Section
Page
57
38
218
57
272
233
272
272
276
277
227
223
227
181
223
/ 181
\223
176
175
223
246
245
218
241
241
185
/223
1227
90
non-resident operator of motor vehicle .
See also Service of Process.
venue of transitory actions ..... 223
writ of review, may have, when .... 250
See also Review, Writ of.
ABSENTEE.
term defined as to trust estates .... 203
See also Non-Residents; Trustees, special cases,
in (Index p. 1413); Trusts.
ABSENTEES, ESTATES OF.
in general, allowance for wife and children . . 200
compensation for services as appraiser, etc., de-
termination and enforcement of
costs in contested cases
disappearance, date of, recording .
equity jurisdiction of probate court over
sheriff, etc., possession of property by .
time limitation of actions by absentee .
trust estates having absentee beneficiaries
See also Trustees, special cases, in (Index
p. 1413).
receivers of, accounting by, who entitled to
accounts, citation to interested party
examination under oath as to .
final allowance, proceedings on .
securities to be produced at hearing on, when
settlements, etc., in general
1
664
1
388
1
2740
3
665
20
3183
64
2911
19
3182
21
3183
1-8
3211
-3214
Forms
3248
1-17
2835-2838
90
2811
2-4
2835
8
2452
36,38
2800
3, 3A
2449
2450
38
2800
42
2420
151 (3)
2385
39, 39A
2801
6
2989
4
2984
54
2754
9
2967
8
2967
91
2504
31-35
2799
2800
1-17
2835-2838
3A, 3B
989, 990
1,2
2794
21
3018
26
10
2590
2564
. 215
39
2684
. 215
45
2685
. 200
5
2563
. 215
6
2677
. 200
2
2562
. 200
12, 14
2564, 2565
. 203
c
26-39
2590-2593
. 200
12
2564
. 206
23A
2615
. 206
3
2612
. 206
24
2616
. 206
4
2612
. 206
3, 4, 17, 24, 31 2612
2614, 2616,
2617
4 INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter Section
ABSENTEES, ESTATES OF — Concluded.
receivers of — Concluded.
additional property, possession of, etc. .
appointment invalid, accounting required although .
arbitration, etc., of claims by . . . . <
r*'-^ ... E^ f
bond, general provisions as to, and actions upon . <
form and conditions .....
sureties on, allowance for premiums paid for
See also Probate Bonds.
cancellation of deeds, etc., given by absentee
compensation .......
confirmation of void or irregular acts, etc.
constructive trusts, enforcement of, by and against
conveyance of real estate by, enforcement
debts, and claims, order of payment and priority .
collection, payment, etc. . . • . .
distribution of assets by .... .
receipts, etc., to be recorded, etc.
intangible property . ...
letters of appointment dispensed with .
perishable property, disposal by . . .
petitions for appointment .....
court first taking jurisdiction to retain it
entry fee .......
proceedings on ......
state treasurer to be party ....
venue, change of ..... .
property, delivery to, schedule, etc.
investment .......
management, sale, application, etc., by
allowance to wife, etc., from ....
recovery of, belonging to estate
possession of additional, when ....
pubUc administrator barred as, when
real estate, specific performance of agreement to
convey, by and against .
reconveyance of real estate at suit of .
removal, deUvery of property to successor
effect of appeal from decree ....
resignation, etc., upon, failure to file bond as .
sale of real estate, costs, award of, when
damages caused by neglect, etc., remedy
examination under oath as to, conduct of .
irregularities and defects in, remedies, etc. .
vaUdity of, irregularities not to affect, when
See also Husband and Wife, wife, deserted, etc.,
by husband (Index p. 657); Pro-
bate Courts.
ABSENTEES, SCHOOL.
See Schools, public, habitual truants (Index p. 1 190).
ABSENT PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS.
See Absent Defendants, Proceedings Against;
Actions, Civil, parties to.
ABSENT VOTERS.
constitutional provisions .... Art. XLV - 59
general provisions ....... 54 86-103 616-620
See also Elections, absent voters (Index p. 413).
ABUSE.
divorce, ground for ...... 208 1 2630
female child, of, penalty 265 23 3112
ACADEMIES.
burning, penalty 266 2, 3 3116
200
7
2563
204
25
2600
200
11
2564
204
13, 14
2597
200
5,8
2563, 2564
205
6A,7A,8-11, 14-18,
19 A, 24, 25, 27-30
2605-2609
205
1, 7A
2601, 2605
206
17
2614
204
1
2595
200
12
2564
204
23-26
2599, 2600
204
1
2595
204
1
2595,
206
31
2617
200
7, 8, 10
2563, 2564
200
13, 14
2565
215
50
2686
200
8
2564
205
7A
2605
200
9
2564
200
1,8
2562, 2564
215
7
2678
262
40
3098
200
2-5,8
2562-2564
200
1
2562
215
8A
2678
200
6
2563
215
41
2684
200
9,10
2564
200
10
2.564
204
1
2595
200
7
2563
200
8
2564
204
1
2595
204
1
2595
215
40
2684
215
25,26
2682
205
8
2606
204
10
2597
204
11
2597
204
11
2597
204
23-26
2599, 2600
204
19
2599
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ACADEMIES — Concluded.
instructors in, duties .....
jury service, exemption ....
ACCEPTANCE.
statutes, of (see Statutes).
term defined, negotiable instruments, as to
ACCESSORIES TO FELONY.
after the fact ......
before the fact ......
indictment for, form .....
See also Crimes, felonies; Felons and Felonies.
ACCIDENT AND MISTAKE.
appeal, etc., lost by, remedy ....
court rules to remedy .....
mistake of law, new trial for, jury waived cases, in
See also New Trials.
negotiation, bill of lading, of, as affecting .
warehouse receipt, of, as affecting
omission of child from will by, effect
stock transfer, endorsement of, as affecting
venue, as to, not reviewable on writ of error
workmen's compensation cases, in
ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
See Insurance (Index pp. 697, 698).
ACCIDENTS.
aircraft, involving, report .....
elevators, on, report ......
gas and electric companies, report, etc.
motor vehicles, involving, activities to prevent, town
appropriations ....
investigation and report .....
prevention of, industry, in .... .
See also Labor, health and safety of workers
(Index pp. 755, 756).
railroads, etc., on, report and investigation
records by employers ......
workmen, to, compensation for (see Workmen's
Compensation).
See also Inquests; Medical Examiners; Motor
Vehicles.
ACCIDENTS, INDUSTRIAL, DEPARTMENT OF.
See Industrial Accidents, Department of.
ACCOMPLICE.
deposition of, not allowed .....
witness, as, commitment, when ....
ACCORD AND SATISFACTION.
answers alleging, form ......
ACCOUNT ANNEXED.
answers to items in
form ....
form of declaration
interest, how claimed in .
use of count on
See also Pleading in Civil Actions.
ACCOUNTANTS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC.
board of registration of, establishment, appointment,
etc.
examination of applicants
fee ...
registration and certificate
registry
Chapter
. 71
. 234
107
Section
30
1
18
Page
861
2914
1247
274
4,5
3205,
3206
274
2, 3
3205
277
Forms
3248
211
11
2653
212
13
2658
214
28
2673
215
15
2680
213
3(2)
2663
231
129
2881
108
36
1282
105
52
1221
191
20
2528
155
32,33
1947
250
4
3016
152
8A, 49
1913
1925
90
50
1018
143
66
1779
164
95
2161
40
7A
407
90
26,29
1002
1003
149
6-17
1864
1865
159
28, 29
1998
1999
160
242
2078
152
19
1916
276
50
3220
276
49
3220
231
147,
Form 35
2896
231
26
2856
231
147,
Form 35
2896
231
147, Form 2
2887
231
7(10)
2852
231
7(9)
2852
13
33-35
170
112
87A, 87B
1393
112
87B
1393
112
87C
1394
112
87A
1393
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ACCOUNTANTS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC — Concluded.
board ol registration of — Concluded.
rules and regulations
See also Civil Service and Registratiox, Depart-
ment OF, registration, division of
(Index p. 222).
savings banks, examination
title
unlawful use of, penalty
ACCOUNTANTS, TOWN.
appointment, civil service, etc.
appropriation orders, certification to
debt requirements, notice to assessors
powers and duties .....
lighting plants, powers given to selectmen as to, not
to abridge .
reserve fund .....
receipts, certain, notice to assessors .
report .....
schedules, etc., to, director of accounts, by
temporarv, appointment, etc. .
ACCOUNT BOOKS.
entries in, evidence, as .
false, penalty, etc. . . " .
ACCOUNT, CURRENT.
cause of action on, accrues, when
ACCOUNT, MONEY OF.
general provisions .....
ACCOUNTS.
equity jurisdiction as to certain
false entries in, penaltv, etc.
ACCOUNTS, DIRECTOR AND DIVISION OF
See Corporations and Taxation, Dep.\rt.\ient of,
divisions, accounts, division of.
ACCOUNTS, FIDUCIARIES, OF.
See Absentees, Estates of; Bankruptcy and In-
solvency, insolvency; Executors
and Administrators; Guardians
AND Conservators; Receivers;
Trustees.
ACCOUNTS, PUBLIC.
money of account, to be kept in ... .
See also County Finance; Municipal Finance;
State Finance.
ACCUSED PERSONS, RIGHTS OF.
See Crimes, persons accused of, rights of (Index
pp. 333, 334) ; Criminal Procedure
AND Practice.
ACETANILIDE.
label on package of drug, etc., containing, to bear
statement, when ....
ACETIC ACID.
sale for household use regulated ....
ACETYLENE.
manufacture, etc., lawful on Sunday
ACIDS.
household u.se, for, sale of certain, regulated
pollution of inland waters by, penaltv
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SATISFACTION.
injured partv, bv, effect ......
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
deeds, of ....... .
writings, of, in general, before whom
Chapter
112
168
112
112
41
41
44
41
164
40
41
41
44
41
233
266
260
107
214
266
107
Section
87A
17
87D
87E
55
15A
16
55-61
56
6
54A
61
43
61A
78
67, 68
6
1,2
3(6)
67,68
Page
1393
2204
1394
1394
437, 438
429
491
437-439
2147
406
437
439'
497
439
2913
3129
3076
1244
2667
3129
1244
94
187
1132
270
2A
3163
136
6
1673
270
131
2A
29
3163
1626
276
55,56
3221
183
4
29-42
Appendix,
Forms (13)-(15)
6 (6)
2466
2473
-2468
2474
110
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
270
Chapter
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS — Concluded.
See also Commissioners in Other States and For-
eign Countries; Deeds; Justices
OF the Peace; Notaries Public;
Real Property, alienation.
ACONITE, TINCTURE OF.
sale regulated
ACQUITTAL.
compensation, when
effect ....
federal courts, in
fees, as affecting liability for
insanity, because of, effect
partial, effect
plea, of former, form
See also Autrefois Acquit or Convict; Crimes;
Criminal Procedure and Prac-
tice; Indictments and Com-
plaints.
ACQUITTANCE.
cancellation of, on petition of certain fiduciaries
ACTIONS, CIVIL,
in general:
abatement, answers in .....
error arising upon, judgment not reversible on
writ of error for .
form ........
death of party, by (see Survival of Actions).
fictitious name of defendant no ground for .
formal defects, etc., none for ....
insurance, companies, merging, none for
policies, on, new action lies, when .
non-joinder, for, overruled if action barred .
trust companies, enforcement of stockholders'
liability .....
transitory, wrong venue, for, when
See also Abatement.
absent defendants, against, personal
real and mixed ......
See also Absent Defendants,
Against; Service
(Index pp. 1223, 1224).
admission of material facts, etc., in, demand by party
affidavits, clerks of courts, before .
amendments .....
See also Practice in Civil Actions (Index p
answers ......
forms ......
time for filing, district courts, in, rules
default on failure .
extension of ... .
supreme judicial and superior courts, in, rules
See also Pleading in Civil Actions (Index pp.
1000, 1001).
appeals [see Appeals (Index pp. 43-45); Practice
IN Civil Actions (Index p. 1025)].
appearances, default on failure of .
time for entering, district coui'ts, in, rules .
supreme judicial, superior and land courts, in .
arrest ........
See also Arrest, civil process, on.
assignee of chose in action, by ... ■
at issue, when considered .....
attachments .....
See also Attachment of Property.
Section
Page
Proceedings
of Process
1025).
204
231
250
231
223
231
175
175
260
167
223
227
227
231
221
231
231
231
218
231
231
213
20,21
147, Fofms 25, 26
19
49
19A
99, 187A
17
24
1
1-11, 13-15
12, 16, 17
3162
277
73
3246
263
7-8A
3104, 3105
. Art.
V
-
11
278
14
3256
278
13
3256
278
12
3256
277
75
3246
2595
2855
3016
2895
2797
2860
2305
2351, 2401
3078
2191
2794
2835-2838
2837, 2838
69 2865
18 2774
51-56, 71 2860, 2861, 2866
20-33
147, Forms 25-45
43,50
57
57
3
2855-2857
2895-2897
2751, 2753
2861
2861
2663
231
57
2861
218
43,50
2751, 2753
231
57
2861
224
1-30
2820-2830
231
5, 6
2850
231
39
2858
223
42-133
2801-2819
8
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
ACTIONS, CIVIL — Continued.
in general — Continued.
attorneys in, agreements by, valid, when
auditors and masters (see Auditors and Masters).
bail .....••••
See also Bail, civil cases, in.
begun, how .......
See also Writs.
bonds, execution on behalf of parties to
suits on (see Bonds).
surety company as surety on .
recognizance, bond in lieu of .
cities and towns, by and against [see Cities and
Towns (Index p. 195)].
commencement, writs, original, by . . .
See also Writs.
commonwealth, against .....
See also Commonwealth, claims and actions
against (Index p. 248).
consolidation, joint tenants, etc., suits by
labor, separate suits for
libel suits by same plaintiff
continuances and postponements .
costs as condition of . • .
See also Continuances of Civil Actions.
contract, of, division of personal actions, constitutes
See also Contract, Actions of.
contributory negligence, affirmative defence .
corporations, by and against [see Corporations,
in general (Index p. 272)].
costs .........
See also Costs, civil cases, in (Index pp. 302-306).
counties, by and against [see Counties (Index
p. 307)].
counts, declarations, in .....
court to hear, when ......
covenant, for breach of, transitory, deemed .
criminal proceedings no bar to ... .
exception, satisfaction of injured party, etc.
cross actions (see Cross Actions).
damages, assessment by clerk, when
death and fatal injuries, for . . . . .
See also Deaths.
declarations, in general . . . . ,
forms ........
See also Pleading in Civil Actions (Index p.
1001).
default by defendant ......
judgment on, action on, evidence of payment, etc.,
in
definition, bills of lading, as to
negotiable instruments, as to
sales of goods, as to .
warehouse receipts, as to .
demurrers ........
See also Pleading in Civil Actions (Index p.
1002).
discontinuance, costs, as affecting
deposition, use of, after . . . . .
reference to auditor as affecting
stockholders, etc., bill to enforce liability of
See also Nonsuit.
district courts, jurisdiction . . . . .
Page
231
72
2866
226
1-25
2831-2834
223
16
2797
223
133
2819
175
105
2357
175
105
2357
223
16
2797
258
1-5
3070
231
3
2850
231
2
2850
231
84
2868
231
73, 78, 79
2866-2868
261
18
3083
231
1
2850
231
85
2868
261
1-28
3081-3086
231
7 (4-9)
2851, 2852
231
77
2867
223
3
2795
277
78
3247
276
55, 56
3221
235
5
2924
229
1-11
2841-2844
231
7-14
2851-2854
231
147, Forms 1-24
2887-2895
231
57, 58, 74
2861, 2867
231
95
2870
108
50
1285
107
18
1247
106
65
1240
105
7
1212
218
46
2752
221
21
2774
231
15-19, 76, 77
2854, 2855, 2867
261
2, 10
3081, 3082
233
37
2907
231
140
2885
156
39
1966
218
19, 20
2745
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ACTIONS, CIVIL — Continued.
in general — Continued.
divisions of personal ...... 231
entry, district courts, in .... . 223
fee 262
non-entry and late entry, effect . . .231
supreme judicial and superior courts, in . . 223
fee 262
equity suit, changed to and from .... 231
exceptions [see Exceptions; Practice in Civil
Actions (Index pp. 1026-1028)].
executions (see Executions in Civil Actions).
executors, etc., by and against .... 230
See also Executors and Administrators (Index
pp. 499-501); Survival of Actions.
facts, charging of jury on, forbidden . . . 231
court to find, when ...... 231
jury to find, when ...... 231
[175
foreign corporations, by and against, service of writ, I 176
etc j 181
[223
trustee, summoned as .... . 246
form, amendments changing .... 231
law into equity suits, and vice versa . . . 231
fraternal, etc., societies, against, beneficiaries, by,
in own name .... 176
frauds, statute of, as affecting (see Frauds, Stat-
ute of).
guardians and conservators, by and against [see
Guardians and Conservators (In-
dex p. 624)].
husband and wife, between, not authorized . . 209
identification of cause af . . . . .231
informal trial of, in superior court . . . 231
insurance companies, against, beneficiaries, by, in / 175
Section
Page
own name ....
jurisdiction, state courts not to lose
interlocutory orders in ....
nterpleader proceedings ....
oinder of actions, counts, etc. (see Joinder; Non-
Joinder).
udgments, in general .....
default, on ...... ,
See also Judgments in Civil Actions.
jury trials, claim of .
jury-waived cases, assessment of damages by jury
how heard .....
new trials in .
notice of decision ....
labor and materials, for, railroads, etc., against
See also Labor (Index p. 752); Liens (Index
pp. 791, 792).
law, changed to equity, and vice versa .
limitation (see Limitation of Actions).
management, parties, by . . .
persons specially authorized, by
married women, by and against
misdescription of cause of, etc.
motor vehicle laws, violation of, as defence to
municipal court of Boston, jurisdiction .
new trials ......
nonsuit (see Nonsuit).
\ 176
175
231
231
235
/231
\235
231
231
231
231
231
159
231
1
2850
25
2798
2
3087
13
2853
24
2798
4
3088
55
2861
1-13
2844-2846
81
2868
77
2867
60
2863
151 (3)
2385
42
2420
3-5,8 2449,
2450, 2452
38-39A
2800, 2801
6
2989
51
2860
55
2861
29, 45, 46 2414, 2421, 2422
6
2640
138
2884
60A
2863
111, 125
2361
,2373
29
2414
22
2308
70, 71
2866
40,41
2858
1-16
2923-2926
95
2870
6
2924
60
2863
60
2863
77
2867
129
2881
129
2881
96-100
2016
55
2861
. 221
48
2780
. 221
49
2780
. 209
6
2640
. 231
138
2S84
. 90
9
994
. 218
19, 20, 54
2745, 2754
. 231
108, 113, 127-132 2874,
2876, 2881,
2882
10
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ACTIONS, CIVIL — Continued.
in general — Continued.
notice of decisions
Chapter
f 218
.{ 221
231
Section
Page
nuisances, private, for (see Nuisances, private).
penalties, for, judgment and execution on
tort division, in ..... .
See also Penalties.
personal, three divisions of .
declaration to state which ....
place of trial .......
possession, for, judgment creditor, by .
See also Possession.
postponement regulated .....
practice (see Practice in Civil Actions).
probate bonds, on ..... .
See also Probate Bonds.
public officers, etc., by, successor may prosecute
real and mixed (see Real and Mixed Actions).
real property, affecting, recording, etc., of notice of
proceedings .....
registered land, in case of . . .
receivers, by and against (see Receivers).
recognizances, on (see Recognizances).
rent, etc., for, transitory, deemed .
repeals, effect on ....
replevin ......
division of personal actions, constitutes
jurisdiction, district courts, of .
municipal court of Boston, of
superior court, of ...
See also Replevin, Actions of.
report of law question in [see Practice in Civil
Actions, appeals, exceptions, re-
port, etc., to full court (In-
dex pp. 1026-1028)].
returns of, to state secretary ....
set-off ........
See also Set-off.
small claims procedure in certain ....
speedy trial of certain [see Practice in Civil
Actions (Index p. 1024); Speedy
Trials and Cases given Prece-
dence].
statute of frauds as affecting (see Frauds, Statute
of).
suggestions of changes on record ....
death of party ......
Sunday laws, violation of, not a defence to cer-
tain ......
superior court, jurisdiction .....
supplementary proceedings in (see Arrest and
Supplementary Proceedings in
Civil Actions).
survival (see Survival of Actions).
telegraph companies, against, regulated
tender of pajnnent ......
See also Tender of Payment.
time, orders extending .....
tort actions, division of personal actions, constitute
See also Tort, actions of.
towns, etc., by and against .....
treasurer, etc., may prosecute certain
235
231
231
231
231
236
231
205
228
184
185
223
/ 4
\281
247
231
218
218
212
221
232
218
231
228
136
212
46
2752
21
2774
129
2881
9-13
2925
1
2850
1
2850
7(1)
2851
82
2868
47
2942
73, 78, 79
2866-2868
20-35
2608-2611
14
2841
15-17
2477, 2478
86-93
2503, 2504
3
2795
6(2)
109
4-6
3277, 3278
1-22
3002-3005
1
2850
19
2745
19,54
2745, 2754
3
2656
24
1-11
21-25
137
4
20
3-5
2774
2898, 2899
2746, 2747
2884
2839
1676
2656, 2657
166
19
2177
232
12-14
2900
231
71
2866
231
1
2850
40
2
401
41
36
433
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ACTIONS, CIVIL — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
transitory actions, abatement for wrong venue
covenant, actions for breach of, deemed
rent actions deemed ....
venue (see, infra, venue).
trial, district court, time for, rules may fix
lists, jury trials, separate, for
postponement of actions on
rules as to .
speedy, in Suffolk
trustee process, use in .
See also Trustee Process.
trustees, by and against (see Trustees)
voluntary associations, against
service of process
waste (see Waste).
writs in (see Writs).
parties to, absent, defendants, etc. ....
See also Absent Defendants, Proceedings
Against; Service of Process.
plaintiffs, endorsement of process
See also Endorsement for Costs.
admission of facts, documents, etc., on call of either
party .
pleadings, in .
adverse, cross-examination of
witness, called as, not to impeach
agreements by .
finality of judgment, in superior court
alphabetical Usts
assignee of chose in action, by
bonds, execution on behalf of
case stated by agreement of, inferences of fact upon
judgment on appeal to full court
change of venue for prejudice, etc.
changes in, suggestion on record .
cities as .... .
corporations as, admission of corporate existence
oath, signatures, etc.
See also Corporations (Index p. 272)
cross-examination of adverse
death of, equity suits, in
flowage cases, partition cases, in
levy of execution, after
personal actions, in .
public officers, of . . ,
real and mixed actions, in
suggestion of, on record
trustee in trustee process .
See also Executors and Administrators, pro-
visions common to both, actions
by and against; Survival of
Actions.
discontinuing as to, by amendment
documents, right to inspect .
fictitious name for defendant
insanity, prosecution by guardian, etc.
inspection of documents by .
interpleader by defendant
interrogatories to . . .
introduction of new, by amendment
service of writ on .
Chapter
223
223
223
218
231
231
213
212
246
182
223
223
227
231
231
231
233
233
231
212
221
231
223
231
231
223
231
40
231
231
233
228
241
235
228
228
228
r228
\231
246
11
Section
Page
1
3
3
2794
2795
2795
43
60
78, 79
3
16
1-83
2751
2863
2867, 2868
2663
2659
2987-3001
6
36,40
2800
2456
2801
31-35
1-17
2799, 2800
2835-2838
42-48
69
29, 30, 38
22
23
72, 73, 78, 79, 82
10
23
5,6
183
126
96
13
137
1,2
30
139
22
12
26
51
2-7
14
8-11
4
137
50-54
2859
2865
2856, 2857
2905
2905
2866-2868
2658
2774
2850
2819
2881
2871
2796
2884
401
2856
2884
2905
2840
2971
2933
2839, 2840
2841
2840
2839
2884
2996, 2997
231
51
2860
231
68
2865
223
19
2797
228
13
2841
231
68
2865
231
40,41
2858
231
61-67
2864, 2865
231
51
2860
231
54
2861
12
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ACTIONS, CIVIL — Continued.
parties to — Concluded.
joinder ........ 231
See also Joinder; Non- Joinder.
management of suit, by .... . 221
persons specially authorized, by . . .221
married women may be .... . 209
minors as (see Minors).
misleading of, rules to prevent . . . .213
motions by, rules as to . . . , . 231
new trials as to one or more (see Practice in Civil
Actions, new trials).
non-resident plaintiff, endorser for costs . .231
nonsuit of plaintiff, reference to auditor as affecting 231
See also Nonsuit.
notice of judgment, etc., to, district courts, in . 218
superior court, in . . . . . .221
offer of judgment by defendant . . . .231
particulars, bill of, by, attachment, in case of . 231
common counts, with . . . . .231
statement by either party .... 231
partnerships, limited, by and against . . . 109
plaintiff, term defined under sales act, so-called . 106
pleadings binding on . . . . . .231
limitation . . . . . . .231
tender of payment by ..... 232
towns as . . . . . . . .40
witness, called by, not to impeach , . . 233
competent as . . . . . . . 233
venue, in general ....... 223
arrest and supplementary proceedings . . . 224
assessors of taxes, actions for penalties against . 58
assigned claims ....... 223
Boston, by and against ..... 223
transfer from Suffolk ..... 223
change of, prejudice, etc., for ... . 223
cities, towns, etc., by or against .... 223
commonwealth, defendant, as ... . 258
mortgages, redemption of . . . . . 244
plaintiff, as 223
information by, for unlawful entry . . . 245
corporations, transitory, by and against . . 223
counties, by and against . . . ' . . 223
covenant, actions for breach of . . . . 223
divorce libels ....... 208
dower, etc., of insane spouse, release . . . 209
eminent domain proceedings, assessment of damages 79
erroneous, abatement of writ .... 223
judgment in, execution, direction to proper officer 235
removal to proper county ..... 223
error, writs of ...... . 250
executors, etc., transitory, by and against . . 223
forfeited goods, libel ...... 257
forfeiture, recovery . . . . . . . 223
insurance companies not to restrict, in poUcies, etc. 175
interpleader proceedings . . . . .231
land in different counties, relating to . . . 223
local actions, counties, by or against . . . 223
erroneous, judgment in, execution, direction to
proper officer .... 235
nonsuit, removal, etc. ..... 223
mistake as to, writ of error, not reviewable on . 250
mortgages, suits to redeem ..... 244
commonwealth, against ..... 244
negligence, for injuries from .... 223
Section
Page
2-4, 51, 54 2850, 2860, 2861
48
2780
49
2780
6
2640
3(2)
2663
71
2866
42-48
2859
140
2885
46
2752
21
2774
75,88
2867, 286,9
12
2853
14
2854
70
2866
26
1305
65
1240
87
2869
90
2870
12-14 ■
2900
2
401
23
2905
20
2904
1-15
2794-2797
6
2821
1
669
1
2794
7, 9
2795, 2796
10
2796
13
2796
7,8
2795
2
3070
40
2983
5
2795
1
2984
8
2795
6
2795
1-3
2794, 2795
6
2631
24
2643
14, 15
908, 909
1
2794
15
2926
15
2797
3
3015
11
2796
3
3068
14
2796
22
2308
41
2858
12
2796
6
2795
15
2926
15
2797
4
3016
26
2982
40
2983
7
2795
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ACTIONS, CIVIL — Concluded.
venue — Concluded.
non-residents, transitory, against, district courts, in 223
between ....... 223
probate bonds, on ..... . 205
rent, use and occupation, etc., transitory, deemed . 223
replevin ........ 223
state highways, injuries on, petitions for damages . 258
summary process to recover land .... 239
towns, etc., against, ways, defects, etc., in, negli-
gence, etc. ..... 223
transitory actions, in general .... 223
district courts, in . . . . . . 223
small claims procedure . . . .218
assigned claims ...... 223
Boston, by and against ..... 223
cities and towns, by and against . . . 223
corporations, by and against .... 223
covenant, breach of, deemed .... 223
executors, etc., by and against .... 223
See also Executors and Administrators (In-
dex pp. 499-501).
non-residents, against, district courts, in . . 223
between .....
parishes, by and against .
rent, use and occupation, etc., for, deemed
wrong county, abatement of writ
removal to proper
trustee process .....
district courts, in .
transfer of action ....
municipal court of Boston, in
. 223
. 223
. 223
. 223
. 223
. 246
. 223
. 246
/218
•\223
See also Trustee Process.
way, defect in, town, etc., against . . . 223
See also Absent Defendants, Proceedings Against;
Appeals; Arbitration, Contro-
versies, of; Arrest; Attachment
OF Property; Attorneys at Law;
Clerks of Courts ; Contract, Ac-
tions of; Contributory Negli-
gence; Courts; District Courts;
Equity; Error, Writ of; Evi-
dence; Joinder; Judgments in
Civil Actions; Juries and Jurors;
Limitation of Actions; Negli-
gence; Non-Joinder; Nonsuit;
Pleading in Civil Actions; Prac-
tice in Civil Actions; Replevin,
Actions of; Review, Writ of;
Service of Process; Set-off;
Small Claims Procedure; Su-
preme Judicial and Superior
Courts; Survival of Actions;
Tender of Payment; Tort; Trus-
tee Process; Witnesses; Writs.
ACTON.
congressional district, fifth, in . . . . .57
district court of central Middlesex, in district of . 218
medical examiner district, sixth Middlesex, in . .38
senatorial district, fifth Middlesex, in . . .57
ACTS AND RESOLVES.
binding, and attested copies of engrossed ... 3
blue book, so-called, publication ... 5
distribution, as enacted ...... 5
13
ction
Page
2
2794
1
2794
30
2609
3
2795
4
2795
2
3070
2
2955
7
2795
1
2794
2,7
2794, 2795
21
2746
1
2794
7,9
2795, 2796
8
2795
8
2795
3
2795
11
2796
2
2794
1
2794
8
2795
3
2795
1
2794
15
2797
2-4
2988
2
2794
4A
2988
54
2754
2
2794
2795
1
663
1
2738
1
388
3
666
23
102
2
116
4
117
14
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ACTS AND RESOLVES —Concluded.
effective date of .... •
governor's veto, subject to . . .
pamphlet edition .....
pocket veto, so-called ....
printed copies, certain, as sufficient evidence
repeal of certain, General Laws, by (see 1920, edition
of General Laws, Chapter
Schedules).
temporary, effect of General Laws on
8ee also Statutes.
ACTS OF INCORPORATION.
public acts, treated as .
See also Corporations (Index p. 272).
ACTUARIES' TABLE OF MORTALITY
valuation of life policies computed on
See also American Experience Table of Mor-
tality; American Men Mortal-
ity Table; Insurance.
ACTUARY.
commissioner of insurance to appoint, etc.
domestic life company to employ
state, appointment, etc. . . * .
ACUSHNET.
congressional district, fifteenth, in
medical examiner district, fourth Bristol, in
senatorial district, third Bristol, in .
third district court of Bristol, in district of
ADAMS.
congressional district, first, in .
fourth district court of Berkshire held at .
medical examiner district, first Berkshire, in
senatorial district, Berkshire, in
AD DAMNUM OF WRITS.
amount of recognizance or bond, as affecting
reduction, arrest on mesne process, in case of
ADDRESS, REMOVAL OF JUDGES UPON.
constitutional provision .... Art
ADJOURNMENT.
See Congress of the United States; Courts
General Court; Town Meetings
ADJUSTERS OF FIRE LOSSES.
See Insurance (Index pp. 691, 692).
ADJUTANT GENERAL.
See Militia.
AD LITEM.
See Gttardian ad Litem.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, COMMISSION
ON.
in general, annual report
appointment of commissioners, salaries, etc.
bureaus, organization into
chairman, appointment and salary
confidential employees
constituted .....
department, for certain purposes, deemed
deputies and employees
equal voice of commissioners
expenditures ....
governor and council, to serve imder
hearings before ....
quahfications of commissioners
testimony before, compulsion by court
Chapter
Section
Page
4
1, 2
108, 109
. Art
II
-
29
5
4
117
. Art
I
-
47
233
75
2913
edition
- 282,
281
10
3278
233
74
2912
175
9(1)
2299
. 26
7
209
. 175
32
2316
. 26
11
211
. 57
1
664
. 38
1
387
. 57
3
665
. 218
1
2737
. 57
1
662
. 218
1
2736
. 38
1
387
. 57
3
666
. 224
6,13
2821,2825
. 224
5
2821
7
30
7
7
7
30
7
29
30
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
33-35
33
2
4
3
7
2
1
1
6
32
6
2
11
4
11
41
140, 141
235
132
133
133
230
132
216
229
133
140
133
132
134
133
134
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, COMMISSION
ON — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
tie vote, governor, etc., to act in case of . . 7
witnesses before ....... 7
advisory standardization board, established, etc. . 7
budget commissioner, confidential employee for . 30
designation ....... 7
powers and duties, bonds, serial payments of annual,
amount necessary for . . .29
budget, preparation of . . . . .29
comptroller's bureau, access to . . . .7
estimates, budget, building construction, forecasts
of 29
state police, expense of patrolling highways . 22
departmental, filing with . . .29
investigation, etc., of .... 29
metropolitan planning division, by . .28
information and estimates, tabulated, filed with,
comptroller, by . . . . 29
probate registries, clerical assistance in . .217
comptroller, confidential employee for .30
designation ....... 7
powers and duties, accounting statements, to furnish 7
accounting system for departments ... 7
accounts, departmental, etc. .... 7
advances from treasury ..... 29
land and naval forces, for . . .33
metropolitan pay rolls, etc., for . . . 92
advertisements of legislative hearings . . 3
appropriations, expenditures in excess of . .29
insufficient, transfers to .... 6
payments from ...... 29
armories, reimbursement of towns, etc. . . 33
assurance fund, land registration, payments of
judgments from .... 185
bills and vouchers to be kept by ... 7
bonds, registered in place of coupon, certification 29
state officers, etc., of, amount of certain, to fix . 30
transfer of unexpended receipts from sale of . 29
wardens, etc., of state penal institutions, of,
amount, to fix . . . . 125
budget, assistance in preparing . . . .29
commissioner, annual statements, to file with . 29
co-operation with ..... 7
burial of soldiers, etc., state reimbursement for . 115
certification of payments ..... 29
claims against commonwealth, oath, may require 29
contracts, copies of certain, filed with . . 7
deer and moose, payment of damage caused by . 131
dental e.xaminers, expenses, etc., open to inspection
in office of . . . . .13
departmental papers, etc., access to . . .7
estimates, etc., departmental, copy filed with . 29
examination and certification of accounts . . 7
expenditures in excess of appropriations . . .29
firemen, allowance to families of certain . . 48
gasoline, etc., tax, reimbursement of certain users 64A
gypsy and brown tail moth suppression, reim-
bursement of cities and towns . 132
income tax, distribution to cities and towns, reim-
bursement of school expenses, for . 70
inquests, report of evidence at certain, bill sent
to 38
insane, etc., patients, bills for boarding out of . 123 •
Section
32
11, 12
26
7
4
50
6
21
5A
9B
3,4
6
5
33
7
4
20
16
16-19
23-25
152-183
99
35
26
8
20
46
103
14
58
15
56
3,5
5,6
5
21
20
18
61
14
113
21
18
3
13
26
83
7
14
11
17
15
Page
140
134, 135
138
230
133
226
218
136
217
195
216, 217
218
214
217
2732
230
133
136
135
135, 136
221
347-353
1064
104
221
124
221
317
2507
135
227
232
227
1517
217, 218
217
136
1422
220
228
135
1644
168
136
216
135
221
533
811
1655
851
391
1482
16
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, COMMISSION
ON — Continued.
comptroller — Cmdinued.
powers and duties — Continued.
insurance, companies, insolvent, receivers' sched-
ules, etc. . . . . .175
legislative, committees, expenses ... 3
hearings, advertisements of . . . .3
bulletins of ...... 5
Massachusetts, nautical school, requisitions for
cruises ..... 74
reformatory, e.xpenses for entertainment of
guests .....
school fund, distribution
state college, accounts ....
training schools, bonds of superintendents
Section
Page
savings of wards of .
metropolitan districts, advances for expenses of
militia, payments to, audit
motor vehicles, fees, rebate
hearings, fees of witnesses
policies, etc., board of appeal on, payment of
witnesses
naval forces, advances for
normal school principals, bonds of
notes for borrowed money, to countersign
officials, etc., lists of, verification
parks, certain state, estimate of annual expense 132A
29
29
125
125
70
75
120
/ 10
\ 120
92
33
90
90
26
33
73
29
7
payments from state treasury, certification
vouchers .......
penal institutions, state, certification of expenses
prisoners, aid to discharged, expenditures, ap-
proval
prison industries, receipts from .
prison-made goods, list to be sent to
probate, judges, performance of duties by other
judges . .
special service certified to .
registries, clerical assistance in
public administrators, claims against deposits by
quartermaster, corps, vouchers from .
state, advances to ....
railroad crossings, aboUtion of grade .
receipts and expenditures, account of
reformatory for women, books of account .
salary increases .....
savings banks and trust companies, unclaimed de^
posits .....
repayment .....
school fund, account of .
state, aid, etc., reimbursement of towns, etc.
employees, certain, to furnish names to com
missioner of corporations, etc.
highways, reimbursement to commonwealth for
construction
hospitals, accounts for maintenance
payment, etc., of bills
funds of patients in
infirmary, accounts, filed with
bond of superintendent
officers, expenses of
printing ....
tabulation of estimates
transfers, accounts, between
127
127
127
217
217
217
194
33
33
159
7
125
30
168
172
7
115
62
81
123
123
123
122
122
30
7
29
29
178
2398
37
104
35
104
12
121
51
885
26
1521
16
853
6
886
8
1458
15
152
23A
1461
99
1064
153
347
2
987
28
1003
8A
210
183
353
4
873
48
226
30
139
5
1663
18
220
20
221
54
1525
161
1565
71
1548
57
1546
14
2729
3
2726
33
2732
17
2541
153
347
152
347
70,78
2007,2011
18
136
34
1522
47
239
43
2212
50
2275
18
136
15
1419
34
771
9
932
32
1486
32
1486
39A
1488
6
1473
4
1472
25
233
13,15
135
5
217
29
222
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, COMMISSION
ON — Continued.
comptroller — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
traveling expenses of state officers, etc., allowance 30
veterans, civil war, retirement . . . .32
vouchers, filing with ..... 29
white pine blister rust, damage, awards certified to 128
witnesses, general court, before, returns to, as to
payments ..... 3
insurance commissioner, before . . .175
public utilities commission, before, payment . 25
personnel and standardization, division of . 7
appeals from, special reports, as to . . .30
state documents, as to publication of . . . 5
confidential employee for . . . . .30
co-ordination and standardization, duties as to . 7
director, in charge of . . . . . .7
appointment, salary, etc. . . . . . 7
powers and duties, letterheads, uniform style . 30
text books, case books, etc., distribution . . 5
powers and duties, officials and employees, etc.,
state, classification and salaries . 30
information from departments, etc. . . 30
printing ....... 7
records of commonwealth ..... 66
reports, of state departments .... 5
special ....... 30.
salaries, state officers and employees, of, classi-
fication, in relation to . . .30
state, printing, supervision .... 5
publications ....... 7
statistics of labor, etc., printing of reports . . 149
technical advisers, provision .... 7
witnesses, etc., may summon .... 7
powers and duties of the commission, accounting
standards, questions as to
administration, changes in methods of .
annual report to general court
balance sheet account of state property, additions
to, etc.
board, sitting as .
books, papers, etc., may require .
business affairs of commonwealth, inquiries into
changes in laws, etc., to recommend
classification of employees
consolidation, etc., of departments
contracts of state purchasing agent, approval
economy and efficiency, to promote
estimates of departments, reports, etc., as to
fees, etc., payment into state treasury .
hearings, rules and regulations as to • .
marine fisheries, bulletins as to
oaths, may administer
purchase of supplies, competition, stimulation of
rules as to .
copies mailed, etc., on request
removal of officer for non-comphance with
salaries, maximum and minimum .
special examinations as to finances
state, printing and binding, contracts for
prison colony, approval of site .
vacations, standardizing
witnesses, etc., may summon
7
7
7
30
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
30
7
130
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
125
7
7
Section
25
49
20
23
38
8A
5A
5
35
8
7
28
5
6
30A
8
45-50
38
30
1
6
35
45-49
1
29
170
28
11, 12
31
7
33-35
33
31
22, 31, 32
11, 12
7
7
7
7
31
7
8
27
11
llA
11
22
22
22
23
7
9-12
1
41A
7
11, 12
17
Page
233
292
221
1572
104
2299
205
133
235
118
230
139
133
133
234
118
238, 239
236
139
826
118
235
238, 239
115
139
1900
139
134, 135
140
133
140, 141
235
140
136, 140
134, 135
1-33
133
133
133
140
133
134
234
134
1592
134
136
136
136
138
133
134, 135
115
1523
133
134, 135
18
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, COMMISSION
ON — Concluded.
state purchasing agent, confidential employee for
designation and bond ....
powers and duties, advisory standardization board
to head ....
blind, certain products of, to purchase
bulletin of supplies to be purchased .
classified list of prospective bidders, to keep
duplicate and obsolete documents, disposal
institutions, producing, to advise with
laboratory, may establish ....
letterheads, uniform style
Massachusetts reformatory, paper, to furnish to
purchase of supplies ....
motor vehicles, state, marking .
prison-made goods, requisitions for
quarters in state house ....
reformatory for women, suppUes, purchase .
supplies, departmental, etc., purchase
supply office, to establish
See also Commonwealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; officers and
employees.
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEASED
PERSONS.
See Estates of Deceased Persons; Executors
AND Administrators; Public Ad-
ministrators; Taxation, estates
of certain decedents, transfers
of; legacies and successions, of.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND BOARDS.
court review of orders of [see Appeals (Index pp. 46-49);
Supreme Judicial and Superior
Courts (Index pp. 1307, 1308, 1311) ].
ADMINISTRATORS.
See Executors and Administrators.
ADMINISTRATORS DE BONIS NON.
See Executors and Administrators.
ADMINISTRATORS, PUBLIC.
See Public Administrators.
ADMIRALTY, ETC.
jurisdiction ......
ADMISSIONS.
allegations in pleadings not denied ....
. corporate existence, pleadings, etc., by . . .
documents, etc., execution of, on demand of party
equity suits, answers in, facts in, etc.
facts, etc., in law and equity suits, upon demand of party
funds, of, trustee process, in .
marriage, of .
partners, of, effect .....
public way, existence of, pleadings, etc., by
representative capacit3% pleadings, etc., by
signature, of, when . . . .
See also Evidence (Index p. 484).
ADOPTION OF CHILDREN.
advertisements of children offered, etc., for
Boston, trustees for children, notice to, when
change of name, decree ......
birth record, amendment .....
recording, in case of illegitimacy ....
charitable institution, incorporated, giving child to,
etc., effect 210
support of child in, effect ..... 210
Section
. 30
7
230
7
4
133
7
26
138
. 69
25
848
7
22
136
7
22
136
. 30
42
237
7
25
138
7
24
138
. 30
30A
234
7
27
139
. 125
26
1521
. 30
36
236
. 127
57
1546
7
24
138
. 125
34
1522
. 30
51,52
239, 240
7
24
138
Art. Ill
231
231
231
214
231
246
207
108A
231
231
231
210
210
210
46
46
38
2857
30
2856
69, 142
146
14
2865,
2885
,2886
2671
69, 142
146
14
47
11
30
30
29
llA
3
6
13
13
3
3
2865,
2885
,2886
2990
2628
1289
2856
2856
2856
2650
2647
2649
511
511
2647
2647
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
19
ADOPTION OF CHlLDRETi — Continued
child, adopted, consent necessary, when
destitute parents, etc., support by
foreign laws, under, rights of
inheritance by and from
natural parents, to inherit from
property rights .
foreign state, adopted in
second adoption, effect
wills, under
public support of, effect
notice to public welfare department, etc.
will, etc., in, term child to include adopted
consent, certain persons, of, required
dispensed with, when .
notice in default of . . .
failure to object after, proceedings
decree of court, appeal of parent from
effect .....
• report by public welfare department
desertion, neglect, etc., of parent, effect
foundling, publication dispensed with
guardian, ad htem, appointment
child, of, consent ■ .
not required, when .
husband, cluld, of, consent
wife, or, petitioner, of, to join with
illegitimate, consent of mother
not required, when .
infants (see, infra, infants),
infants, illegitimate ......
receiving for, notice to public welfare department,
etc. ......
insanity, imprisonment, etc., parents, of, effect .
marriage of adopted person, notice of intention .
parents, child, of, appeal by
consent
not required, when .
failure to object after notice,
permitted, when
appeal, in general
parent without notice, by
petition to probate court
change of name, may request
guardian ad litem on .
husband or wife to join in
illegitimacy, not to aver
investigation and report by
ment .
jurisdiction
Chapter
Section
Page
effect
non-resident, by .
notice
failure to object after, proceedings
public welfare department, to
public welfare board, to, when
prior residence with petitioner
public welfare department, notice to, when
public welfare depart-
. 210
. 210
. 210
. 210
. 210
, 210
, 210
, 210
, 210
, 210
, 210
, 210
, 210
210
210
210
210
, 210
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
119
119
210
207
210
210
210
210
210
215
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
/210
\215
210
210
210
210
210
210
/ 119
\210
210
relatives, etc., certain, not subject to . . .
second, etc., adoption, consent of previous adopting
parent ..... 210
not required, when ...... 210
effect 210
state institutions, from . . . . . .121
2
2647
6
2649
9
2650
7
2649
7
2649
7
2649
9
2650
10
2650
8
2649
3
2647
3
2647
8
2649
2
2647
3
2647
4
2648
5
2648
11
2650
6
2649
5A
2648
3
2647
4
2648
5
2648
2 .
2647
3
2647
2
2647
1
2647
2
2647
3
2647
16, 20, 21
1441
, 1442
14, 20, 21
1441
, 1442
3
2647
27
2623
11
2650
2
2647
3
2647
5
2648
1
2647
9-29
2678
-2682
11
2650
1
2647
6
2649
5
2648
1
2647
2
2647
5A
2648
1
2647
3
2677
1
2647
4
2648
5
2648
5A
2648
3
2647
5A
2648
14, 20, 21
1441
1442
3, 4, 5A
2647
2648
1
2647
2
2647
3
2647
10
2650
18,19
1466
20
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
210
119
111
111
111
111
111
270
94
94
94
Chapter
ADOPTION OF CHILDREN — Concluded.
supreme judicial court, allowance of appeal by .
without commonwealth, from, placing in family with
view to, permit, etc.
ADULTERATION.
drugs, public health department, investigation by
food, analyses, publication .....
manufacturers' or dealers' names, publication
public health department, duties .
trade marks, names, etc., publication
liquor to drink, penalty ....
milk ....
shellfish, adulterated, sale, etc., of, defenses
term defined, certain laws, as to
See also Bread and Bakery Products; Butter; Con-
fectionery, adulteration; Dru(;s,
adulteration and adulterated;
Drugs, Narcotic, and Stimulants;
Food; Ice Cream; Intoxicating
Liquors; Milk and Cream.
ADULTERY.
cohabitation, etc., of divorced persons as
definition and penalty . . •
divorce, as cause for
for, co-respondents, protection
dower, as affecting .
legitimacy of issue, not to affect
notice to district attorney
wife's separate estate, effect on
See also Divorce.
indictment for, form
meaning in ...
probate proceedings, charged in, naming of third parties
ADULT POOR, STATE.
aid, etc., of, enforcement of law as to
See also Mothers with Dependent Children, Aid
to; Poor and Indigent Persons
(Index p. 1017); Public Welfare,
Department of.
ADVANCEMENTS.
death of recipient before intestate, effect
general rule as to .
probate court, jurisdiction
proof .....
value, how determined
widow's share only in residue after
ADVANCES.
disbursing officers, to [see County Finance (Index
p. 316); Factors; Municipal Fi-
nance; State Finance (Index
p. 1257)].
ADVANCING CAUSES.
See Speedy Trials and Cases Given Precedence.
ADVERSE CLAIMANTS.
See Interpleader; Trustee Process; and specific
titles.
ADVERSE POSSESSION.
deed effectual notwithstanding ....
devise undefeated by testator's disseisin .
expectant estate not barred by, of precedent estate
public ways, as affecting .....
See alsd Disseisin; Prescription, Title by.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
abortion, means of procuring, penalty
adoption of children ......
208
272
208
208
208
208
208
208
277
277
209
18
196
196
196
196
196
196
183
191
184
272
210
Section
Page
11
2650
30A
1443
5
1329
25
1333
25
1333
5, 23, 25
1329, 1332
1333
25
1333
1
3162
17A, 19
1090
1091
194 A
1136
106,163,186 1113,1127,1131
40
2636
14
3182
1
2630
9-11
2631, 2632
27
2634
25
2634
45
2637
26
2634
Forms
3248
39
3240
32A
2645
185
7
2545
3,4
2544, 2545
8
2545
5
2545
6
2545
3
2544
7
2461
24
2529
10
2476
3
973
20
3183
llA
2650
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
21
267
94
208
112
149
149
Chapter
ADVERTISEMENTS — Concluded.
bank bills, etc., making, to resemble, penalty
blue sky law, so-called, under (see Securities, promo-
tion and sale of),
butter substitutes, of, regulated
divorces, to procure, penalty ....
drug business, retail, of, permit necessary .
employment, concerning, fraudulent, penalty
strikes, etc., during, penalty
false, etc., college, etc., pretended endorsement of,
penalty ....
degrees, educational, as to, penalty
insurance agent, etc., pretending to be, penalty
insurance companies, by, penalty .
submission of material to commissioner
firearms, of ...... .
fraternal, etc., societies, by agents of
marriage ceremony, for performance of, penalty
mining stocks, of .
municipalities, by, appropriations
narcotic drugs, certain, as to, forbidden, penalty
sale, etc., of certain preparations containing, as to
political, corporations, by, penalty . . . . <
signing, regulated .....
penalty for unsigned ....
See also Elections.
posted on fence, etc., penalties ...
registration (see Trade M.\rks and Labels).
required or regulated in specific cases (see specific titles)
search warrant for counterfeits, etc., of registered
shade trees, public, affixing to, penalized, when .
supplies for state departments, etc., for
untrue and misleading, publication, penalty
venereal diseases, as to, penalty ...
ADVERTISING SIGNS AND DEVICES.
public ways, on, etc., permits for
regulation, constitutional authorization . . Art
See also Billboards and Advertising Signs, Public
Ways, etc., on.
ADVISORY BOARD OF PARDONS.
See Correction, Department of (Inde.x p. 301).
ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
towns, in ...... .
ADVISORY STANDARDIZATION BOARD.
establishment, duties, etc. . • .
AERONAUTICAL EXPERTS.
advisory board of .
AEROPLANES.
militia, of, maintenance, etc. ....
See also Aircraft.
AFFIDAVITS.
court proceedings, in, clerks of courts, etc., before
equity proceedings, in . ...
no defence to civil action ....
prosecution proceedings, in (see titles of specific cases)
real estate titles, affecting, recording
AFFILIATED COMPANY.
See Gas and Electric Companies (Index p. 588).
AFFIRM.
term swear includes, when ....
AFFIRMATION.
jurors, by, criminal cases, in .
oath, term includes .....
indictment, on .....
266
266
175
175
175
140
176
207
93
40
94
94
55
56
55
56
266
Section
Page
29
3149
51
1100
43
2637
38
1382
21
1866
22,23
1866
90
3133
89
3133
175
2397
18
2305
191
2403
126
1737
49
2423
58
2629
15-18
1071
6A
406
)8, 213
1140, 1141
217
1142
7
640
58
660
33
645
62
661
125, 126
7(33)
3140
276
1
3211
87
9
977
7
22
136
266
91,92
3132, 3133
272
29
3184
85
8,9
966, 967
L
-
67
. 39
16
398
7
26
138
. 90
37,38
1014
. 33
77 (b)
326
. 221
18
2774
. 233
67
2912
. 231
59
2862
. 183
5A
2460
113
278
5
3255
4
7(21)
112
277
36
3239
22
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
AFFIRMATION — Concluded.
witnesses, by .
See also Oaths and Affirmations.
AFFRAY.
indictment for, form ......
meaning in .......
recognizance by one making . . . . .
See also Peace.
AFFRAYS AND RIOTS.
suppression, justices of courts, etc., duties
use of militia for (see Militia, aid to civil power).
trial justices, jurisdiction . . . . .
See also Riots.
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
general provisions .......
See also Churches; Religious Societies.
AGAWAM.
congressional district, second, in ... .
district court of Springfield, in district of
medical examiner district, second Hampden, in .
senatorial district, Berkshire, Hampshire and Hamp-
den, in ...
See also Westfield River.
AGED PERSONS.
adequate assistance to, bureau of old age assistance,
local, to grant
establishment, by local boards of public welfare
need, conditions affecting ....
paupers, recipients not deemed
place of rendering .....
public welfare department, supervision by
records and reports .....
rules as to administration, etc.
settlement as affecting municipal liability
state reimbursement .....
who entitled to .
boarding homes for, licensing, etc.
old age assistance, rendition in . . .
conservators of (see Guardians and Conservators)
jury service, exemption from ....
public bequest fund, distribution to certain
taxation, exemption from . . .
AGENTS.
advances, etc., by, lien for ....
to, third persons, by, lien for
executors, etc., non-resident, for, appointment, etc.
express companies, foreign, of .
foreign trustee, of .
gift or gratuity to, for corrupt purpose, penalty
guardians and conservators, non-resident, for
insurance [see Insurance, agents and brokers (Index
pp. 692-695) J.
legislative, term defined ......
See also General Court.
lien of, advances, for, etc. . . . . .
dissolution ........
expenses attending shipment, etc., for, preserved
motor vehicles, injuries caused by .
pledge or deposit by, effect . . . . .
propertj' intrusted with, validity of sale by
service of process, for, certain non-residents, etc., to
appoint . . . . .
See also Service of Process.
spinners, etc., lien law, in relation to . . .
See also Absent Defenda.nts, Proceedings Against;
Service of Process.
apter
Section
Page
233
17,
18
2904
277
Forms
3248
277
39
3240
275
14
3209
220
3
2766
219
3
2761
67
57
218
38
57
40-43
39
836, 837
1
663
1
2738
1
387
666
. 118A
2
1437
. 118A
2
1437
. 118A
2
1437
. 118A
1
1437
. 118A
1
1437
. 118A
1-4
1437
. 118A
2
1437
. 118A
1,4
1437
. 118A
3
1437
. 118A
3
1437
. 118A
1
1437
. 121
22A
1466
. 118A
1
1437
. 234
1
2914
6
28B-28D
129^
. 59
5 (17, 18)
689
. 104
2,3,6
1209, 1210
. 104
4-6
1209, 1210
. 195
8, 10
2542, 2543
. 159
5-7
1991
. 203
15
2587
. 271
39
3177
. 201
49
2576
105
104
2,3,6
1209, 1210
255
32,33
3063, 3064
104
6
1210
231
85A
2869
104
4-6
1209, 1210
104
1
1209
227
5
283a
255
31A
3062:
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
AGE OF CONSENT.
See Marriage; Rape.
AGGREGATES, TABLES OF.
preparation, form, compilation, etc. ....
AGISTERS.
lien ........
dissolution by bond ......
enforcement, proceedings .....
See also Liens, animals, on, etc.
AGREED FACTS.
See Case Stated.
AGREEMENTS.
See Contracts.
AGREEMENTS IN CIVIL ACTIONS.
general provisions .......
See also Actions, Civil, parties to; Practice in Civil
Actions.
AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIE-
TIES.
bank shares, tax on, payment of amount to
co-operative .....
See also Corporations, co-operative.
exhibitions, etc., assignment of police at
gaming, etc., near, forbidden, penalty
preservation of peace at, regulations for
penalty for violation
sale of goods, etc., near, forbidden, when, penalty
tickets to, resale law not applicable
taxation, incorporated, exemption
See also Corporations, co-operative (Index p. 286).
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, MASSACHUSETTS.
See Massachusetts State College.
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
term defined ........ 74
See also Massachusetts State College; Voca-
tional Education.
AGRICULTURAL, ETC., ASSOCIATIONS.
See Corporations, co-operative (Index p. 286).
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION.
See Massachusetts State College, Massachu-
setts agricultural experiment
station.
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
tickets to, resale law not applicable to . . .
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
pedlers, sale by ...... .
AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
reclamation, credit union loans for .
See also Farm Loan Bonds.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
co-operative production, marketing, etc., investigation
exhibitions of, use of armories .....
laws as to production, enforcement ....
Lord's day, raising on ..... ,
soil adaptation, investigation .....
See also Agricultural Resources; Agriculture;
Agriculture, Department of.
AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.
tractors, etc., used in, limited operation without regis-
tration, when permitted . . 90
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES.
conservation of, constitutional provision . Art. XLIX
development, agriculture department to collect, etc.,
information ... 128
LAWS.
23
apter
Section
Page
58
29
677
59
45,47
702, 704
255
24
3061
255
32-34
3063, 3064
255
26-31
3061, 3062
231 72, 73, 78, 79, 82
63
157
128
128
128
128
128
140
/ 59
\157
2866-2868
9
779
3-18
1971-1975
46
1577
49,50
1578
48
1578
50
1578
49,50
1578
185G
1751
5(4)
687
18
1975
875
140
185G
1751
101
17
1194
171
19
2258
128
33
128
136
128
2
48 {(l)
2
6
15
1568
319
1568
1673
1571
994
67
1569
24
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES — Concluded.
promotion, agriculture department to aid .
Massachusetts industrial commission, duties as to
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS.
See Vocational Education.
AGRICULTURAL SEEDS.
regulation of sale .
access to premises, etc.
approximate, definition of term
definitions .....
enforcement ....
exemptions ....
hearings prior to prosecutions
inspection ...
labels, contents, etc.
false labelling ....
mixtures ....
"not tested" ....
vegetable seeds
weed seeds, labels to show
penalty .....
rules and regulations of commissioner
samples, taking, testing
submission for ...
AGRICULTURE.
associations engaged in [see Corporations, co-
operative (Index p. 286)].
boilers, and engines used in, operator's license not
necessary
used in, inspection, exempt from .
cities and towns, aid by, to
corporations to promote, organization
county aid to, directors, choice by towns, etc
trustees, appointment .
audit of accounts
budget to county commissioners
expenditures by . . .
instructors, appointment, etc.
receipts, expenditures and agreements by .
demonstration work in, land purchases, towns, etc.
by
municipal appropriations for
education in, education department may provide, at
North Adams normal school
encouragement of, constitutional provision
exhibitions of products of, use of armories
instruction in (see Massachusetts State College;
Vocational Education).
Lord's day, harvesting, etc., products on, when per-
mitted .....
motor tractors or trailers used in, operation without
registration
schools for, cities, in .... .
counties, in certain .....
tractors used in, gasohne tax exemption .
operation without registration
United States department of (see United States).
See also Agriculture, Department of; Vocational
Education.
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.
in general, commissioner to control
definitions ........
expenses, traveling, etc. .....
farm machinery of, operation, etc., of, eight hour law
not applicable ....
Section
Page
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94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
146
146
128
180
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
73
33
136
20
128
20
149
2
1568
9A-9C
197
261A-261L
1155-1157
261 H
1156
261J
1157
1, 261.J
1084, 1157
261G
1156
261F
1156
261G
1156
261 H
1156
261A
1155
261L
1157
261B, 261C
1155, 1156
261E
1166
261D
1156
261A-261C
1155, 1156
261L
1157
261J, 261K
1157
261H, 2611
1156, 1157
261K
1157
46, 51
1826,
182S
7
1821
40-45
1576
1577
3,4
2442
41
1577
40
1576
40
1576
44
1577
42,45
1577
43
1577
42
1577
45
1577
45
1577
2
873
2
43
48 ('/)
319
1
1
5
36
1673
90
9
994
. 74
15-17
878
. 74
25-38
881, 882
. 64A
1,7
809,811
. 90
9
994
188
1568
189
1870
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
25
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued
in general — Concluded.
inspectors, experts, etc., appointment
interference with inspectors of dairy products, etc.,
penalty ....
organization ......
reclamation board, state, to serve in
employee on .
advisory board, appointment, compensation, etc.
powers and duties .....
qualifications ......
commissioner, appointment and salary .
powers and duties, in general
apiaries, inspector of, appointment
report from ......
appeals to, division of plant pest control, from
proceedings after decision on .
apples .......
demonstration sheep farms
European corn borer ....
farm and forest lands, depredations on, posters
printing and furnishing .
farmers' clubs, returns to .
farm products, grading, etc., of .
lectures, to arrange for certain .
markets, public .....
Massachusetts, industrial commission, member of
state college, trustee of, to be
milk, etc., licenses to sell ....
nursery agent, revocation of license .
posters setting forth certain criminal laws .
prosecutions for suppression of plant pests, etc
publications, to issue certain
reports to, by certain employees
ruffed grouse damaging fruit trees
seeds, agricultural
state reclamation board, designation
supervision of department
white pine blister rust, appeals to, regarding
compensation for damages incident to suppres
sion of ....
divisions, etc., of, in general:
directors of, appointment and compensation
organization of department into
apiaries, inspector of, appointment
powers and duties
regulations by * .
penalty for violation
report to commissioner
department, report of, to contain
See also Bees.
dairying and animal husbandry, division of, in gen-
eral:
organization ......
seal of, counterfeit, penalty for use
powers and duties, annual report of agents, etc. .
barns, etc., unsanitary condition of, to report .
butter and cheese, to investigate methods of
making .....
dairy products and imitations, to investigate,
enforce laws, etc. ....
milk ........
Chapter
Section
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94
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128
128
128
128
131
94
252
20
128
128
20
20
20
128
128
128
128
128
20
94
128
128
128
128
94
128
189
14
1570
1-5
188, 189
2
3025
2
3025
2
188
3
189
1
188
2
188
3,4
189
4
189
37
1576
25
1573
26
1573
100-109
1112
-1114
8
1569
9,10
1570
30-31A
1574
7
1569
47
1578
117A-117F
1116
, 1117
8
1569
6
1569
10
407
9A
199
20
180
41, 42 A
1097
18
1571
7
1569
30
1574
6
1569
15
1571
92
1639
261G-261L
1156
,1157
2
3025
1,3
188, 189
25
1573
23
1572
4
189
4
189
4
189
32-38
1575
1576
32
1575
38
1576
37
1576
5
1569
4
189
39
1096
5
1569
13
1570
12
1570
12
1570
36,37
1095,
1096
12
1570
26
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued.
divisions, etc., of — Concluded.
dairying and animal husbandry, division of — Con-
cluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
oleomargarine, sale .....
public health department, to co-operate with,
when ....
markets, division of, organization .
powers and duties, in general
ornithology, division of, organization
director, annual reports of
birds, observers of, may appoint
duties ......
ruffed grouse, permits to kill
plant pest control, division of, in general:
appeals from, to commissioner
proceedings after decision on
gypsy and brown tail moths not in jurisdiction of
organization ....
penalty for interference with .
powers and duties, European corn borer
fruits ......
insect pests, suppression
nurseries and nursery stock .
requirements, general, may prescribe
San Jose scale ....
white pine blister rust .
reclamation, soil survey and fairs, division of, organ
ization
board, annual report by
engineers and assistants
how constituted ....
powers and duties
service in department .
powers and duties of the department:
agricultural, libraries, etc., to encourage establish
ment of ... .
products, co-operative production, etc., of, to aid
etc. .....
laws as to production, marketing, etc., to exe-
cute, etc. ....
soil adaptation .....
sources of supply, to investigate
resources, promotion, etc., of .
animal breeding, enforcement of laws as to
annual report ......
apiaries, enforcement of laws as to
apple grading, enforcement of laws as to
bees, enforcement of laws as to .
bequests and gifts, certain, to hold in trust
birds ........
dairy products ......
demonstration sheep farms ....
education, agricultural, gifts, etc., to promote, may
take, etc. ....
European corn borer, etc., quarantine to suppress,
penalty ..... 128
exhibitions of flowers, fruit, etc., to conduct . . 128
farmers' clubs, to encourage establishment of . 128
farm labor, supply of, to aid distribution of . . 128
farms, reoccupation, settlement, etc. . . . 128
food produced, etc., quantities, etc., statistics . 128
information, to disseminate certain, by lectures, etc. 128
markets, public ....... 40
94
128
20
128
20
128
128
128
131
128
128
128
20
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
20
252
252
252
252
252
128
128
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128
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128
128
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128
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Section
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Page
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12
.
1570
4
1189
2
1568
4
189
39
1576
39
1576
39
1576
92
1639
25
1573
26
1573
28
1574
4
189
29
1574
31
1574
21
1572
24, 27, 31
1573
1574
17-21, 27
1571
-1573
27
1573
24
1573
22,23
1572
4
189
3
3025
4
3026
2
3025
3-14B
3025
-3035
2
3025
15
1571
1568
2
1568
15
1571
2
1586
2,3
1568, 1569
2
1568
5
1569
2, 32-38
1568
1575, 1576
2,8
1568, 1569
2, 32-38
1568
1575, 1576
4
1569
2,39
1568, 1576
2,14
1568, 1570
9-11
1570
4
1569
30,31
1574
2
1568
15
1571
2
1568
2,3
1568, 1569
2
1568
15
1571
10
407
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
27
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF — Concluded.
powers and duties of the departmeni. — Concluded.
ornithology, enforcement of laws as to .
plant pest control, enforcement of laws as to .
prizes for flowers, fruit, etc., to offer
prosecutions to enforce certain laws
reclamation board, state, member to serve on
rural life, improvement of, to aid . . . .
trees and birds, leaflet relative to, to publish, etc. .
waste land, reclamation, etc., by prisoners, informa-
tion to commissioner of correction
as to, by .
See also Agriculture; Commonwealth, depart-
ments, boards, commissions, etc. ;
officers and employees; State
Finance.
["AID.
aged persons, to (see Aged Persons).
civil power, to, military forces, by .
See also Militia.
federal (see Federal Aid).
military (see State Aid, Military Aid and Sol-
diers' Relief).
mothers with dependent children, to (see Mothers
with Dependent Children, Aid
to).
prisoners, etc., to (see Penal and Reformatory Insti-
tutions, in general, prisoners in),
state (see State Aid, Military Aid and Soldiers'
AID AND RELIEF, DIVISION OF.
See Public Welfare, Department of.
AID TO OFFICER IN CRIMINAL CASES.
refusal, penalty .......
AIRCRAFT.
in general:
accidents involving personal injuries, etc., report
advisory board of aeronautical experts, appoint-
ment and duties .
aircraft, term defined .....
appeals from registrar's decisions, etc. .
certified copies, fees .....
commercial flying, term defined
damage, report ......
definitions .......
insurance of, etc. [see Insurance (Index p. 698)
judicial enforcement of laws, etc., as to .
military, maintenance, etc. ....
penalty, general ......
private flying, term defined ....
rules and regulations, public works department, by
registrar, by .
judicial enforcement
penalty for violation
service of process on registrar as attorney
licensing of pilots, advisory board of aeronautical
experts, duties as to
appeals from registrar's decisions, etc.
applications, oath, etc., under, to be
certified copy, fee for .
commercial license, rights under
competency, how determined
designation of licenses .
examination fee .
excess of authority under, revocation, etc., for
Chapter
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128
128
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128
127
2
1568
2
1568
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1568
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1574
2
3025
2
1568
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1568
81
1551
33
5, 8, 9, 25-34 308, 309, 313-315
268
90
24
50
3156
1018
. 90
37, 38, 43, 50
1014, 1016
1018
. 90
35,41
1014
1016
. 90
28, 58
1003
1019
. 90
40
1015
. 90
35
1014
. 90
50
1018
. 90
35
1014
. 90
60
1020
. 33
77(6)
326
. 90
59
1019
. 90
35
1014
y 90
57
1019
. 90
58
1019
. 90
60
1020
. 90
59
1019
. 90
1
41
1015
1
. 90
37,38
1014
. 90
58
1019
. 90
36
1014
. 90
40
1015
. 90
39
1014
. 90
38
1014
. 90
39
1014
. 90
40
1015
. 90
49
1017
28
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
AIRCRAFT — Continued.
licensing of pilots — Concluded.
expiration .......
federal, etc., licensee, rights of, statement by, etc
service, no license required
fee ....-•• •
flights by applicants .....
gliders, fees for licenses to operate
instruction, operation by unhcensed person for
license dispensed with, when
lost, etc., license, fee for additional
non-resident licensees .....
registrar, attorney for service of process
operation without license forbidden, penalty, excep-
tion
private license, rights under .
renewals, applications for
restrictions, etc., license to contain
revocation and suspension of license
rules and regulations by registrar, penalty for violation
judicial enforcemont
state service, no license required .
United States service, no license required
unlicensed persons, operation by .
operation, accidents involving personal injuries, etc.,
report .
aerial acrobatics by commercial pilot forbidden, ex-
cept .....
revocation, etc., of license
appeals from registrar's decisions, etc. .
assembly of persons, over, regulated
damage to aircraft, report ....
dangerous, etc., revocation, etc., for
exhibitions of attempted transfers, etc., forbidden
revocation, etc., of license
experimental purposes, unregistered aircraft, of, for
feats of daring, etc., forbidden
gasoline, etc., sale on Lord's day for
instruction, for .
landing, of, regulated .....
places, designation, marking, rules, etc.
license or registration, without, forbidden
liquor, under influence of, penalty
revocation, etc., of Ucense
load, maximum .
minimum altitudes
missiles, dropping, forbidden
revocation, etc., of license
parachutes, use of, permitted
rules and regulations, public works department, by
registrar, by, penalty for violation
judicial enforcement ....
thickly settled, etc., districts, over
unauthorized, suspension, etc., of registration .
unfit craft for, repair and approval
unhcensed persons, by ....
unregistered, experimental purposes, for
general prohibition .....
penalty ......
registration, advisory board of aeronautical experts,
duties as to .
appeals from registrar's decisions, etc. .
applications for, contents, etc. ...
fees to accompany .
oath, etc., under, to be
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
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1015
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1015
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1015
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1015
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1014
40
1015
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1015
41
1015
40
1015
• 41
1015
41
1015
36
1014
39
1014
36, 40
1014
1015
39
1015
49
1017
58,59
1019
60
1020
41
1015
41
1015
41
1015
50
1018
52
1018
49
1017
58
1019
51
1018
50
1018
49
1017
53
1018
49
1017
48
1017
53
1018
6
1673
41,52
1015
1018
56, 57
1019
57
1019
36
1014
59
1020
49
1017
54
1018
51,55
1018
1019
53
1018
49
1017
53
1018
57
1019
58, 59
1019
60
1020
48, 52, 55
1017
-1019
49
1017
50
1018
41
1015
,1016
48
1017
36
1014
59
1019
37,43
1014
1016
58
1019
42
1016
36
1014
36
1014
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
AIRCRAFT — Concluded.
registration — Concluded.
certified copies, fees for
commercial, designation as, right under
damage to registered, report, replacement, etc
revocation, etc., of registration .
designation for ....
dispensed with, when .
examination by board .
experimental purposes, operation of unregistered, for
expiration ......
federal or foreign state service, in, exemptions
fees .......
gliders, fees for .
load, maximum .....
lost, etc., certificate, fee for additional .
non-resident registrants
operation, and exhibition
without, forbidden ....
penalty .....
private, designation as, rights under
registrar's authority ....
renewals, fee, etc. ....
revocation or suspension
rules and regulations by registrar .
judicial enforcement
penalty for violation
symbols, designation by, etc.
United States, states, etc., belonging to, none
sary ....
unregistered, experimental purposes, for
limited operation ....
statements by owners, filing
use of, revocation of pilot's license
See also Public Works, Department of, regis-
trar of motor vehicles (Index
p. 1093).
AIR DUCTS.
wooden, in certain buildings, forbidden
AIR GUNS.
sale to minors, penalty ......
See also Weapons.
AIR INTAKES.
tenement house laws, under .....
AIR, LIGHT AND.
easements of, not acquired by use ....
AIRPLANES.
See Aeroplanes; Aircraft.
AIRPORTS, MUNICIPAL.
establishment, appropriations for
loans for .....
AIR TANKS.
inspection .....
certificate .....
fees ......
preparation for .
report by insurance company
tests for .... .
insurance, as to [see Insurance (Index p. 698)
companies, inspection by
reports .....
notice of location ....
penalty .....
rules and regulations for use
Chapter
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
143
140
144
145
187
29
Section
Page
40
1015
44
1016
50
1018
49
1017
44
1016
47
1017
43
1016
48
1017
46
1016
45,47
1016, 1017
46
1017
46
1017
54
1018
40
1015
47
1017
43
1016
36
1014
59
1019
44
1016
36
1014
46
1016
49
1017
58
1019
60
1020
59
1019
45,47
1016, 1017
47
1017
48
1017
47
1017
47
1017
49
1017
25
1770
30
1737
15
1790
15
1811
2513
40
5(35)
405
44
7(12)
488
146
36
1825
146
34
1825
146
40
1825
146
39
1825
146
38
1825
146
39
1825
146
34,36
1825
146
38
1825
146
37
1825
146
41
1826
146
35
1825
30
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
AISLES.
Viortable seats in, forbidden .....
ALARM OF FIRE.
apparatus for, penalties for injuries, etc. .
false, penalty for making; .....
ALCOHOL.
candy containing, penalty for sale ....
content, analysis of liquors to show ....
druggists, sale by .
label on package of drug containing, to bear statement,
when ......
patent medicines or food containing, labelling .
schools to teach effects, etc., of ....
wood, food, etc., containing, penalty for sale, etc.
sale regulated .......
See also Beverages, Non-intoxicating, Certain;
Drugs; Drugs, Narcotic, and
Stimulants; Intoxicating Liq-
uors.
ALDERMEN.
in general, action by designated proportion
appointments, powers as to .
at large, designation on ballot ....
city council to have powers of, when
committee of, action by, highway hearings
election, city officers, of, by .
commissioners, term includes . . . .
laws, term defined as to .
licensing, authorities, included in term, when .
board, to be, when ......
majority, etc., of, term defined, finance matters, as to
office-holding by ......
park commissioners, to have certain powers of
political contributions as affecting [see Elections,
contributions, political (Inde.x
pp. 417,418)].
president, choice ....
mayor, office of, to fill vacancy in
presiding officer, mayor to be, when
railroad laws, term defined as to .
removal from ward, effect
rules and regulations, proof .
selectmen, certain powers, etc., of, to have
service of process on .
single legislative board to have powers of
street railway laws, term defined as to .
term defined, in general
election laws, in ... .
railroad laws, in ... .
street railway laws, in . . .
vacancies, duties as to certain
veto of mayor, orders, etc., subject to
witnesses before .....
powers and duties, armories and headquarters
arrests by, liquors, illegal sale
assemblies, unlawful, suppression .
athletic, etc., associations, change of location, per
mission for .
auctioneers' licenses, to grant
auction establishments, licensing, etc., of certain
beverages, certain non-intoxicating, sale, etc. .
lapter
Section
Page
143
21
1769
/266
11,12
3117
\268
32
3157
269
13
3162
270
8
3165
138
54-57
1696
138
25,31
1690
1691
94
187
1132
94
184 A
1130
71
1
855
270
4
3164
138
34-38
1691
1692
/ 4
\ 44
39
54
39
82
39
52
50
f 100
140
148
138
44
39
45
8
1
7,8
5
109
485
394
605
394
939
395
561
542
1186
1712
1844
1684
485
396
503
39
2
395
39
5.6
395, 396
39
2
395
160
1
2026
39
6
396
233
75
2913
39
1
394
223
37
2800
39
1
394
161
1
2084
4
7
110
50
1
542
160
1
2026
161
1
2084
39
5,6
395, 396
39
4
395
233
8-11
2902,
2903
33
35, 36, 42, 46, 47
315,317,318
138
75
1701
269
1-6
3159,
3160
180
26
2448
100
2
1186
100
14-17
1188,
1189
138
11
1684
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
31
ALDERMEN — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
bicycle paths, misuse of, penalties
billiard, etc., tables, keeping for gain
boats, bathing suits, renting
bonds, city clerks, of, approval
bootblacking, street sales, etc., minors, by
boundaries, ways, of, monuments to show
bowling alleys . .
boxing matches, illegal, notice of certain
breeding areas in great ponds
bridges, certain, licenses to construct
railroad, etc., repair, may petition for
building laws .....
See also Buildings.
burnt, dilapidated, etc., buildings, abatement as
nuisances ....
carriages, etc., regulation ....
charitable, etc., corporations, investigation of pro-
posed ...
illegal liquor sales, etc., notice to state secretary
children in public shows, etc.
civil service appointments, recommendations by
regulated ....
coasting on ways .....
coffee and tea houses .....
corporations, certain, illegal liquor selling, etc., by
to report
cranberry bogs, dams for flowing, etc., apportion-
ment of expense
dangerous structures, immediate action as to .
ditches by side of ways ....
dogs ......
See also Dogs.
drill and parade grounds
elections, calling . . .
caucuses, precinct polling places, to furnish
false certificate of result, penalty
officers .....
polling, hours .....
places, etc., to provide .
primaries, place of holding
state, wards, etc., by, notice to state secretary
records of votes, examination, etc.
regulations as to ballot boxes, etc.
results, declaration
special, vacancies, to fill, etc.
voting machines ....
wards and voting precincts, establishment
use in state primaries
voting lists, delivery to .
warrant for, licenses, article on, to insert
requirement suspended, when
electric, companies, transmission lines .
railroads .....
electricity, lines for the transmission of, bulk, for sup-
plying in, terms for laying, etc., may
impose . . . . .
court enforcement of .... .
location ........
See also, infra, powers and duties, gas pipes,
electric wires, etc.
eminent domain takings .....
explosives, storage, manufacture, etc. . . .
felons, rewards for apprehension . . , .
Chapter
82
140
140
140
101
86
140
180
131
91
159
143
139
40
180
180
149
31
85
140
180
253
143
84
140
33
54
53
56
54
53
54
53
53
54
50
54
54
54
54
53
51
138
138
164
162
164
164
166
79
148
276
Section
36
177, 202-205
194-196
148
19
1
177,180,202-205
28
41
14
84
7, 13, 46
1-3
22
5
27
104, 105
16
IDA
47
27
40
7
9
162, 163, 167-169
37,42
63
73, 82, 93
25
11, 13
43,63
24,25
28
42
111, 124
7
137
139-144
34
2-5
42
63
11
llA
72
8-10, 14
90
91
22
2, 5, 7, 10
13,14
10
Page
947
1748, 1754, 1755
1753
1741
1195
973
1748, 1754, 1755
2448
1629
1026
2013
1766, 1767, 1775
1703, 1704
413
2442
2448
1886, 1887
246
967
1720
2448
3043
1766
958
1745, 1746
315, 317
610
583, 584, 587
655
598
576, 581
601
573
576
623, 627
545
631
632, 633
603
596, 597
576
561
1684
1685
2153
2126-2129
2158
2158
2178
903-905, 907
1848, 1849
3214
32
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ALDERMEN — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
fire, department, outside aid
enginemen, regulations, approval
prevention laws, licensing authority .
firemen's, clubs, establishment, permission
pensions ......
fish, shellfish .....
Chapter
48
48
148
48
32
130
stocking certain waters with, petition, etc. .
weirs, traps, etc., construction, etc., authorization
furniture, etc., from burning houses, etc., notice of
possession to . . .
gambling booths, etc., near public shows, removal
game, etc., reservations for, petition for establish
ment .....
gas, companies, may permit to dig up streets .
electric, and, companies, as to, in general .
electricity, and, distribution
main, application for loca,tion of, notice to .
pipes, electric wires, etc., laying, etc., in public
ways, consent required, when
appeal from, to public utilities department
municipal lighting plants, how affected .
notice and hearing before
See also, supra, powers and duties, electricity,
lines for the transmission of.
gravel pits, purchase, etc.
hawkers and pedlers
herring, etc., propagation, may authorize
hill-climbing contests .
hotels, etc., additional night watch, etc., in, may
require
hot water, etc., pipes .
innholders and common victuallers
intelligence offices
junk dealers, etc.
jurors, drawing, listing, etc. .
land, abutting on public way, to regulate use of certain
takings, etc., municipal purposes, for
licenses and permits, beverages, certain non-intoxi
eating, sale .
billiard tables and bowling alleys
boating and bathing
children in public entertainments
coffee and tea houses
eels, taking of .
electricity, lines for the transmission of, location
explosives, manufacture, etc.
fireworks, etc., manufacture,, etc.
hawkers and pedlers
herring and alewives, propagation
hiU-climbing contests
innholders and common victuallers
intelligence offices
intoxicating liquors, sale, etc.
junk dealers ....
lodging houses
lunch carts ....
minors, bootblacking, etc., by .
motor vehicles, second hand, sale, etc
pawnbrokers ....
picnic groves ....
131
130
266
139
131
164
164
164
164
164
164
164
164
82
101
158
90
143
40
140
140
140
234
84
40
138
140
140
149
140
130
166
148
148
101
158
90
140
140
138
140
140
140
101
140
140
140
Section
59A
30
1
84-86
80
82, 89, 91, 143
40
145
23
18
Page
528
523
1844
533
300
1598, 1600, 1601,
1613
1628
1613
3119
1708
70, 75,
116 1646
70 2152
75 2155
5-90 2152,2155,2157,
2158
70A
86,87
86,87
38
17
15
18
2152
2157
2158
2158
2157
948
1194
1979
997
46 1775
43 420
2-21 1712-1715
42-46, 202-205 1719, 1720, 1754,
1755
54, 55, 202-205
7, 18
26
14
11
177
194
104, 105
47
84
22
13, 14
13
17
15
18
2
42
11
54
23
49
19
59
70
188
1721, 1754, 1755
2917, 2918
963
409
1684
1748
1753
1886, 1887
1720
1598
2178
1848, 1849
1848
1194
1979
997
1712
1719
1684
1721
1716
1720
1195
1722
1724
1752
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
33
ALDERMEN — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
licenses and permits — Concluded.
shellfish, taking, etc.
slaughter houses, etc.
smoke, emission
steamboats, etc.
steam engines and furnaces
streets, etc., digging up
transient vendors
licensing board, to act as, when
granting of certain licenses
liquor, intoxicating, illegal sale, etc., club charter, as
aiTecting
license, forfeiture
sales, druggists" books, may inspect
lobsters, enforcement of certain laws
lodging houses ....
lunch carts ....
measurers of grain, fees, to prescribe
militia, armories and headquarters
drill and parade grounds, etc.
naval, camp ground for, consent
unorganized, calling out, draft, etc.
minors, bootblacking, etc., by
motor vehicles, second hand, sale, etc.
names of certain ways
nuisances, abatement, notice of appeal
parade grounds and ranges .
parades by certain veterans .
pawnbrokers ....
petroleum inspectors .
picnic groves ....
public, domain, adoption of order of taking for
service companies, employment by, penalty for
influencing .
railroads, crossings, abolition, alteration, etc.
public ways, at .
signboards at, petition for
location, fixing ....
private use, for ....
route, fixing .....
state house, construction near .
stations, etc., relocation
rewards for apprehension, etc., of criminals
riots, etc., suppression ....
road material, land for
selectmen, to have certain powers of
See also Selectmen.
sewers, etc., assessments for
construction and maintenance .
obstruction of, regulations, etc. .
sidewalks, establishment, etc
sinking funds, may inspect
slaughter houses, etc. .
smoke, emission .
state, aid, etc.
Chapter
Section
Page
highways
inspector, may request, to inspect buildingS;
steamboats, etc. .....
when
130
94
140
140
140
40
158
165
101
138
138
/ 138
U80
138
138
130
140
140
94
33
33
33
33
101
140
85
111
33
33
140
148
140
45
271
159
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
276
269
82
39
83
83
83
83
44
94
140
115
81
143
140
82-90, 119-123,
131, 135
119
132-134
191
115, 118
39,42
12
8, 9
5
8
11
76
27
48
32
91
23-32
49,50
221
35, 36, 42, 46
37,42
177
8
19
59
3A, 3B
138
37,42
60
70, 72, 77-79,
202-205
20
188-190, 202-205
20
40
59, 62, 65, 80
100, 102, 104, 106
141
80,86
245
19-22
77
129
10
1-6
38
1
14-24, 27
1-4
10
25-27
48
118, 119, 134
132-134
1598-1600,
1607-1610
1117
1738, 1739
1753
1734
417,419
1979
2169, 2170
1191
1684
1684
1701
2448
1694
1691
1601
1716-1718
1720, 1721
1143
315,317
315,317
352
309
1195
1722
965
1361
315,317
322
1724-1726, 1754,
1755
1850
1752, 1754, 1755
506
3177
2004-2006, 2011
2051, 2052
2060
2046, 2047
2079
2030, 2031
2045
2057
3214
3159, 3160
948
394
952-955
949, 950
952
954. 955
498
1117, 1121
173S, 1739
3, 12, 17, 18 1413, 1418, 1420,
1422
4, 7 931
13 1767
191-193 1753
34
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ALDERMEN — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
steam engines and furnaces .
street railways, corporate powers .
enforcement of laws
land . . . • •
locations . . • •
operation . . • •
railroad crossings
refusal of location connecting, appeal from
state highways, on .
See also Street Railways.
streets, digging up . • • •
street sprinkling assessments
taxes, collectors of, exhibit of accounts by
removal . . . - •
deputy collectors of, may authorize, etc.
tide waters, licensing structures in
transient vendors, licensing ...
trustees for charitable, etc., purposes, annual reports
to make
veterans, parades by certain
water, and aqueduct companies
pipes under public ways .
supply • ■ • •
waterways, licenses for construction, notice to
ways, removal of unused poles, etc., from
weighers of grain, fees . . • •
removal . ....
wood and bark, measurers of, to prescribe fees
See also City Charters; City Government;
Mayor and Aldermen; Mayor
AND City Council; and also, under
Selectmen, section one of chapter
thirty-nine, providing that boards
of aldermen shall have the powers,
perform the duties and be subject to
the liabilities of selectmen, except
with respect to appointments.
ALEWIVES.
See Fish and Fisheries, marine; Herrings and
Alewives.
ALFALFA.
seeds of (see Agricultural Seeds).
ALFORD.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of southern Berkshire, in district of
medical examiner district, fourth Berkshire, in .
senatorial district, Berkshire, Hampshire and Hamp-
den, in .....
ALIAS EXECUTION.
See Exkcutioxs in Civil Actions, in general, alias.
ALIENATION OF LAND.
See Real Property, alienation (Index pp. 1123-1127).
ALIENS.
ammunition, sale to, forbidden
attorneys, examination for admission as
berry-picking by .
birds and game, possession unlawful
citizens of states, not, in other states
civil service, in, eligible lists, barred from
provisional appointment, termination
crabs, licenses to take ...
education and protection, division of immigration and
Americanization, by
140
161
161
161
161
161
161
1.59
161
158
40
60
60
60
91
101
68
33
165
40
40
91
86
94
94
94
57
218
38
57
Section
115-119
40, 50, 53
142
55, 58, 59
7, 70-73, 77
84-87, 89, 93
129, 131
21
81
12, 14
17
94
96
92
18
5
13,14
60
8, 9, 20
42
38-42
18
7
221
224
300
Page
1734. 1735
2095. 2097
2120
2098, 2099
20S5, 2103-2105
2107-2109
2117
1996
2106
1979
410
737
737
737
1027
1191
841
322
2169, 2170, 2172
419
417-419
1027
974
1143
1143
1164
1
662
1
2736
1
387
666
. 140
130
1737
. 221
38A
2778
. 266
116
3139
. 131
74
1635
Art. IV
2
9
. 31
12
245
. 31
36,37
250
. 130
_ __ ,1
90A
1600
69
11
846
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
35
ALIENS — Concluded.
firearms, carrying of, regulated
etc., by certain .
for
Chapter
r 131
• 1 140
/ 131
•\140
. 131
. 131
. 131
. 140
. 131
. 130
. 220
Section
Page
122
184
130
103
196
196
193
115
264
possession
arrests without warrant, etc
search warrants, issue, etc.
seizure and sale
sale to, penalty .
hunting, fishing, etc., licenses for
lobsters, taking by, licenses, etc.
naturalization
See also Naturalization.
poor, deportation by court warrant
real property, may take, etc. .
shellfish, taking by, regulated
vessels carrying, pilot failing to anchor, penalty
ALIMONY.
See Divorce.
ALLEYS.
See Ways.
ALLOWANCES.
widows and children, to, apparel and ornaments, house
furniture, etc., use, etc.
necessaries for support of, real estate sold for,
when ....
special administration, in case of .
ALL RISK COVERAGE, SO-CALLED.
See Insurance, classes of insurance (Index p. 698).
ALMONER.
state aid, not to disburse .....
See also Public Welfare, Local Boards of.
ALMS.
solicitation in United States uniform, penalty .
ALMSHOUSES.
See Infirmaries, Local.
ALTERATION OF GOVERNMENT.
/ Preamble
lArt. VII
See also Constitution, Commonwealth, of.
ALTERATION OF INSTRUMENTS.
penalty for fraudulent ......
uttering, penalty ......
See also Bills of Lading; Corporations, in general,
transfers of stock (Index p. 277);
Negotiable Instruments (Index
p. 921); Warehouse Receipts
(Index p. 1439).
ALUM.
adulteration of liquor with, penalty
sale, certain laws not to apply, when
AMBASSADORS, MINISTERS AND
appointment, etc. .
cases affecting, jurisdiction
deeds, acknowledgment, etc., before
insolvency proofs, oaths to, before
marriages, solemnization by
president may receive
AMBULANCES.
motor vehicles, not subject to certain laws as to
numVjer plates for
registration fee, none .
used for, insurance exemption
municipal appropriations for .
right of way, certain, to have .
people's right of
267
267
270
112
CONSULS.
. Art
II
. Art
III
183
.
216
207
. Art
II
laws as to
90
90
90
90
40
89
76
1635
129A
1737
74-76
1635
131
1737
76
1635
76
1635
75
1635
130
1737
7, 8, 14
1621, 1623
104
1604
15-19
2768
21
1475
1
2475
84A
1599
33
1208
1,2
2
13
3A
lOA
2544
2544
2536
1413
3107
23
25
3144
3145
1
3162
35
1382
2
7,8
2
8
30,41
2466, 2468
41
2698
43,46
2627
3
8
lA
937
2
987
33
1006
lA
987
5 (21A)
404
7
983
36
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
231
231
277
Chapter
AMENDMENTS.
civil actions, in, general provisions ....
full coui-t, by order of, on appeal, etc. .
See also Pleading in Civil Actions (Index p. 1000);
Practice in Civil Actions (Index
p. 1025)
constitutional (see Constitution, Commonwealth, of;
Constitution, United States, of).
criminal actions, in . . . . •
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE TABLE OF MORTALITY.
inheritance tax, use in determining ....
value, life policies, of, based on ... .
sa\'ings bank life policies, of, mortality table in lieu of
See also Actuaries' Table of Mortality; Insurance.
AMERICAN HISTORY.
schools, to be taught in .
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT.
state instruction in ......
AMERICANIZATION, IMMIGRATION AND, DIVI-
SION OF.
See Edt'Cation, Department of (Index p. 404).
AMERICAN LEGION.
charital)le corporations, foreign, exempt from law as to
flags of, inscriptions on, allowed
insignia of, penalty for unlawful use
recording .......
Memorial Day, etc., celebration of, municipal co-opera
tion .....
parades, color guards, by, regulated, penalty
posts of, by, memorial Sunday, on
proceedings as state records ....
records, etc., of, inspection, disposition
rooms in state house for .....
towns and cities mav lease quarters for
AMERICAN MEN MORTALITY TABLE.
reserve lial:)ilitv for group insurance based on
AMERICAN OFFICERS OF THE GREAT WAR.
insignia, recording ......
unlawful use, penalty .....
AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
See Revolution, American; Revolution, War of
the.
AMERICAN SCHOOL, AT HARTFORD, FOR THE
DEAF, ETC.
instruction in, at public expense ....
AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COM-
PANY.
bonds of, insurance companies may invest in
See also Telephone and Telegraph Companies.
AMESBURY.
congressional district, sixth, in
medical examiner district, third Essex, in .
second district court of Essex held at
senatorial district, fourth Essex, in .
AMHERST.
congressional district, second, in
district court of Hampshire held at .
medical examiner district, third Hampshire, in
probate court held at ... .
senatorial district, FrankUn and Hampshire, in
AMMONIA.
aromatic spirits of (see Aromatic Spirits of Ammonia)
gas, amount permitted in ...
sale, certain laws not to apply, when
water, sale for household use regulated
69
175
57
38
218
57
57
218
38
215
57
164
112
270
Section
51-56
96, 125
35A
26,27
63 (9)
Page
2860, 2861
2871, 2880
3239
65
175
178
13
9(2)
15
816
2299
2429
71
1,2
855
09
9-11
845, 846
3 180
12A
2445
. 264
5
3106
. 266
70
3129
. 110
8,9
1311
. 40
5(12)
403
. 33
60,62
322, 323
. 136
10
1675
5
9
119
8
18
144
8
17
144
. 40
9
407
. 175
9(7)
2300
. 110
8,9
1311
. 266
70
3129
2330
1
663
1
387
1
2737
3
666
1
663
1
2738
1
387
62
2688
3
667
109
2164
35
1381
2A
3163
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
37
Chapter
AMMONIA COMPRESSORS.
safety valves, equipped with, to be .
rules for ........
changes in ...... .
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE.
sale for household use regulated ....
AMMUNITION.
sale to minors and ahens, penalty ....
search warrant for .
transportation, etc. ......
See also Explosives and Inflammable Fluids and
Compounds; Gunpowder.
AMUSEMENTS.
places of, colored persons, etc., discrimination against,
penalty .....
uniform of army, discrimination against, penalty
posted advertisement of, malicious injury to, penalty
public (see Entertainments; Theatrical Exhibi-
tions, Shows and Amusements).
See also Buildings; Theatres, Public Halls
AND Special Halls.
ANALYSTS.
food and drugs, of, appointment, powers, etc.
certificates of results of analysis, to furnish
penalty for obstructing, etc.
ANARCHY.
promotion, penalty ....
arrest without warrant
ANATIDAE.
gunning stand, etc., use in taking
open season for .....
See also Ducks; Game and Inland Fisheries.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCE.
promotion regulated
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE
PANY OF
certain rights not affected .....
drills, etc., permitted ......
ANCIENT RECORDS.
See Public Records.
ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION.
See Executors and Administrators, provisions
common to both, foreign (Index
pp. 502, 503).
ANDOVER.
congressional district, seventh, in
district court of Lawrence, in district of
medical examiner district, fifth Essex, in
senatorial district, fourth Essex, in .
trial justice for ....
ANGLING.
term defined, fishing laws, as to
See also Game and Inland Fisheries.
ANIMAL BREEDING.
laws as to, agriculture department to execute, etc.
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY.
schools for, in cities ......
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND, DIVI-
SION OF.
See Agriculture, Department of (Index pp. 25, 26).
ANIMAL INDUSTRY, DIVISION OF.
See Animals, diseases among, prevention of;
Conservation, Department of
(Index pp. 260, 261).
Section
Page
ARTILLERY COM-
BOSTON.
146
42
1826
146
43,44
1826
146
45
1826
270
2A
3163
140
130
1737
276
1
3212
148
9,15
1847
1849
272
264
266
111
111
111
264
264
131
131
113
33
33
10
125
3198
3107
3140
9
1330
13
1330
9
1330
11
3107
12
3107
134
1650
87
1638
1-6
1399, 1400
75
326
60
322
57
1
663
218
1
2737
38
1
387
57
3
666
219
2
2760
130
1
1591
131
1
1618
128
2
1568
74
15-17
878
38
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTON.
agents, special police officers, as . . .
ANIMALS.
in general, absentees, of, disposal .
attachment, appraisal and sale
See also Attachment of Property.
bakeries, keei^ing, etc., in, prohibited, penalty
bounty for killing certain ....
breeding, pedigree, false, penalty for giving, etc
bridge, on, no liability for damages if excessive
number ....
choice breeds, corporations to promote, in general
horse breeding, exhibitions, etc.
See also Corporations, charitable and
certain other purposes, for (In-
dex p. 285).
dead, dissection, schools, in, regulated .
diseased, search warrants for ....
draught, unlawful taking or using, penalty
driving on ice of water supply sources, penalty
employees caring for, one day's rest in seven law as
affecting . . . . .
ferrets, use to catch hares and rabbits forbidden, con-
fiscation, penalties
food, inflating carcasses w^ith gas, adulteration by .
garbage, feeding to certain, penalty
horses, over twenty, on bridge, no liability for dam-
ages, when . ...
hunting (see G.\me and Inland Fisheries).
indictment for larceny, etc., of, description in
inspectors of, local, appointment, removal, penalty
See also, infra, diseases among, prevention
of.
insurance against death of .
See also Insurance (Index pp. 709, 729).
killing, maiming, etc., penalty . . . .
See also Game and Inland Fisheries.
larceny, term defined ......
military or naval use, in [see Militia (Index
pp.854, 856)].
motor veliicles, precautions in passing, etc.
neat cattle, over twenty, on bridge, no liability for
damages, when ....
noxious, destruction, towns, etc., may appropriate for
offal of slaughtered, transportation on ways regu-
lated ....
pasturing, etc., regulated
pedigree, registration of false, obtaining, etc.
poison, killing by, penalty
use to kill certain, regulated, penalty
railroad, unlawful driving, etc., on, penalties
slaughtering, rendering, etc., regulated .
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, powers to visit,
etc., establishments for .
See also Slaughter Houses.
snares for catching, penalized ....
societies for prevention of cruelty to, etc., powers of
officers as to
transfer of certain horses to ... .
value, to pay owner .....
visitorial powers ......
See also Massachusetts Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Animals.
Chapter
147
200
223
111
131
266
84
180
180
71
276
266
111
149
131
94
270
84
277
129
175
266
266
90
84
40
85
85
266
266
131
160
111
129
131
129
133
1.33
133
129
Section
Page
10
1835
9
87-101
2564
2810-2812
42,49
133
93
1336, 1337
1650
3134
16
1-11
14
960
2441-2444
2446
33
1
63
174
861
32U
3128
1368
50
1872
95
186 (7)
9
1640
1132
3165
16
960
27
15, 16
3238
1582
47 (1.3)
2321
112
3138
46
3124
14
996
16
960
5(9)
403
10
967
10
967
93
3134
112
3138
103
1642
222, 223
2074
151-1.54
1363
1364
1580
104
1642
9
1580
1
1666
4
1667
2
1667
9
1580
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
39
ANIMALS — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
stray ........
See also Stray Beasts.
tenement houses, keeping in certain, regulated
transported, failure to unload for rest, etc., penalty
arrest ........
fines, disposition ......
officers to prosecute .....
trespass, allowing, penalty .....
public grounds, certain, on, penalty .
unlawful taking, etc., display for inspection of
wardens, etc., when
fines, etc., disposition .....
trial justices, jurisdiction .....
vivisection, schools, in, regulated ....
wild, public ways, on, driving, etc., penalty .
boarding, pasturing, etc., lien for
dissolution by bond ......
enforcement proceedings .....
See also Liens (Index p. 790).
cruelty to, arrests by special police
indictment for, form ......
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of, fines
for certain convictions, to receive .
visitation, powers of
penalty
arrest
corporations, liability
fines, disposition
officers to prosecute .
search warrant .
trial justices, jurisdiction
See also, infra, old, infirm, etc.; Massachusetts
Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals.
diseases among, prevention of, in general:
cattle, certain, barred from streets, etc.
causes, investigations as to
certificates, examinations of, forms
healthy condition, cattle, etc., of .
cows, sick, milk from, sale penalized .
dangerous, fences to prevent spread .
definitions .......
entry on premises by officials . . . .
examinations on oath . . . . .
hospitals and quarantine stations, estabhshment
importing of animals, dairy, inspection, without,
penalty . . . . .
infected animals,, penalty . . . .
quarantine ......
quarantine areas, into, regulated
inspections by local inspectors . . . .
interference with director, etc., penalty
judicial enforcement of laws as to .
Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station
to investigate . . . .
poh'ce aid to director, etc. . . . .
pubUc health department, tests by . . .
quarantine areas, testing of cattle within
Chapter
134
/ 144
\ 145
272
272
272
272
266
45
Section
1-7
1667, 1668
131
131
219
71
85
255
255
255
147
277
272
129
272
147
272
272
272
272
272
219
73
1802
4
1810
81
3194
82
3195
84
3195
84
3195
118
3139
13
504
20
1624
3
1619
23
2764
33
861
19
969
24
3061
32-34
3063, 3064
26-31
3061, 3062
10
1835
Forms
3250
84, 85
3195
9
1580
77,78
3193
10
1835
82
3195
79
3194
84,85
3195
84
3195
83
3195
28
2765
129
35
1588
i 7'^
17
888
till
5
1329
129
3
1579
129
20
1583
94
19
1091
/ 84
8
958
\ 86
5
974
129
1
1579
129
7
1580
129
10
1580
129
8
1580
129
26A
1584
129
30
1585
129
27
1584
129
33B
1587
129
19-26
1583, 1584
129
7
1580
129
37
1588
75
17(1)
888
129
6
1580
111
5
1329
129
33B
1587
40
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ANIMALS — Continued.
diseases among, prevention of — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
records, keeping and certification . . .129
copies as e\adence . . . . .129
regulations, cleanliness, etc., as to, penalty for fail-
ure to comply with . . .129
report of commissioner of conservation . . 129
rules, orders, etc., of director of animal industry . 129
certification of copies ..... 129
evidence, as ..... . 129
entry in records . . . . . . 129
witnesses before director, etc. . . . .129
contagious diseases, accredited areas, establish-
ment, etc. ..... 129
certificate of freedom from .... 129
definition ....... 129
examination of persons as to . . . . 129
glanders, tests by public health department . Ill
hospitals and quarantine stations . . .129
infected animals, burial ..... 129
rules, notices, etc., forms .... 129
cleansing of barns, etc., rules, etc., as to . . 129
driving on ways forbidden, penalty . . 129
foot and mouth disease, exceptions as to . 129
killing and appraisal ..... 129
glanders, with, compensation to owner . . 129
horses, reports by Ucensees to kill . . .111
killing, appraisal, without .... 129
imported from infected areas . . . 129
notice to owner and director, etc. . . 129
forms ....... 129
reimbursement to owner . . . .129
disallowance .....
rules, etc., as to
tuberculin tests, reacting to
quarantine, breaking, penalty
contagious disease, deemed affected with
while in
expense, by whom paid
forms for notices, etc.
general penalties
imported animals
notice to cUrector of animal industry
requarantining .
rules, etc., as to
service on owner
stations for
See also, supra, diseases among, preven-
tion of, in general, quarantine
areas.
reports to director of animal industry
sale, when permitted ....
tuberculosis, areas free from, shipments into
regulated ....
compensation for killing
tests by public health department
tuberculin test, reacting to
inspection, destruction, etc., of animals infected
rules, etc., as to .
local, against .....
notice to director, etc., and action on
rabies, tests by public health department
rules, etc., for suppression of
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
111
111
129
129
111
129
129
129
129
111
129
Section
4
10
34
38
2
4
10
5
10
33B
20
1
10
15
8
2
3
2
35
14
14
13
154
11
27
36
3
11, 12A, 13, 14,
31, 33
34
2
33
30
30
29
3
30
27
24
30
2
22
8
154
154
33B
12A, 33
15
33
2
19, 20
28
15
2
Page
1580
1580
1587
1588
1579
1580
1580
1580
1580
1587
1583
1579
1580
1331'
1580
1579
1579
1579
1588
1582
1582
1581
1364
1581
1584
1588
1579
1581, 1582, 1585,
1586
1587
1579
1586
1585
1585
1584
1579
1585
1584
1584
1585
1579
1583
1580
1364
1364
1587
1581, 1586
1331
1586
1579
1583
1584
1331
1579
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ssioner's report
ANIMALS — Concluded.
diseases among, prevention of — Concluded.
contagious diseases — - Concluded.
term defined ....
tuberculin tests, application regulated
compensation for animals reacting to
tagging of animals for which compensation
paid .....
quarantine areas, within
use and shipment of tuberculin
inspectors of animals, local, appointment, etc
penalty on town, etc., for neglect
Boston, in, laws applicable
compensation and oath
entry on premises by
infected animals, killing, notice to
interference with, penalty
penalty for neglect of duty
police assistance to .
powers and duties
records and returns .
forms for
reimbursement to small towTis
reports of inspections by, comm
rules, orders, etc., co]:)ies to
fighting, exhibition of, entry and seizure
forfeiture i^roceedings .
penalties ....
search warrants and arrests .
old, infirm, etc., disposition .
horses owned by towns, etc., disposition of certain
killing of infected, as affecting damages, etc. .
judicial procedure
costs, damages, payment
owner, notice to
value, etc., payment to .
police officers, etc., powers .
societies for prevention of cruelty to, etc., horses
certain, transfer to
See also Animal Breeding; Animal Husbandry;
Barns; Beasts; Cattle; Con-
servation, Department of;
Dogs; Fighting Birds, Animals,
etc.; Food; Game and Inland
Fisheries; Stray Beasts; and
under specific titles of animals.
ANNEXATION OF MUNICIPALITIES, ETC.
legislative petitions for, procedure on . . .
ANNIVERSARIES.
town appropriations for ......
ANNUAL ELECTION.
term includes biennial election, when
See also Elections.
ANNUAL MEETING.
towns, in, term defined ......
See also Town Meetings.
ANNUAL REPORTS.
state departments, etc., of
publication and distribution
town, by-laws as to
jury list in .
printing, contents, etc.
See also Commonwealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; Public Docu-
ments; Reports, Official.
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
272
272
272
272
133
133
133
133
133
133
133
133
133
40
41
Section
Page
1
1579
33
1586
33
1586
33A
1587
33B
1587
31A, 32
1586
15, 16
1582
16
1582
26
1584
17
1582
7
1580
36
1588
7
1580
18
1583
6
1580
11, 18-25
1581, 1583
,1584
■ 25
1584
3
1579
17
1582
38
1588
5
1580
89
3197
91-93
3197
3198
94, 95
3198
88-90
3196
3197
1-4
1666
1667
4
1667
3
1667
1
1666
2,3
1667
1
1666
2,3
1667
1
1666
1667
5
5(27)
7 (39)
7(2)
405
113
110
. 30
32-35A
234, 235
5
6,7
118
. 40
21 (12)
412
. 234
9
2917
. 40
49
422
42
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
32
231
231
214
Chapter
ANNUITIES.
apportionment ......
contracts for payment of life insurance, in relation to
land subject to payment of, conveyance
payable from testator's death, when
profits of business paid from, partnership, in relation to lOSA
taxation ........
See also Taxation, incomes, of (Index pp. 1335,
1337, 1341).
term defined as to certain laws
See also Insur.^nce (Index pp. 698, 699); Retire-
ment Systems and Pensions.
ANNUITY ASSOCIATIONS.
in general . ......
taxation, property of certain, exempt
See also Retirement Systems and Pensions.
ANSWERS.
civil actions, in ...... .
forms of certain .......
equity, in ....... .
See also Equity, pleading (Index p. 474) ; procedure
and practice (Index pp. 475, 478);
Pleading in Civil Actions (Index
pp. 1000, 1001); Practice in Civil
Actions (Index pp. 1021, 1030).
ANTECEDENT DEBT.
value, etc., as constituting, bills of lading, as to
fraudulent transfers, as to
pledges by factors, etc., as to
sales, as to .
transfers of stock, as to
warehouse receipts, as to
ANTI-AID AMENDMENT, SO-CALLED
in general .....
initiative, not subject to . . . ;
ANTIQUARIAN, ETC., PROPERTY.
preservation ......
ANTIQUARIAN PURPOSES, CORPORATIONS
PROMOTE.
general provisions .......
See also Corporations, charitable and certain
other purposes, for.
ANTITOXIN.
production and distribution regulated
APARTMENT HOUSES.
alleywaj's adjoining, parking of vehicles in
building laws as affecting, certificates of inspection
change in use of building, notice
construction, etc., regulated
enforcement of certain laws as to, general pena
exits, stairwaj'S, etc., additional, penalty
failure to conform to laws, etc., notice .
fire, escapes, etc., joint o^^Tler may affix, when
extinguishers, etc.
general penalty .
interference with inspector, etc., penalty
license, preliminary certificate, etc.
owner, civil and criminal liability .
general penalty on .
notice to, prior to prosecution .
pipes, protection of certain, in
steam boilers, certain, in, exemption
operator's license, not required .
Section
197
27
2552
175
118, 119
2371
183
52
2470
197
26
2551
J8A
7 (4c)
1288
62
5(a)
761
108
109A
104
106
155
105
/ Art. XVIII
\Art. XLVI
. II
Art.
TO
ity
LI
180
111
40
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
146
146
1, 6, 20, 26 256, 267, 276, 283
39-41
41
5(9)
20-33, 36
147, Forms 27-45
13-15
1-12A
289, 290
290
688
2855-2857-
2895-2897
2670, 2671
50
1285
3
1307
5
1210
65
1241
26
1946
7
1212
_
54
1-5
59
2
60
67
2441-2445
1329
n (14)
412
28,29
1771
30
1771
15
1767
53,54
1777
21-24
1769, 1770
31
1771
43
1775
21-24
1769, 1770
53
1777
50
1776
49
1776
51
1776, 1777
53
1777
51
1777
25
1770
7
1821
46, 51
1826, 1828
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
43
fund
143
143
128
20
128
94
Chapter
APARTMENT HOUSES — Concluded.
building laws as affecting — Concluded.
violation of law. liability of owner for .
wooden flues and air ducts forbidden
See also Buildings; Engineers and Firemen; Steam
Boilers and Engines; Tenement
Houses.
APIARIES.
inspection of, laws, execution of ... .
inspector of, appointment, etc. ....
powers and duties ......
See also Agriculture, Department of (Index p. 25);
Bees.
APOTHECARIES.
term defined, as to narcotic drugs ....
weights and measures of, testing, sealing, etc., penalty
See also Drug Business; Druggists and Pharma-
cists.
APPAREL, WEARING.
See Wearing Apparel.
APPEAL, BOARDS OF.
fire insurance rates, on, establishment, organization, etc
powers and duties
witnesses before .
local boards of, buildings, etc., as to
motor vehicle liability policies, etc., on, highway
expenses paid from
organization
powers and duties
rules, etc., by . . .
secretary and clerical assistants
witnesses before .
tax appeals (see Tax Appeals, Board of)
APPEALS.
civil, criminal and miscellaneous cases, in, in
general :
superior court to supreme judicial court, prepa-
ration and transmission of papers,
etc. .....
security to stand upon .....
civil cases, in, in general, costs, from taxation of
equity, in ...... .
See also Equity, procedure and practice
(Index pp. 476, 477).
frivolous, etc., double costs, supreme judicial
court may award, etc. .
full court of supreme judicial court, to [see
Practice in Civil Actions, appeals,
exceptions, report, etc., to full
court (Index pp. 1026, 1027)].
superior court, appellate jurisdiction, in general
third parties, by amendment, in case of
appellate divisions of district courts, to
superior court, to, district courts, from
arrest cases, civil
bond to pay costs, etc.
deposit in lieu of
fee of magistrate
certificate of proceedings
entry in superior court
execution, stay of
late entry
attachment, etc., effect on
non-entry, affirmation of judgment
pleadings on ... .
211
Section
51
25
2
4
32-38
197
38, 47, 48
10
Page
1776
1770
1568
189
1575, 1576
1136
1180, 1182
26
8
210
175
104
2357
26
8
210
40
27, 27A
414
26
8A
210
26
8A
210
175
113D
2366
26
8A
210
26
8A
210
26
8A
210
231
135
2883
212
8
2657
261
20-22
3084
214
19-29
2671-2673
2653
212
5
2657
231
138
2884
231
108-
-110
2874-2876
231
97-
-102
2871
, 2872
224
li
, 19
2827
231
98
2871
231
99
2872
262
23
3093
231
101
2872
231
97
2871
231
97
2871
212
13
2658
212
13
2658
212
12
2658
231
24
2855
44
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
APPEALS — Continued.
civil, criminal and miscellaneous cases, in — Con-
tinued.
civil cases, in — Continued.
superior court, to, district courts, from — Con-
cluded.
records in lower court
removal in lieu of . . .
small claims procedure as affecting
speedy trial of appealed cases
summary process to recover land, in
supplementary proceedings, in
time limit .
231
231
218
212
231
239
224
231
226
231
231
transmission of papers
waiver of .
See also Practice in Civil Actions, appeals
(Index pp. 1025, 1026).
land court, from, for jury trial
motor vehicle liability policies and bonds, board
of appeal on, from
probate court, from, insolvent estates, examina-
tion of claims ....
special master of superior court, from
supreme judicial court, to. district courts, appellate
divisions of, from ....
preparation and transmission of papers
See also District Courts, civil jurisdic-
tion, appeals (Index pp. 373, 374).
land court, from ......
certification of decision ....
failure to prosecute, effect ....
preparation and transmission of papers
provisions of practice act as affecting .
restrictions, registration of land free from
tax titles, foreclosure .....
municipal court of Boston, appellate division
of, from, full court, to .
probate court, from, in general
adoption of children .....
divorce, separate support and custody cases, in
endorser for costs .....
insolvent estates of deceased persons, examina- / 198
tion of claims by court . . . \ 215
practice act as affecting .... 231
special administrator, advancement to widow,
etc., by .... .
appointment, from, effect
single justice to full court, equity, in
superior court, from .....
185
175
198
212
231
231
185
185
185
231
231
240
60
231
215
210
215
231
193
193
214
231
arbitration award, from judgment on .
attachment, etc., to stand upon, etc.
dower, WTits of .
equity, in ......
See also Equity, procedure and practice
(Index pp. 476, 477).
frivolous, etc., double costs, etc., for
full court to decide
arguments
jury cases from land court
land court issues
late entry
attachment, effect on
251
212
238
214
211
211
211
185
185
211
211
102
2872
104-107
2873
23
2746
16
2659
97, 103
2871
,2872
5
2955
18, 19
2827
97
2871
6
2832
101
2872
103
2872
16, 17, 19
2486
113D
2366
-2368
11-17
2557
2558
19A
2660
109
2875
135
2883
15
2485
18
2486
19
2486
135
2883
142
2885
18
2962
72
732
109
2875
9-29
2678-2682
11
2650
24
2681
46
2859
11
2557
17
2680
144
2886
13
2536
10
2535
19-29
2671
-2673
96, 121-126,
2871, 2879-2883
132-135
12
3023
8
2657
8
2953
19-29
2671
-2673
10
2653
5
2652
7
2652
15, 18, 19
2485
2486
15
2485
11
2653
11
2653
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
APPEALS — Continued.
civil, criminal and miscellaneous cases, in — Con-
tinned.
ci\'il cases, in — Concluded.
supreme judicial court, to — Concluded.
superior court, from — Concluded.
waiver of right of, informal trials, in . . 231
workmen's compensation cases . . .152
See also Practice in Civil Actions, ap-
peals, exceptions, report, etc., to
full court (Index pp. 1026, 1027).
criminal cases, in, superior court, to, district courts / 212
and trial justices, from, in general . \ 278
'218
Section
45
Page
•{
bail, revision of amount of .
non-entry, etc., sentence, etc.
recognizance or commitment
transmission .
return day for entry .
sentence notwithstanding .
statutes as to, returns to state secretary
transmission of copies, etc.
waiver of examination, etc., in lower court,
not evidence in higher
withdrawal
witnesses, recognizances, etc.
transmission of list
children, offences by
forfeiture proceedings, animals or birds, fighting
intoxicating liquors
narcotic drugs ....
search warrants, property seized under
illegitimacy cases .
parent, etc., abetting delinquent child
peace, proceedings to secure .
See also Criminal Procedure and Practice,
in general, binding over to superior
court (Index p. 335).
supreme judicial court, to, superior court, from .
affirmance of judgment upon non-entry
illegitimacy complaints .
murder, manslaughter and certain felony cases,
special provisions .
assignment of errors .
dismissal for failure to file
time for filing
dismissal of appeal
entry in court docket
evidence, transcript of
bound volumes
clerk, delivery of copy to
copies, etc., rules as to
exceptions, numbered in .
printed, not to be .
stenographer, by
exhibits, etc., rules as to
felony, certain cases of, law applicable to,
when .
filing of claim of
questions for full court
when and where argued .
rules of court governing exhibits, etc.
summary of record
transmission of papers
219
278
278
278
/212
1278
279
221
278
278
278
278
278
119
272
138
94
276
273
119
275
278
278
273
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
278
211
278
278
278
60A (4)
11, 17
6
18-26
30
20
24
18
20,21
22
18
4
24
21,22
23
25,26
20
20
81
92
73
215
8
12
63
4, 8, 11
28
32
12
31, 33A-33G
33D
33F
33D
33F
33E
33A-33G
33C
33C
33G
33A
33G
33A
33G
31
33B
33E
7,12
33G
33C
33E
2863
1914, 1915
2657
3257-3259
2748
2763
3258
3257
3258
2660
3257
3265
2774
3258
3258
3258, 3259
3258
3258
1456
3197
1700
1142
3214
3202
1451
3208
3259
3260
3202
3259-3262
3261
3262
3261
3262
3261
3260-3262
3261
3261
3262
3261
3262
3260
3262
3260
3261
3262
2652, 2653
3262
3261
3261
46
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
APPEALS — Continued.
civil, criminal and miscellaneous cases, in — Con-
cluded.
criminal cases, in — Concluded.
supreme judicial court, to, superior court, from —
Concluded.
transmission of papers, effect ....
See also Criminal Procedure and Practice,
appeals, exceptions and report
to full court (Index p. 337).
miscellaneous cases, in, superior court, to, district
courts, etc., from, cliildren, proceed-
ings against, criminal
delinquent, etc. ......
neglected .......
dipsomaniacs, drug addicts, from commitment
of
orders, rulings, etc., of administrative boards and
officers, from:
aircraft, rulings of registrar as to .
Section
Page
278
119
119
119
123
assessors of taxes .....
bakeries, closing of unfit ....
refusal of permits .....
bank commissioner, of ....
barbers, board of registration of
betterment assessments, county commissioners, to
superior court, to .... .
blue sky law, so-called, under
boulevards, reservations, etc., street railway location
in, to governor, etc.
bread and bakery products, director of standards, to
building permits, etc., refusal
buildings, inspectors of, to superior court
burnt, dilapidated buildings, abatement, to superior
court .....
canal or waterway, from order to fence, etc., to public
works department
cemetery, tomb, closing, to superior court
charitable corporation, refusal of certificate to, to
superior court . . . .
cinematographs, suspension of licenses, etc., to oper-
ate, to commissioner of public safety
ci'v'il service, commissioner's decisions, from, to board
removals, suspensions, etc., district court review,
in general . . . . .
police officers ......
prison officials, review by commissioner of cor-
rection . . . . .
corporations and taxation, commissioner of, to
board of tax appeals, etc.
90
f58A
J 59
61
111
111
167
174
112
80
80
llOA
92
94
40
143
139
88
114
180
143
31
31
31
31
58
58A
59
60A
{ 62
63
64
65
33
See also Tax Appeals, Board of.
cranVjerry dams, etc., apportionment of expense, to
superior court
dangerous structures, to superior court .
253
143
63-65
28, 58
6
5 (17, 22), 7, 64,
65, 81
4,5
47
48
33
7
87N
10
7-9, 11, 15
7
45
9
27
55, 70
12
39, 40
81
2
45
42B
46
11, 14
6
39, 73
2
45
5, 28, 51, 60, 71
6
25-27
40
10
3260
81
1456
56
1448
47
1446
1493
1003, 1019
679
689, 690, 693,
708, 711
756
1336
1337
2194
2287
1397
920
919-921
1320
1051
1087
414
1777, 1780
1704
979
1408
2443
1782
242
253
252
253
671, 672
679
701, 709
753
773
778, 784, 795,
SOO, 802
806
819, 820
3043
1767
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
47
112
30
Chapter
APPEALS — Continued.
orders, rulings, etc., of administrative boards and
officers, from — Continued.
dentists, suspension, etc., of registration, review by
supreme judicial court .
departments, conflicting orders, etc., to governor
and council .....
discharge of waste material, certain waters, into, to
superior court
elevators, installation, etc., to superior court .
explosives, etc., building license, local, to state fire
marshal .....
fire, departments, heads of, to state fire marshal
insurance rates, board of appeal on .
appeals to ......
gas mains, connecting, to public utilities department
gasoline tax, under, board of tax appeals, to .
gas or electric company, rival, exclusion of, to public
utilities department
gypsy and brown tail moth assessments, to superior
com't ......
insurance commissioner, of, review, etc., by supreme
judicial court ....
to, from subordinates .....
labor and industries department, associate commis-
sioners, to .
rules, etc., to superior court ....
landing places, common, to county commissioners .
low land and swamps, improvement of, to superior
court ......
apportionment of expenses ....
medicine, board of registration in, certain decisions
of, to superior court
metropolitan boulevards, etc., street railway loca-
tion in, governor and council, to
milk, inspectors of, to public health department
permits, licenses, etc., to public health department
mills, opening, etc., of dams, etc., to superior
court ......
minimum wage commission, to supreme judicial and
superior courts ....
mosquito breeding areas, to county commissioners .
motor, vehicle liability policies, etc., cancellation, etc.,
board of appeal, to . . .
superior court, to .... .
vehicles as common carriers, local regulations,
from, to public utilities department
nuisances, from abatement of certain, to superior
coiu-t . . ...
offensive trades, from orders prohibiting, to superior
court ......
personnel and standardization, division of, from,
reports, publications, etc., certain
state, as to .
pharmacists, phy.sicians, etc., suspension, etc., of
registration, review by supreme ju-
dicial court .....
plant pest control, division of, to commissioner of
agriculture .....
publications, certain state, ruling of director of divi-
sion of personnel and standardization,
from ......
26
Section
64
Page
1388
230
131
29
1626
143
70
1780
148
13
1848
148
31
1853
26
8
210
175
104
2357
164
70A
2152
64A
5, 10
810, 812
164
88, 90
2158
132
20
1657
152
52, 55
1926
175
5, 22A,
24, 102A, 229
5, 2308, 2310.
108, lllA, 113A, 2355, 2359, 2361,
113B, 132, 134 2363, 2365,2375,
2377
7 209
149
9
1864
149
9
1864
88
15, 17, 18
980, 981
252
13
3034
252
7
3031
112
64
1388
92
45
1051
94
41
1097
94
41,43
1097
252
13
3034
151
4
1907
252
5B
3028
175
113D
2366
175
113D
2367
159 A
12
2021
111
137, 138
1361
111
147
1362
f 5
8
118
{ 7
29
139
[ 30
35
235
112
64
1388
128
25,26
1573
f 5
8
118
i ^
29
139
30
35
235
48
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
APPEALS — Continued.
orders, rulings, etc., of administrative boards and
officers, from — Continued.
public, safety department, to superior court, etc. . 147
utilities commission, review of rulings, etc., by
supreme judicial court .
railroads, certain cases as to
street railways, certain cases as to .
railroads, compensation for joint use of property, to
supreme judicial court .
connecting, rates for drawing cars, etc., to supreme
judicial court ....
refusal of connecting location, to public utilities
department .....
variance of route, to public utilities department .
registrar of motor veliicles, rulings, etc., of, to
public works department
reports, etc., state, ruling of director of division of I
personnel and standardization, from j
salary increases, division of personnel, etc., to
smoke, emission of, permit for, to district courts
state, aid, etc., commissioner of, to governor and
council .....
employees, classification, to division of personnel,
etc. ......
fire marshal, from, to superior court .
steam engines and furnaces, local orders as to, to
superior court . . . .140
street railways, carriers of baggage, local regulations,
etc., from, to public utilities depart-
ment ......
departmental, etc., rulings, as to, review by
supreme judicial court, etc.
motor vehicle operation, local regulations, from, to
public utilities department
refusal of connecting location, to public utilities
department .....
tax appeals, board of, to supreme judicial court
taxation, in general, tax appeals board, from, to
supreme judicial court .
to, in general ......
corporation taxes, in general
banks and trust companies
business corporations ....
corporate franchises ....
insurance companies ....
savings banks, etc. ....
Section
distribution of taxes to towns, etc.
estate tax ......
forest lands, etc., withdrawal from classification,
to commissioner of corporations and
taxation . . . . .
gasoline, etc., tax . . . . .
117
Page
1833
25
5
204
160
60,
131
2041,
,2057
161
128,
142
2117.
,2120
160
131
2057
160
60
2041
159
21
1996
160
86
2047
90
28
1003
5
8
118
7
29
139
30
35
235
30
49
239
140
134
1739
115
5
1414
30
49
239
147
5
1833
1734
, 161
53
2097
. 161
128, 142
2117,2120
159A
12
2021
159
21
1996
58A
13
681
. 58A
13
681
, 58A
6
679
f 58A
1 63
6
679
71
802
( 58A
1 63
6
679
2
777
/58A
1 63
6
679
51
795
/58A
1 63
6
679
60
801
/58A
1 63
6
679
28
784
/58A
6
679
I 63
18A
781
58
25
675
{ 58A
6
679
63
f 58
5
778
27
676
{ 58A
[65A
6
679
4
824
61
4
756
fSSA
6
679
l64-\
5,10
810, 812
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
49
APPEALS — Concluded.
orders, rulings, etc., of administrative boards and
officers, from — Concluded.
taxation — Concluded.
income tax ......
legacies and successions tax
local taxes ......
motor vehicles, excise on registered
public institutions, land used for, reimbursement
veterans' exemption, adjustment
tenement house laws, under, to superior court
tomb, closing, local board of health, from, to superior
court ......
veterinarians, suspension, etc., of registration, re-
view by supreme judicial court
water, charges, refusal to abate, to superior court
company, opening of streets by rival company, to
public utilities department
supply, pollution of, to superior court
ways, as to, to county commissioners
parks, etc., from change of name of, to public
works department
wet, etc., lands, abatement, to superior court
workmen's compensation cases, superior court, to
supreme judicial court, to ...
APPEARANCES IN CIVIL ACTIONS.
time for filing, district courts, in, rules
supreme judicial, superior and land courts, in
trustee process, trustee, of .
See also Practice in Civil Actions (Index p. 1021).
APPELLATE DIVISIONS.
district courts, of, composition, powers and duties,
appeals .....
See also District Courts (Index p. 373).
APPLE ISLAND.
acquisition by commonwealth .....
APPLES.
enforcement of laws as to
commissioner of agriculture, powers, etc., as to
rules and regulations as to .
samples, taking of .... .
false representation, packing, etc., to produce, pen-
alty
grades, official, establishment, amendment, etc.
closed packages, marking with
public hearing before establishment, etc.
United States grades, inclusion of
laws, certain, not applicable ....
misbranded, when deemed ....
penalties for ......
open packages, marking regulated
penalties .......
guaranty as affecting imposition of
violations of law as to, penalties
guaranty as affecting Uability
Chapter
58A
62
58A
65
58A
59
58A
60A
58
58A
58
58A
144
145
114
112
40
165
111
82
85
111
152
152
218
231
246
231
91
Section
6
45
6
25,26
6
Page
679
773
679
819, 820
679
5 (17, 22), 7, 39, 689, 690, 693, 701,
64,65,73,81 708,709,711
6 ■ 679
2 753
14 672
6 679
11 671
6 679
90 1805
55 1818
39, 40
64
42E
9
163
19, 26, 27, 30
3
137, 138
11
17
43
57
10
108-110
1408
1388
420
2170
1366
943, 945, 946
965
1361
1914
1916
2751
2861
2989
2874-2876
1024
/ 94
107
1114
■] 128
2,8
1568
1569
f 94
106-108
1113
1114
't 128
8
1569
. 94
106, 107
1113
1114
. 94
106
1113
94
108
1114
94
101
1112
. 94
103
1113
. 94
101
1112
. 94
101
1112
. 94
96
1111
. 94
105
1113
. 94
108
1114
. 94
104
1113
. 94
108
1114
. 94
109
1114
. 94
108
1114
. 94
109
1114
50
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
94
94
278
197
Chapter
APPLES — Concluded.
violations of law as to — Concluded.
prosecutions for. commissioner of agriculture, by
hearing prior to ..... .
APPOINTMENT.
})urden of proving in criminal case ....
APPOINTMENT, POWERS OF.
See Powers of Appointment, Property, in Rela-
tion TO.
APPORTIONMENT.
annuity, income, etc., life tenant, etc., upon death of,
etc. ......
See also Betterments, Assessment of (Index p. 133);
Congressional Districts; Rep-
resentative Districts; Senato-
rial Districts; Taxation (Index
p. 1345).
APPRAISERS.
animals, diseased, etc., of . . .
attached property, relative to .
deer, wild, damages by, duties, fees .
dogs, damages by .
estates of deceased persons, appointment, etc.
compensation, how determined and enforced
one only may be appointed, when .
probate judge, etc., disqualified
register may appoint ....
revocation of warrant for, etc.
See also Executors and Administrators.
execution on land, levy by set-off, appointment and
duties .....
fees, ci\'il suits, in .
forfeited goods, of . . " .
Section
107
107
27
Page
1114
1114
3255
2552
129
223
131
140
/ 195
\217
215
215
217
217
215
guardians and conservators, in case of
inhabitancy in town, etc., not to disqualify
principal [see Corporations and TxAxation, Depart-
ment OF (Index p. 297) ].
probate and insolvency proceedings, in (see, supra,
estates of deceased persons; guar-
dians and conservators).
trustees, in case of .
APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS.
See Arrest, criminal cases, in; Bail, criminal
cases, in; Recognizances, crimi-
nal cases, in.
APPROPRIATION COMMITTEES.
towns, in ....... .
. 236
. 262
. 257
[201
. { 215
[217
. 220
203
39
40
APPROPRIATIONS.
bills, veto of items in, governor, by . Art. LXIII
cities and towns, by [see Municipal Finance (In-
dex pp. 902-905)].
counties, by [see County Finance (Index p. 316) ].
general court, by [see State Finance (Index pp.
1260-1262)].
APPROPRIATION, UNLAWFUL.
indictment, form ....... 277
penalty 266
APRIL, NINETEENTH DAY OF.
holiday, to be . . . . . . .4
See also Holidays.
14, 31
1582, 1.585
92, 102, 125
2810-2812, 2816
113
1644
161, 170
1744, 1746
6
2542
22
2730
39
2684
48
2685
6
2727
22
2730
35
2683
6-18
2935-2937
8,31
3090, 3095
12, 13, 15
3069
39,46
2574, 2575
39,48
2684, 2685
22
2730
10
2767
8,9
16
6
Forms
63
7(18)
2586
398
406
69
3253
3128
111
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS
AQUEDUCT COMPANIES.
See Water and Aqueduct Companies.
AQUEDUCTS.
injury of property pertaining to, penalty
metropolitan water district, of
municipal indebtedness for laying
penalty for injuring certain
pollution, etc., of water .
tide waters, etc., under, etc.
ARBITRATION, CONCILIATION AND, BOARD OF
See Labor and Industries, Department of (Index
pp. 761, 762).
ARBITRATION, CONTROVERSIES, OF.
in general, agreement of submission of all demands,
LAWS.
51
ipter
Section
Page
111
170
1367
92
32
1047
44
8(6)
488
165
24
2172
92
18, 19
1043
92
32
1047
effect ....
. 251
4
3022
form ......
251
2
3021
partner's lack of authority
. 108A
9 (3)
1288
specific demands, submission of
. 251
3
3022
arbitrators, compensation, etc.
(221
• 1251
55
11
2781
3023
corruption of, penalties
. 268
13, 14
3154
costs, award by ... .
. 261
18
3083
death, incapacity, etc.
. 251
7
3022
hearings before ....
. 251
7
3022
ex parte, when ....
. 251
6
3022
instructions to, by court .
. 251
20
3024
majority, action by .
. 251
7
3022
submission to
. 251
1
3021
form of agreement
. 251
2
3021
revocation regulated
. 251
6
3022
superior court, naming by
. 251
7
3022
witnesses before, fees
. 262
29
3094
oaths ......
. 233
14
2903
summoning .....
. 233
1,2
2901, 2902
See also, infra, contracts, between part
les to.
award, action on, form of declaration
. 231
147, Form (5)
2888
court, fees in . . . .
. 251
13
3023
powers relative to ...
. 251
10
3023
transmission to .
. 251
8
3022
proceedings on .
. 251
9
3022
judgment on .
. 251
10
3023
appeal and writ of error
. 251
12
3023
majority, by, valid, except
. 251
7
3022
sealing and return ....
. 251
8
3022
time for making, limit
. 251
5
3022
costs and expenses, award as to .
f251
•\261
11
18
3023
3083
parties to bear ....
. 251
11
3023
hearings, arbitrators, before .
. 251
6, 7
3022
revocation of submission
. 251
6
3022
contracts, between parties to, arbitrators.
absence of
parties before
. 251
18
3024
death, inabihty, etc., of .
. 251
15
3023
naming of .... .
. 251
15
3023
parties, as, effect ....
. 251
16
3023
submission to .
. 251
14
3023
time limitation ....
. 251
17
3023
superior court, naming by
. 251
15
3023
award, court, report to . . .
. 251
19
3024
judgment on, final ....
. 251
19
3024
court, arbitrators, appointment by
. 251
15
3023
award, report to ... .
. 251
19
3024
law questions, reference to
. 251
20
3024
stay of certain suits by . . .
. 251
21
3024
52
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ARBITRATION, CONTROVERSIES, OF — Concluded.
contracts, between parties to — Concluded.
law questions, reference to court .... 251
proceedings, certain laws to govern . . . 251
stay of certain suits pending .... 251
specific cases, in, absentees, estates of, demands
against, etc. .... 200
animals, domestic, killing of infected, compensation,
etc 129
deceased persons, estates of . . . . . 204
insolvent, claims against .... 198
executors, guardians, trustees, etc., by . . . 204
personal claims . . . . . .197
fiduciaries, by certain ...... 204
fire insurance policies, references under . . .175
industrial disputes . . . . . .150
See also Labor and Industries, Department of,
boards, etc., in (Index pp. 761,762);
Strikes and Lockouts.
insolvency proceedings ....
ponds, exclusive fishing in certain, compensation for
Section
Page
prison contracts .......
prison-made goods, prices . . . . .
probate court, in, demands against decedents
white pine blister rust, compensation for destruc-
tion of shrubbery . . . .
ARBITRATORS.
deposition of witnesses ......
fire policies, under .......
witnesses before, how summoned . . . .
See also Arbitration, Controversies, of.
ARBOR AND BIRD DAY.
annual proclamation of .
leaflet by agriculture department, distribution prior
to
ARCHIVES DIVISION, CHIEF OF.
appointment, etc. .......
See also Secretary, State.
ARGUMENTS.
full court of supreme judicial court, before
ARITHMETIC.
schools, to be taught in .
ARLINGTON.
congressional district, fifth, in .
medical examiner district, first Middlesex, in
metropolitan, parks district, in
water, district, in . . .
exempted from certain payments for
north metropolitan sewerage system, in
senatorial district, sixth Middlesex, in
third district court of eastern ^Middlesex,
ARMED WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON
when arrested, penalty
form of indictment
security to keep peace
See also Arrest; Weapons.
ARMIES.
peace time, in, constitutional provision
ARMISTICE DAY.
annual proclamation of .
legal holidav, to be
ARM OF THE SEA.
shore line, as affecting
216
131
/ 125
\ 127
127
204
128
233
175
233
128
211
71
20
3024
22
3024
21
3024
11
2564
31, 33
1585, 1586
13-18
2597, 2598
14
2557
13-18
2597, 2598
6, 7
2547
13-18
2597, 2598
100-lOlG
2352-2354
5-9
1904, 1905
67
2703
46
1630
50
1525
73
1549
55,58
1546, 1547
13, 14
2597
23
1572
24-45
2905-2908
99-101 G
2348-2354
1,2
2901, 2902
15
125
2
1568
2
145
1, 18
2652
855, 858
• •
57
1
663
, in .
38
1
388
•
92
33
1048
.
92
10
1040
92
26
1045
• . •
92
1
1038
57
3
666
in district of
J
218
1
2738
1.
269
10
3161
277
Forms
3248
.
275
15
3209
/ Art.
II
10
\ Art.
XVII
-
27
6
12A
125
.
4
7(18)
111
93
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
53
ARMORIES AND ARMORY COMMISSIONERS.
general provisions .......
public hall, excepted from definition, building laws,
under . . . . .
See also Militia (Index pp. 849, 850, 861).
ARMS.
military, distraint for taxes, exempt from .
militia, of, execution, exempt from seizure on
right to bear, protected ..... Art.
See also Militia (Index pp. 846, 854, 861); Weapons.
ARMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
See Commonwealth (Index p. 243).
ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.
Memorial Day, etc., celebration, municipal co-opera-
tion ......
ARMY, UNITED STATES.
See United St.\tes, army.
ARNICA.
tincture of, sale in original packages, certain laws not
to apply, when ....
AROMATIC SPIRITS OF AMMONIA.
sale in original packages, certain laws not to apply,
when ......
ARRAIGNMENT.
See Criminal Procedure and Practice.
ARREST.
in general, congressmen, etc., exempt from, when Art.
due process, etc., without, forbidden . . Art.
warrant for, regulated ..... Art.
civil process, on (see Arrest and Supplementary
Proceedings in Civil Actions).
criminal cases, in, in general:
Animal Rescue League, etc., by agents of .
f Art.
arrested
persons,
right
information
to
of charge,
{ Art.
physical examination, etc.
property taken from, disposition
metropolitan district police, etc., by
notice as to
owner, payment to, when .
sale ......
perishable, etc.
proceeds, disposal .
bail, admission to, in general
examination, following .
pending .....
See also Bail, criminal cases, in.
Boston Workhorse Relief Association, by agents of
bystander assisting in, liability . . . .
children, of, complaint after delinquency proceed-
ings .....
proceedings to avoid incarceration .
summons instead of warrant, when
county, in other than place of offence, bail, proceed
ings in default of .
conveyance through other .
felony, for, conveyance to county issuing
warrant ....
recognizance and proceedings in .
dangerous weapon, armed with, penalty, etc
posting of law .....
discharge from . . . . "
apter
Section
Page
33
35-49
315-320
143
1
1764
60
24
721
235
34 (10)
2930
II
-
10
40
112
112
I
XII
XIV
147
VI
XII
263
276
/ 92
1135
92
135
135
135
135
135
276
276
276
147
263
119
119
119
276
276
276
276
269
269
276
5(12)
35
35
403
1382
1382
6
4
-
26
""
26
10
1835
-
11
-
26
1
3103
33
3218
89
1063
7
1670
89-94
1063, 1064
7
1670
11
1671
8
1670
9
1670
10
1670
57
3222
42, 57
3219, 3222
35
3218
10
1835
3
3104
75
14,54
69
1452
54
1448
31
3218
43
3219
32
3218
29,30
3217
10
3161
11
3161
41
3219
54
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ARREST — Continued.
criminal cases, in — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
drunkenness, for, fees of certain officers . . 262
warrant, without ..... 272
false, actions for, limited ..... 263
pretence, on, penalty for .... 263
reason for, penalty ..... 263
fees of officers for ...... 262
females, of, police stations for detention of, desig-
nation ..... 147
regulated ....... 147
See also Police Matrons.
fugitives from justice, rendition, for . . . 276
general court, by certain officers of . . .3
inquests into death following . . . .38
Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, by agents of . . 147
Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to
Children, by agents of . . . 147
misdemeanors, for ...... 276
prisoners, pardoned, of, upon violation of con-
ditions 127
paroled or at liberty on permit, of . . . 127
probation, of persons on . . . . . 279
refusal of officer to make, penalty . . . 268
reports of, commissioner of correction, to . . 124
robbery, larceny, etc., for, officer making, to secure
property ..... 266
state house watchmen, etc., by . . . .8
summons instead of warrant, when . . . 276
children, in case of . . . . .119
failure to obey ...... 276
recognizance for further appearance . . 276
service ....... 276
threat of crime, on complaint of . . . 275
examination by court or justice . . . 276
adjournment ....... 276
commitment, etc., pending .... 276
bail, following . . ' . . . . . 276
pending ....... 276
See also Bail, criminal cases, in.
commitment following ..... 276
conveyance of prisoner, county, through other . 276
sexes, segregation during .... 276
expenses, certificate to superior court . . 276
injured party, satisfaction of, effect . . 276
civil action, bars ..... 276
commitment, for fiu-ther ..... 276
lockup, to 40
conduct ....... 276
discharge, when ...... 276
recognizance on adjournment .... 276
proceedings if defaulted .... 276
witnesses ....... 276
recognizance, etc., of, and proceedings . . 276
separation ....... 276
written testimony ..... 276
See also Witnesses, criminal cases, in (Index
p. 1487).
officer making, actions against, limited . . 263
constable, service of process outside town, etc. . 41
delay of service by, penalty .... 268
false pretence, on, penalty .... 263
fees 262
Section
Page
28
3094
44
3187
3
3104
2
3104
1
3103
8,28
3091, 3094
18
1837
18-21
1837, 1838
13, 16, 19
3215, 3216
17
101
13
391
10
1835
9
1835
28
3217
155
1564
149
1562
3
3264
23, 25
3156
9
1515
48
3124
12
143
24
3217
54
1448
26
3217
27
3217
25
3217
3
3207
34
3218
35
3218
35
3218
42
3219
35
3218
42
3219
43
3219
53
3221
44
3219
55
3221
56
3221
37
3219
34
416
38
3219
41
3219
35
3218
36
3218
38
3219
45-54
3219-3221
39
3219
40
3219
3
3104
95
447
22
3155
2
3104
8,28
3091, 3094
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ARREST — Continued.
criminal cases, in — Continwd.
officer making — Concluded.
penalty for refusal to make , . . . 268
reason for, penalty for refusal to give, etc. . . 263
return to court by . . . . . . 276
stolen property, to secure, etc. .... 266
See also Police Officers; Sheriffs, Deputy
Sheriffs and Constables.
warrant, upon, aid, in serving .... 276
complaint, examination and order . . . 276
constables, service by . . . . .41
delay of service, penalty ..... 268
delinquent children violating probation . .119
district courts, from, issue, service, etc. . . 218
escaping prisoners, special state police officer, by . 127
governor, by, habitual criminal, upon violation of
Uberty permit
how issued ....
justices of the peace commissioned to
fee .... .
opium resorts, persons in .
permit to be at liberty, for violation of
rendition cases, in .
return .....
service .....
summons in lieu of .
children, in case of
failure to obey, as contempt .
recognizance for further appearance
service ....
threat to commit crime
trial justices, issue by
who may issue
warrant, without, affrays, riots, etc.
anarchy, promotion of
animals, cruelty to, etc., certain societies, agents, by
berry-picking by aliens
birds, dogs, etc., exhibition of fighting
bombs or explosives, illegal possession
children, proceedings to avoid incarceration afte
county poUce, by, when
defacement of county buildings
delinquent child violating probation
disorderly persons, rogues, etc. .
drunkenness ....
election laws, violation of .
expectoration in pubhc places .
fare, refusal to pay .
fast driving ....
fences, etc., pulling down, etc. .
firearms, aliens, possession, etc., by certain
fires in open air, setting, etc., certain
fish and game laws, under
gaming, public conveyance, gatherings, etc.
habitual truants, etc.
liquor cases, in ....
lockups, maintenance for commitments
locomotive, etc., riding upon
fees of officer making arrest .
127
276
218
262
272
127
276
276
276
276
119
276
276
276
275
219
f218
{ 219
276
1 41
\ 220
264
147
272
266
272
148
119
147
147
119
272
272
56
270
159
85
266
131
48
/130
1131
271
77
138
40
160
160
55
Section
Page
23,25
31.56
1
3103
34
3218
48
3124
23
3217
22
3216
95
447
22
3155
59
1450
32-35
2748
2749
127
1558
149
1562
22
3216
36
2749
1
3087
52
3189
149
1562
13, 16, 19
3215
3216
34
3218
23
3216
24
3217
54
1448
26
3217
27
3217
25
3217
3
3207
3,6
2761
32-36
2748
2749
3,6
2761
21
3216
98
447
3
2766
12
3107
10
1835
82
3195
116
3139
89
3197
35
1853
69
14.52
8
1835
8
1835
59
14.50
54
3189
44
3187
67
661
15
3166
93
2015
11
967
105
31.36
76
16.35
15
520
152
1614
17, 20, 76
1624
1635
2, 6
3167
3168
7, 13
895, 897
75
1701
34
416
220
2074
221
2074
56
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ARREST — Concluded.
criminal cases, in — Concluded.
warrant, without — Concluded.
Massachusetts training schools, escaping inmates,
etc., of . . .
misdemeanors, when authorized
missiles, throwing at railroad trains, etc
motor vehicle laws, violation of
municipal by-laws and ordinances, violation of
night time disturbers, suspects, etc. .
officer's endorsement on complaint
probation, of persons on .
profane or obscene language, accosting persons with
prostitution, keeping house of, etc.
railroad, etc., conductors, etc., interference with
disorderly persons on .
obstructing tracks of .
police, by .... .
rivers, harbors, etc., offenders on
rubbish, etc., throwing into public way, etc
securities, certain salesmen selling
sliipi^ing offences, certain .
street railways, etc., offenders on
Sunday, malicious mischief on .
suspected persons ....
tramps ......
tree, fruit, etc., malicious injury to
trespass on improved land, buildings, etc.
vagabonds .....
vagrants .....
water supply sources, bathing in
pollution .....
equity suits, in .
miscellaneous cases, in, children, delinquency pro-
ceedings, in [see Minors, court
proceedings as to, delinquent or
wayward (Index p. 872)].
court martial proceedings
insane, etc., patients, escaped
persons, of, rendition proceedings, in .
probate bonds, suits on . . .
tax, non-payment ....
forms of certificates and warrant
See also Taxation, local taxes, collection of.
See also Arrest and Supplementary Proceed-
ings IN Civil Actions; Police
Officers; Sheriffs, Deputy Sher-
iffs AND Constables.
ARREST AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS,
in general, adjournment of proceedings . • . . 224
appeal, none except ...... 224
attendance of parties, process to secure . . . 224
bond, etc., suit for breach of, amount of judgment,
etc 224
commonwealth, by, venue .... 224
limitation, judgment and execution . . 224
charges pending examination .... 224
appeal to superior court ..... 224
recognizance, etc., trial in superior court . . 224
trial by court or jury ..... 224
plea by debtor ...... 224
puni.«;hment if found guilty .... 224
bail as affecting ...... 226
time limitation ...... 224
Section
Page
120
12
1459
276
28
3217
L59
93, 104
2015, 2017
90
21, 29
999, 1003
272
59
3190
41
98
447
218
34
2749
279
3
3264
272
59
3190
272
10
3181
159
93, 104
2015, 2017
159
93
2015
159
93
2015
159
93
2015
91
58
1035
272
60
3190
llOA
15
1323
102
3
1199
159
93, 94
2015
266
131
3141
41
98
447
272
65
3191
266
131
3141
266
120
3139
272
69
3192
272
67
3192
111
173
1368
111
171
1367
214
7
2669
. 33
163, 184
348, 353
. 123
95
1503
. 123
107
1508
. 205
28
2609
. 60
29-34
722, 723
. 60
105, Forms 5-7
740, 741
30
2830
18
2827
18
2827
8
2823
8
2823
8
2823
19
2827, 2828
19
2828
19
2828
19
2828
19
2828
19
2828
1
2831
19
2828
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ARREST AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS — Continued
in general — Concluded.
commonwealth as creditor, debtors, discharge, ex-
amination, etc. ....
venue of action on recognizance, etc. .
constables, service of process by .
contempt, proceedings, arrests and warrants for
punishment regulated .....
reconveyance of defendant's property, disobedi-
ence of court order as, when .
release of accused, continuance, etc.
sentence for, effect .
speedy hearings
successive offences
transfer to third party after service, when penal
ized
warrants for arrest .
costs ......
appeal, recognizance to pay
court, general powers .
term includes justice, etc. .
debt, contracting with intent not to pay, charge of .
See also, supra, in general, charges pending
examination,
definitions ........
fees .........
defendant, etc., to pay, when . . . .
discharge for plaintiff's failure to pay
fraudulent conveyance, etc., debtor, etc., by, charge
of
gaming, unlawful, debtor, etc., by, charge of .
habeas corpus proceedings .....
fees ........
recognizance, action after breach, commonwealth,
by, venue .....
creditor, by .
judgment and execution on .
limitation, judgment and execution
fee for approving sureties . . . . .
Sunday, may be accepted on .
surety on, exoneration by surrender .
revision, modification, etc., court orders, of
tax, person committed for non-payment, discharge
venue of proceedings ......
witnesses, attendance ......
arrest, in general, ad damnum of writ, amount of
recognizance, as affecting
bankruptcy, etc., as affecting
See also, infra, arrest, in general, insolvency,
etc.
bribe, to delay, etc., officer taking, penalty
commitment and imprisonment, audita querela
proceedings, release in ,
certificate of court, under ....
commonwealth's debtors, discharge from, law
applicable . . . . .
examination ......
depredations during, penalty and liability
discharge, after refusal of, final judgment, pend-
ing
Chapter
Section
57
Page
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
[224
{261
[262
224
224
224
224
224
262
224
224
224
224
224
262
224
224
224
224
262
224
224
224
/ 60
1224
224
224
224
224
268
249
224
224
224
127
224
24-26
2829
8
2823
23
2829
18
2827
18
2827
11
2824
18
2827
18
2827
18
2827
18
2827
20
2828
18
2827
16,21
2826
2828
23,26
3084
3085
4
3088
19
2828
30
2830
1
2820
19(3)
2828
1
2820
4, 8, 14, 23 3088,
3089,
3092,
3093
9
2824
9
2824
19(1)
2828
19(2)
2828
22
2829
4,14
3088
,3092
8
2823
8
2823
8
2823
8
2823
4,23
3088
.3093
6
2823
7
2823
16
2826
31
723
28
2830
6
2821
30
2830
6
2821
2822
29
2830
37
3
2, 6
24
25,26
45
10
3158
3013
2822
2829
2829
1543
2824
58
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ARREST AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS — Continued.
arrest — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
commitment and imprisonment — Concluded.
habeas corpus proceedings .... 224
fees ........ 262
See also Habeas Corpus, Writ of.
insanity, in case of .... . 224
officer's fees ...... 262
recognizance, etc., in default of . . . 224
separation from convicts, etc. . . .127
solitary imprisonment for refractory prisoners . 127
supplementary proceedings, pending . . 224
support of debtor as pauper, advances, etc., by
creditor
payment of expense by county
Section
tax, for non-payment of, discharge
venue of proceedings
costs .....
directions to officer .
discharge of debtor, bankruptcy or insolvency, in
case of
commonwealth's debtors, imprisonment, from
fees, failure of plaintiff, etc., to pay
indemnity to officer, for failui'e to furnish
insanity ......
support in jail, for failure to furnish
tax, non-payment of, arrested for .
venue of proceedings ....
equity proceedings, in ... .
fees .......
defendant, etc., to pay, when
discharge for plaintiff's failui'e to pay
habeas corpus proceedings
fees .......
indemnity to officer, doubtful identity,etc.,incase of
insanity of debtor, discharge, etc.
insolvency, etc., as affecting
creditor's petition, ground for, when
jail, support of defendant as pauper in
miUtia, member, etc., exempt, when .
pendency of action, during
form of precept for ....
recognizance, accepted on Sunday
sheriff, of, forbidden ....
special precept, on .
sunset, after, forbidden, when .
supplementary proceedings on application of ar
rested judgment debtor .
execution, on, ad damnum of writ, amount of recog
nizance, as affecting
costs, taxed in .... .
entry fee, etc., included, when
application and affidavit of creditor .
audita querela proceedings, release in
See also Audita Querela, Writ of.
cause for ......
oath of debtor denying ....
certificate of court on failure to recognize .
224
126
/ 60
\224
224
[261
t 262
223
224
224
224
224
224
224
/ 60
1 224
224
214
262
224
224
224
262
224
224
/216
1224
216
224
33
223
223
224
37
223
224
224
224
262
262
224
249
224
224
224
22
2829
4, 14
3088, 3092
27
2829
14
3092
6
2822
22
1539
45
1543
10
2824
12
2825
29
1530
31
723
28
2830
6
2821
23,26
3084, 3085
4
3088
26
2798
29
2830
24
2829
9
2824
6
2822
27
2829
12
2825
31
723
28
2830
6
2821
7
2669
4, 8, 14
3088, 3089, 3092
9
2824
9
2824
22
2829
4, 14
3088, 3092
6
2822
27
2829
95
2708
29
2830
129
2715
12
2825
66
324
85
2809
86
2809
6
2823
10
384
85,86
2809
2, 6, IS
2821, 2823, 2827
14
2825, 2826
6
2821, 2822
4
3088
4
3088
6
2822
3
3013
6
2822
6
2822
6
2822
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ARREST AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS — Continued.
arrest — Continued.
execution, on — Concluded.
commonwealth, intent to leave, as cause for
notice of debtor's desire to take oath as to,
examination, etc. ....
fee for .......
refusal of oath, subsequent application after,
payment of fees ....
discharge, commonwealth, no intent to leave
fees, upon plaintiff's failure to pay .
supplementary proceedings upon
venue ........
escape of prisoner, remedies of creditor
examination, discharge, upon ....
notice of debtor's desire to take oath, on
recognizance, committal to jail in default of
time, notice, recognizance, etc.
venue ......
further, on same, exempt, when
jail, committal to, bail, etc., in default of
recognizance by defendant
ad damnum of writ as affecting amount
commitment in default of
master in chancery, by .
new, after surrender by surety
Sunday, accepted on . . .
sureties on, fee for approving
time to procure
sunset, after, forbidden, unless .
supplementary proceedings, arrested debtor
apply for
venue of proceedings
mesne process, on, ad damnum, amount of
nizance, as affecting
reduction .....
affidavit, requisites ....
costs, taxed in ... .
entry fee, etc., included, when
amount of damages ....
bail, commitment for default
reduction'in habeas corpus proceedings
release on giving, when .
imprisonment for fraud, none, in case of
time to procure .....
fee for approving ....
See also Bail, civil cases, in.
causes for ..... .
certificate of court, form, requisites, etc.
recognizance, on failure of . . .
costs .......
trust administration, of, plaintiff to pay .
discharge from custody, bail, etc., on giving
bond, by ...... .
examination, following .....
plaintiff's failure to attend, for . .
fees, default in payment of, creditor, by .
judgment, failure to serve in supplementary
proceedings after .... 224
plaintiff's, etc., order, on ... . 224
refusal following examination, certificate of . 224
Section
may
224
224
262
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
262
224
224
224
224
recog-
224
. 224
. 224
. 262
. 262
. 224
. 224
. 248
/224
■ 1226
. 226
. 224
. 262
. 224
. 224
. 224
. 261
. 224
/224
• 1226
. 224
. 224
. 224
. 224
59
Page
2822
6
2822
4
3088
9
2824
6, 10
2822, 2824
9
2824
6
2822
6
2821
6
2823
6
2822
6
2822
6
2822
6
2822
6
2821
9
2824
6
2822
6
2822
6
2822
6
2822
6
2821
7
2823
6
2823
4,23
3088, 3093
6
2822
6
2823
14
2826
6
2821
6
2821,2822
5
2821
2
2820, 2821
4
3088
4
3088
2
2821
6, 10
2822, 2824
1, 20
3006, 3009
6
2821, 2822
1
2831
1
2831
6
2822
4,23
3088, 3093
2
2820, 2821
2
2821
6
2822
, 23, 26
3084, 3085
11
2825
6, 10
2822, 2824
1
2831
13
2825
10
2824
10
2824
9
2824
10
2824
10
2824
10
2824
60
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
224
224
224
224
224
224
262
Chapter
ARREST AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS — Continued.
arrest — Concluded.
mesne process, on — Concluded.
discharge from custody — Concluded.
supplementary proceedings, in . . . 224
unjust, in case of .
venue .....
examination of defendant, certificate of refusal of
discharge following
committal to jail following
continuance by court
defendant's request, on, notice to plaintiff and
ser\'ice
fee .
See also, infra, supplementary proceed-
ings.
discharge following ..... 224
plaintiff's failure to attend, discharge of defend-
ant 224
second, after refusal of discharge, limitation . 224
signature and oath of defendant . . . 224
subject matter of, mode, etc. .
time, notice, recognizance, etc.
transfer of property to plaintiff
return to defendant, when .
venue .....
exemption, further, on same process,
seamen, certain debts, for
slander and libel cases, civil
women, except in tort
fees, creditor's failure to pay, discharge
ant for
debtor to paj^ when
guardian, etc., affidavit by
habeas corpus proceedings .
jail, committal to, bail, etc.
examination, following ....
supplementary proceedings, held pending
property, delivery to plaintiff, etc., in trust .
Section
Page
. 224
. 224
. 224
. 224
. 224
from, when 224
. 102
. 224
. 224
z.e of defend-
. 224
. 224
. 224
/ 224
"t 248
in default of . . 224
. 224
. 224
, 224
returned to defendant, when .... 224
recognizance by defendant .... 224
commitment in default of ... . 224
fee for approving sureties .... 262
master in chancery, by . . . . . 224
Sunday, accepted on .... . 224
time to procure sureties .... 224
slander and libel, civil, none for ... 224
sunset, after, forbidden unless .... 224
supplementary proceedings, bond by defendant to
institute 224
commitment pending ..... 224
debtor, arrested, may apply for . . 224
trust of defendant's propert}' in plaintiff's favor . 224
unjust, discharge if . . . . . . 224
venue of proceedings ..... 224
woman exempt, except in tort .... 224
supplementary proceedings, appeal, none except,
etc 224
application, judgment creditor, by . . . 224
judgment debtor, by ..... 224
ser\'ice on debtor ...... 224
arrest on execution, upon discharge from . . 224
10
2824
5
2821
6
2821
10
2824
10
2824
10
2824
9
2823
4
3088
10
2824
10
2824
10
2824
10
2824
10
2824
6
2821
-2823
11
2825
11
2825
6
2821
9
2824
2
1199
4
2821
3
2821
9
2824
9
2824
2
2820
22
2829
1,20
3006
, 3009
6
2822
10
2824
10
2824
11
2825
11
2825
■ 6
2822
6
2822
4,23
3088
3093
6
2821
6
2823
6
2822
4
2821
2
2821
13
2825
10
2824
14
2826
11
2825
5
2821
6
2821
3
2821
18
2827
14
2825
14
2826
14
2825
,2826
6
2822
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ARREST AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS — Continued.
supplementary proceedings — Continued.
bond, dismissal by ..... . 224
to institute, arrested defendant, by . . . 224
discharge of sureties on . . . . . 224
charges pending examination .... 224
See also, supra, in generaK
commonwealth, discharge of imprisoned debtors of,
law applicable to . . 224
contempt of court, attendance, proceedings to enforce 224
debtor's failure to appear ..... 224
disobedience to court order .... 224
payments, etc., after service, except, etc. . . 224
penalty ........ 224
reconveyance of debtor's property, enforcement
by process of ... . 224
continuance for examination .... 224
contracting debt without intent to pay, charge of . 224
conveyance, etc., after service, contempt . . 224
costs, certain fees allowed to creditor . . 262
proceedings, of, debtor, ordered to pay, when . 224
payment by, necessary to discharge . 224
redemption, on .... . 224
counsel fee, payment by debtor not deemed con-
tempt, when .... 224
court orders upon examination .... 224
failure to obey, contempt ..... 224
renewal, revisal, etc., of . . . . . 224
creditor, judgment, by ..... 224
service on debtor ...... 224
death of, not to affect ..... 224
failure to appear, dismissal for . . . . 224
debtor, arrested, api)lication by . . . . 224
failure to appear, contempt, to be . . . 224
service on creditor ...... 224
defendant, by, arrested on mesne process, bond to
institute . . ., . .224
discharge of sureties on .... 224
dismissal, bond, by ..... . 224
creditor's failure to appear, upon . . . 224
new application, time limit .... 224
payment of judgment, upon .... 224
property, finding of none, upon .... 224
retention of court's jurisdiction until . . . 224
examination of judgment debtor .... 224
additional evidence ...... 224
continuance pending service of sentence . . 224
creditor's failure to appear, effect . 224
debtor's failure to appear, contempt proceedings . 224
judgment, execution as proof of . . . 224
mode of 224
return day, in order for ..... 224
signature and oath of debtor .... 224
fees, entry, etc. , ...... 262
allowance as costs ...... 262
officers' ........ 262
fraudulent conveyance, concealment, etc., charge of 224
service, after, contempt ..... 224
See also, supra, in general, charges pending ex-
amination,
gaming, unlawful, charge of . . . . . 224
See also, supra, in general, charges pending ex-
amination.
61
Section
Page
21
2829
13
2825
10, 13
2824
2825
19
2827
,2828
24-26
2829
18
2827
14
2826
16
2827
20
2828
18
2827
17
2827
14
2826
19(3)
2828
20
2828
4,8
3088
,3090
16
2826
21
2828
17
2827
20
2828
16
2826
16
2827
16
2826
14
2825
14
2825
14
2826
14, 16
2826
14
2826
14
2826
14
2826
13
2825
10, 13
2824
2825
21
2829
14, 16
2826
18
2827
21
2828
16
2826
18
2827
15
2826
15
2826
19
2828
14, 16
2826
14
2826
15
2826
15
2826
14
2826
-15
2826
4
3088
4,8
3088
3090
8,14
3089, 3092
19(1)
2828
20
2828
19(2)
2828
62
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ARREST AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS — Condmled.
supplementary proceedings — Concluded.
imprisonment of debtor, discharge from, bond or
payment, by ....
habeas corpus proceedings ....
judgment, proof of, execution as .
mesne process, arrested on, held pending, when
necessaries, payment for, after services, no con-
tempt . . ...
payment of judgment, court order for .
discharge of debtor on .... .
partial payments ......
property, debtor's, application to . . .
property of debtor, court order as to .
reconveyance to debtor .....
redemption by debtor .....
refusal of creditor to take ....
sale at auction ......
satisfaction of execution as affecting .
taking at valuation ......
transfer, etc., pending examination, contempt
to creditor .......
trust of, as affecting .....
retention of court's jurisdiction until, etc.
savings bank trustee, as affecting ....
venue ........
ARREST OF JUDGMENT.
none for cause before verdict, etc., except:
civil cases, in ...... .
criminal cases, in ......
ARSENALS.
powers of congress as to . . . . . Art.
state, care, control and superintendent
ARSENATE OF LEAD.
gypsy, etc., moth suppression, furnishing for
ARSENIC.
confectionery or toys containing, penalty for selling .
paper, fabrics, etc., containing, sale regulated
samples for analysis ......
sale, certain laws not to apply, when
regulated ........
See also Poison.
ARSON.
indictment, form
penalties
wife's liability .
ART COMMISSION.
appointment, etc. .
confidential employee for
governor and council, under
pov.'ors and duties .
governors, portraits of
medal of honor, design
See also Ccm-MOXWEalth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc. ; officers and
employees.
ART COMMISSIONS, MUNICIPAL.
api)C)intment, duties, etc. .....
ART GOODS.
establishments selling at auction, licensing, etc., penalty
ARTICLES OF WAR.
See Militia.
ARTIFICIAL COLD.
See Cold Storage; Refrigeration, etc.
Section
Page
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
224
168
224
231
278
I
33
132
270
270
270
112
270
277
266
266
6
30
6
6
8
33
41
100
21
2828
22
2829
15
2826
10
2824
20
2828
16
2826
21
2828
16
2826
17
2827
11, 16
2824-2826
17
2827
17
2827
17
2827
17
2827
17
2827
17
2827
20
2828
11, 16
2824-2826
11
2825
18
2827
23
2206
6
2821
136
2884
34
3262
8
5
83
328
27-29
1659
10
3165
11, 12
3165
11
3165
35
1381
2
3162
Forms
3248
1-4
3116
6
3116
19
126
7
230
17
126
20
126
19, 19A
144
168
349
82-84
14, 17
444, 445
1188, 1189
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
63
Chapter
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT.
use in hunting birds, penalty ..... 131
ARTILLERY.
See Militia, military property (Index p. 853);
organized, land forces (Index
pp. 855, 856).
ARTISTIC PURPOSES, CORPORATIONS TO PRO-
MOTE.
general provisions . , . . . . .180
See also Corporations, charitable and certain
other purposes, for (Index p. 285).
ART, MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF.
See Massachusetts School of Art.
ARTS AND SCIENCES.
f Art. I
Section
102
Page
1642
promotion of
1
ART, WORKS OF.
tax exemption ......
ASHBURNHAM.
congressional district, third, in ...
district court of Fitchburg, in district of .
medical examiner district, third Worcester, in .
senatorial district, third Worcester, in
ASHBY.
congressional district, third, in ...
first district court of northern Middlesex, in district of
medical examiner district, tenth Middlesex, in .
senatorial district, eighth Middlesex, in
ASHES.
deposit of, fire engineers, regulations by, penalty
shoaUng harbor with, penalty ....
streams, discharge into certain, regulation, etc., penalty
tenement house laws, under, receptacles for
ASHFIELD.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of Franklin, in district of
medical examiner district, western Franklin, in ,
senatorial district, Franklin and Hampshire, in .
ASHLAND.
congressional district, fourth, in . . .
first district court of southern Middlesex, in district of
medical examiner district, eighth Middlesex, in .
senatorial district, Norfolk and Middlesex, in
Washakum pond, watchman for, appointment and
powers ....
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
civil actions, answer, form . . .
declaration, form .....
survival .......
time limitation ......
trustee process not applicable to .
criminal cases, district courts, jurisdiction
felony, with intent to commit
indictment, form .....
husband and wife, recognizance to keep peace
indictment, forms .....
injured party, acknowledgment of satisfaction by
effect .....
murder, etc., with intent to commit, penalty .
penalties .......
permanent physical injury, resulting in, penalty
See also Mayhem.
rape, with intent to commit, penalty .
indictment, forms .....
rob, with intent to, penalties
59
57
218
38
57
57
218
38
57
48
102
131
144
57
218
38
57
57
218
38
57
125
231
231
228
260
246
218
265
277
279
277
276
265
265
265
265
277
265
1-12A
8
2
5 (20)
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
53
17
29
72
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
37
147, Form 44
147, Form 21
1
4
1
26
29
Forms
12, 14
Forms
55, 56
15
15, 17-20, 24, 29
14
24
Forms
17-20
2441-2445
5
43
690
663
2742
388
666
663
2738
388
666
527
1202
1626
1802
662
2738
387
667
663
2739
388
665
1523
2897
2894
2838
3075
2987
2747
3113
3248
3266, 3267
3248
3221
3110
3110-3113
3110
3112
3249
3111
64
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
143
Chapter
ASSAULT AND BATTERY — Concluded.
criminal cases — Concluded.
suppression of, justices,, etc., of courts, etc., duties .
trial justices, jurisdiction .....
weapon, dangerous, with, j^enalties
indictment, form ......
ASSEMBLIES.
place of, terms public building, public hall, etc., include
See also Buildings, construction, alteration
and inspection (Index p. 167).
unlawful, armed forces to quell, calling out of .
magistrate, to obey .....
destruction of dwelling houses, etc., penalty .
police may disperse .....
property destroj^ed by, liability of city or town
suppression ......
aid in, officers may require
refusal, penalty .....
force, use of ..... .
immunity of officers ....
See also AiRCR.\rT; Militia, aid to civil power;
Public Assembly; Theatres, Pub-
lic Halls and Special Halls;
Theatrical Exhibitions, Shows
AND Amusements.
ASSEMBLY, PUBLIC.
See Public Assembly.
ASSES.
See Animals; Beasts, at large; Foot and Mouth
Disease; Glanders.
ASSESSED VALUATION.
See Valuation.
ASSESSMENTS, SPECIAL, REAL PROPERTY, ON
betterments for puijlic improvements
See also Betterments, Assessment of.
certificate of, tax collector, by .
collection, tax collectors, by .
sale, by .
forms of deeds, etc.
gypsy moth, cost of suppressing
See also Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths.
insect pests, suppression of certain
low land and swamps, for improvement of, roads, etc., to
sewers .......
See also Sewers and Drains.
sidewalks ......
snow and ice, cost of removal from sidewalks
street sprinkling .....
taxes, term includes, when
wet lands, improvement ....
ASSESSORS.
compensation, etc., of, court award .
income tax, of ... .
private ways and bridges, for financing repairs of
super\nsors of .....
ASSESSORS OF TAXES.
in general:
abatement petitions to, denied, when
appeals from, tax appeals board, to (see Tax Ap
peai.s. Board or),
appointment, county commissioners, by
Plan A of uniform charters, under
selectmen, by .
blank forms from commissioner
Section
Page
220
3
2766
219
19,20
2763
265
ISA, 17, 18
3110,3111
277
Forms
3249
80
58A
1764
. 33
26-34
313-315
. 269
5
3160
. 269
7
3160
. 41
98
447
. 269
8
3160
. 269
1
3159
. 269
1, 4
3159, 3160
. 269
2, 6
3159, 3160
. 269
4-6
3160
. 269
6
3160
1-17
917-922
60
23
721
60
17
720
60
43
725
60
105, Forms 10, 11,
12, 14, 18
742-7
45, 747, 749
132
18-24
1656-1658
1.32
26
16.58
2.52
7, 10, 11, 19
3031
-3033, 3036
83
14-24, 27, 28
952-955
83
26-28
955
85
6
966
40
16-18
410
60
43
725
111
136-138
1360, 1361
221
55
2781
14
4, 9, 10
173-175
84
14
959
14
4,5
173, 174
679
41
27
432
43
52
471
41
21-23, 25, 26
430, 431
58
1
669
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
65
Chapter
Section
Page
ASSESSORS OF TAXES — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
books, etc., examination by commissioner
. 58
7
670
election, in towns .....
. 41
1
425
failure to choose, penalty on towns
. 41
4
426
finance laws, town, court enforcement against
. 44
59
501
improper methods of, correction .
. 58
4
670
income tax assessors, may be . . .
. 14
4
173
information, etc., from commissioner
. 58
1-5
669, 670
liability .......
. 59
87
712
neglect to assess tax, penalty
. 59
27,93
699, 713
proceedings on .....
. 59
27
699
number and term .....
. 41
1, 24-30
425, 431, 432
oath ........
. 41
29
432
penalties on, in general ....
. 59
89, 93, 94
713
compromise of assessment, etc. .
. 59
89
713
false, listing ......
. 56
1
652
valuations ......
. 41
30
432
municipal finance laws ....
. 44
62
501
prosecution ......
. 58
1
669
supervision, etc., by commissioner
. 58
1-8
669, 670
term defined ......
4
7(3)
110
valuation by, as evidence of land values
/ 79
\185
35
109
914
2508
debt limit, as affecting ....
44
10
489
land purchases of towns, etc., as affecting .
40
14
409
'58A
6-13
679-681
appeals from ......
59
7, 64, 65, 81
693,708,711
60A
2
754
assistant assessors, appointment and oath
. 41
25, 26, 29
431, 432
cities, in .
41
24A
431
towns, in ......
41
25A
431
election, in towns .....
41
1
425
police assistance to .... .
51
14A
550
powers and duties .....
41
28
432
powers and duties, general provisions .
59
1-94
685-713
abatement of taxes .....
59
58-74
706-710
collector, to furnish copy to . . .
59
60
707
notice to financial officers .....
59
23B
698
accounts relative to taxes, delivery to, penalty
60
12, 100
718, 738
aggregates, tables of .
59
47,48
704
penalty for neglect to file, etc. .
59
94
713
a,nnual assessment, to fix .
/ 58
\ 59
25A
675
23-25
697, 698
notification to financial officers ....
59
23A
698
apportionment of taxes on divided real estate
59
79-81
711
appropriation orders, certification to . . .
41
15A
429
assess taxes, neglect to, penalty ....
59
93
713
audit, municipal, levy of tax for ....
/ 44
1 59
41
20,21
497
697
banks, distribution of tax on ....
63
5
778
bank tax, notice of amount distributable
63
5
778
betterment assessments, apportionment
80
13
920
boarding house keepers, etc., information from
/ 33
\ 59
7
92
309
713
books, lists, tables and returns ....
59
43-52, 83-86
702-705, 712
penalty for neglect to make certain
59
94
713
buildings, permits for erection, notice to
143
61
1778
census, decennial, to assist in ... .
9
7
146
collector, bond of, to be notified as to .
41
20
430
death of, uncollected taxes upon
60
97
738
f ^1
5
548
list and warrant to, commitment
- 59
53-56
705, 706
60
4
717
returns, etc., by, to fix time ....
60
2
716
66
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ASSESSORS OF TAXES — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
corporations, franchise tax ....
distribution .....
lists of, liable to tax, commissioner, from
returns of property of ... .
county tax, assessment, etc.
tuberculosis hospitals, taxation
debt requirements .....
December assessments, so-called, report to commis
sioner .....
penalty for neglect to make
diminished valuation, report and sworn statement
penalty for neglect to make .
distribution of certain taxes, commonwealth, by
district taxes, assessment ....
dogs, lists of ..... .
duty and manner of assessing taxes
dwelling houses, masters, etc., of, information from
estimate of estates .....
exempted property, listing ....
report .......
financial officers, to notify, when .
fire, district taxes .....
enginemen, payments to certain, certification
penalty ....
forest lands, etc., taxation ....
gypsy and brown tail moth assessments
jail, delinquent tax payers, discharge from
lists of persons assessed (see, supra, powers and
duties, books, etc.; infra, powers
and duties, poll taxes).
local taxes, telephone and telegraph companies,
poles and wires, etc., of
low land and swamps, improvement of, assessment
of expense .
militia, persons liable to enrolment in
unorganized, listing, etc. .
mortgaged real estate, taxation
motor vehicles, excise on registered
municipal, finance laws, compulsory obedience to
purposes, determination of value of land held for
neglect to assess tax, county commissioners to ap-
point upon .
notices and lists ....
nuisance, wet land, etc., as, assessment of expense
of abatement
oath to valuation list .....
omitted assessments .....
personal estate, assessment ....
poll taxes, assessment .....
false information to, penalty
lists of persons, assessed, delivery to collector
false entry, penalty on assessor .
liable to be assessed ....
false information to, penalty
lists of, street, etc. ....
police assistance ....
refusal of information to, penalty
transmission to registrars, etc. . .
Section
Page
63
58
58
59
35
59
58
44
59
59
59
59
58
48
59
140
59
33
59
59
59
59
41
59
48
48
61
132
60
59
68A
802
25A
675
2
669
83
712
31
367
21, 26-28
697-699
14-1 7A
672, 673
16, 19
491, 492
48
704
94
713
84
712
94
713
25A
675
73
531
21
697
150
1742
20-28
697-699
7
309
92
713
36,37
700, 701
51
705
85,86
712
54A
437
23 A, 23 B
698
73
531
39-41
524, 525
1-6
755, 756
18-24
1656-1658
31
722
39,40
701
. 252
11
3033
. 33
6
309
. 33
6,7
309
. 59
12-14
694, 695
. 60A
1-6
752-754
. 44
59
501
r 59
. 7
693
. 59
27
699
. 59
29-37
699-701
3
. Ill
136
1360
. 59
52
705
. 59
75
710
. 59
18,19
695, 697
/ 59
9,10
693, 694
'1 60
4
717
. 56
6
652
. 60
4
717
. 56
1
652
. 51
4
548
. 66
6
652
. 51
6,7
548, 549
. 51
14A
550
. 56
5
652
. 51
4.5
548
ASSESSORS OF TAXES — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
poll taxes — Concluded.
refusal of information to, penalty
supplementary assessments
abatement, subject to, etc.
records ....
sessions for .
posting of certain penalties .
public institutions, reimbursement for taxes on
rate, local, to fix
real estate taxes, assessment
values, information to commissioner
reassessment of taxes ....
receipts, to be notified of certain .
registry of deeds, etc., examination of records
representative town meeting law, under
residence, certificate of, to certain persons desiring
to be registered
false oath as to
sessions for .
records .
returns
revision of valuation
sessions, supplementary listing, etc., for
ships, excise tax on certain .
snow and ice, assessment of cost of removal from
sidewalks
soldiers and sailors exempt from poll tax, lists
street lists
supplementary listing
records
sessions for .
transmission to registrars, etc.
state tax, assessment .
street sprinkling assessments
tables of aggregates, penalty for neglect to file, etc
tavern keepers, information from .
taxes, municipal, assessment
transient vendors, license fees
transportation areas, local contributions for
unpaid taxes, information to
valuation, books, deposit with commissioner
penalty for neglect
list, statement
property, of
evidence, as .
warehousemen to give information to
women, certain, lists
street lists
supplementary hsting
sessions for, records
transmission to registrars, etc
See also Taxation, local taxes, assessment of
(Index pp. 1345-1352).
ASSETS.
term defined, fraudulent transfers, as to . . . 109A
See also Bankruptcy and Insolvency; Executors
AND Administrators; Marshal-
ling OF Assets; Partnerships.
L LAWS.
67
hapter
Section
Page
f 33
7
309
{ 56
5
652
[ 59
92
713
51
8
549
51
13
550
51
11
549
51
10
549
51
12
549
58
13-17A
672, 673
59
23
697
59
11-17
694, 695
58
6
670
59
77,78
711
f 41
54A
437
1 58
25A
675
58
4
670
43A
3
479
51
9
549
56
7,8
653
51
10
549
51
11
549
59
43-52, 83-86
702-705, 712
59
76
710
51
10
549
59
8
693
85
6
966'
51
4
548
51
6,7
548, 549
51
8
549
51
11
549
51
10
549
51
4,5
548
59
20,21,26-28
697-699
40
17,18
410
59
47, 48, 94
704, 713
/ 33
7
309
\ 59
92
713
59
21-27
697-699
101
5
1191
161
151
2122
58
7
670
59
49
704
59
94
713
59
52
705
59
38-42
701, 702
/ 79
1185
35
914
109
2508
59
33
700
51
4
548
51
6,7
548, 549
51
8
549
51
10,11
549
51
4,5
548
1306
68
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ASSIGNATION.
See Prostitution.
ASSIGNEES IN INSOLVENCY.
See Bankruptcy and Insolvency, insolvency.
ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS.
criminal appeals, certain, in .... . 278
See also Criminal Procedure and Practice, ap-
peals, exceptions and report to
full court.
ASSIGNMENTS.
bank officers, unauthorized, by, penalty .
choses in action, of, action by assignee
conditional vendors, by, recording not necessary
creditors, for benefit of, venue of actions .
See also Trustees, special cases, in (Index p. 1414)
defendant in trustee process, by, effect
fraudulent (see Fraudulent Conveyances).
partner's interest, of ... •
property and rights not subject to, annuities and en-
dowments, certain
life policies and annuities, etc., proceeds of cer-
tain ....
partner's right in specific firm property, except
pensions, certain, penalty . . . ■
state aid .......
workmen's compensation payments
set-off, as affecting .....
wages, of (see Wages, assignment of).
ASSIGNMENTS FOR CREDITORS.
See Assignments.
ASSIGNS.
use of term, conveyances, in . . . . . 183
ASSOCIATE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
See County Commissioners.
ASSOCIATIONS.
dwelling houses of certain, local regulation
fraudulent use of name, degrees, etc., of, penalty
insignia of certain, recording .
unlawful use, penalties
person, whoever, terms include
sale of securities, etc., as to
shares in certain, tax exemption
tax exemptions of certain
trustees, certain, conducted by, filing of names
See also Charitable Institutions and Societies;
Expressmen and Express Com-
panies; Loan Companies and
Associations; Religious So-
cieties.
ASSOCIATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND TRUSTS HAV-
ING TRANSFERABLE SHARES.
co-operative, certain, may incorporate . . .157
income tax as affecting [see Taxation, incomes, of
(Index p. 1335)].
names, assumption by, regulation ....
person, whoever, terms include ....
regulation ........
seal .........
service of process on ..... .
shares, real estate, representing, inheritance tax ex-
emption to non-resident . . 65
Section
33D, 33F
13
Page
3261, 3262
. 266
53A
3126
. 231
5,6
2850
. 255
1
3057
. 223
1
2794
.' 246
33,34
2993, 2994
. 108A
27
1292
. 32
37,41
289, 290
. 175
11 9A
2371
. 108A
25 {2b)
1292
. 32
37, 41, 92
289, 290, 304
. 115
14
1419
. 152
47
1925
. 232
1,4, 11
2898, 2899
2462
40
21 (15)
412
266
71,72
3129
110
8,9
1311
266
69,70
3129
4
7(23)
112
llOA
2(6)
1315
59
5(29)
692
/ 59
5
686
i60A
1
752
110
5,6
1310
1972
182
2A
2455
4
7 (23), 9A
112, 114
182
1-11
2455-2457
/ 4
9A
114
1182
6
2456
/ 182
6
2456
\223
40
2801
813
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ASSOCIATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND TRUSTS HAV-
ING TRANSFERABLE SHARES
— Concluded.
shares — Concluded.
taxation of income from ..... 62
local exemption ..... 59
transfer, trustee not responsible for authority of
holder 203
See also Corporations, in general, transfers of
stock (Index pp. 277, 278).
taxation [seeTAXATiox, incomes, of (Index p. 1335)].
transfers of shares in, trustees, by, liability
unincorporated, use of word corporation by, forbidden
voluntary associations, laws as to, to apply
See also Joint Stock Associations and Companies;
Trusts; Voluntary Associations.
ASSOCIATIONS, VOLUNTARY.
See Voluntary Associations.
ASSUMING TO BE AN OFFICER, ETC.
indictment for, form ...... 277
penalty 268
ASSUMPSIT.
action of, contract division, included in . . . 231
See also Actions, Civil; Contracts.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK.
workmen's compensation law as affecting . . . 152
See also Employers' Liability.
ASSURANCE FUND.
See Title to Land, registration (Index p. 1377).
ASYLUMS.
See Hospitals.
ATHEISTS.
witnesses, as . . . . . . . . 233
ATHLETICS.
blank cartridges, use permitted ....
clubs conducting, incorporation ....
corporations to promote, in general ....
boxing matches, illegal, charter void for
change, location, of, consent ....
name, of ....... .
entertainments, dances, etc., by, local regulation .
gaming, illegal, charter void for ....
liquor selling, etc., illegal, charter void for
See also Corporations, charitable and certain
other purposes, for (Index p. 285).
public schools, in ...... .
Lord's day, on, permitted, when ....
prisoners, for .......
ATHOL.
congressional district, first, in .
first district court of northern Worcester held at
medical examiner district, first Worcester, in
senatorial district, third Worcester, in . . .
ATONEMENT, DAY OF.
Sunday laws, as affecting .....
ATROPIA.
sale regulated .......
ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY.
in general ........
absent defendants, etc., of, enforcement
notice ........
amendment of pleading as affecting rights of third
parties .....
Section
1 (c, e)
5(29)
21
Forms
33
66,67
19
69
Page
758, 759
692
2588
203
21
2588
110
4A, 26
1310, 1314
182
1
2455
3249
3158
2850
1930
2904
148
39
1854
180
5
2442
180
1-3, 5, 7-11
2441-2444
180
28
2448
180
26
2448
/ 155
10
1942
1180
5, 11
2442, 2444
180
29
2448
180
27
2448
180
27
2448
71
1
855
136
21-28
1677, 1678
127
19
1539
57
1
663
218
1
2741
38
1
388
57
3
666
136
6
1674
270
2
3162
223
42-61
2801-2805
227
1, 8, 10
2835, 2837
227
6, 7, 10
2836, 2837
231
138
2884
70
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
to
to
ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY — Continued.
in general — Continued.
appeal, exceptions, supreme judicial court, to,
stand pending
late entry, effect . . • • •
waiver as affecting ....
superior court, to, late entry, effect .
bailee in possession . . . • •
bankruptcy, etc., of defendant, special judgment
enforce . . . . .
beginning action by . . • • • ■
bills of lading, negotiable . . . . ■
goods held under .....
transfer of . . • • • •
bulky goods, of
filing copy, etc., with town, etc., clerk
carrier in possession .....
bill of lading, etc., under ....
transfer of title . . . . •
See also, supra, in general, bills of lading,
constable, by, deputy sheriff, surrender to
dead body, penalty .....
death, etc., of officer, continuance of attachment
further attachment after ....
deceased person, against estate of
declaration, defendant entitled to copy .
writ in, ships, in case of .
defective or insufficient service on defendant as af
fecting, notice, etc.
directions to officer
divorce proceedings, in
effective, how long
equity, in . . .
frivolous demurrer, in case of
judgment, final decree, after
real property, as to .
stay of execution, preservation in certain cases
vacation of judgment as affecting
equitable, in nature of, verdict, etc., after
equity, in, action commenced by .
order by court, on ....
creditors' bills to reach and apply
probate court, in .
verdict or finding, after
effective, how long .....
excessive, unreasonable, reduction, etc. .
execution, stay of, preservation in certain cases
executor, etc., in suit against, form of writ
none without leave .....
failure, to disclose, in sale of property, penalty
to dissolve, insolvency petition, ground for
fees, blank writs, for
officers, of . . .
registers of deeds, of
final judgment, term defined
foreign corporations, of
homestead estates as afTecting
insolvency, discharge as affecting liability
proceedings, discharge in, as affecting
Chapter
Section
Page
. 212
8
2657
. 211
11
2653
. 231
134
2882
. 212
13
2658
. 223
72,73
2S07
. 235
24-26
2927, 2928
. 223
16-
2797
. 108
23
1280
/108
31
1281
■ \223
72,73
2807
jlOS
31
1281
• \223
73
2807
. 223
50
2803
. 223
50,51
2803
. 223
73
2807
. 223
72
2807
JlOS
31
1281
•\223
73
2807
. 223
47
2803
. 272
70
3192
. 223
58
2804
. 223
55,56
2804
. 230
7
2845
. 231
12
2853
. 223
44
2802
. 227
10
2837
. 223
26
2798
. 208
12-14, 33
2632, 2635
. 223
59
2804
. 223
60
2805
. 231
76
2867
/223
59,60
2804. 2805
■ 1 236
4
2934
. 236
4
2934
. 231
76,96,116
2867, 2871, 2878
. 250
20
3018
. 223
86A
2810
. 214
7
2669
. 214
7
2669
. 214
3 (7-10)
2667, 2668
. 215
6A
2678
. 223
86A
2810
. 223
60
2805
. 223
114
2814
. 231
76,96, 116
2867, 2871, 2878
. 230
6
2845
. 230
7
2845
f 105
• \ 266
64
1223
81
3132
. 216
129
2715
. 262
2
3087
. 262
8
3089
. 262
38,39
3096
. 223
61
2805
. 181
8
2452
. 188
1
2514
. 216
95
2708
. 216
166
2723
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY — Continued.
in general — Continued.
insolvency — Concluded.
proceedings — Concluded.
dissolution by ..... .
preserved in, when . . . . .
judgment, effective how long after
final, term defined ....
stay of execution, time extended in certain cases
vacation of, as affecting ....
keeper of personal property
fee ...
removal .
land, damages demanded to exceed twenty dollars
leaseholds .
life of, duration .
in equity
judgment, after
stay of execution in certain cases
vacation of judgment as affecting
Chapter
Section
71
Page
216
216
/223
1236
223
231
250
223
262
223
223
223
223
223
/223
1236
231
250
Nantucket county, in, effective how long after judg- / 223
ment ......
negotiable documents of title . . . .
goods held under ......
newspapers, property used in printing, etc.
non-resident, jurisdiction of district court
officer attaching personalty, action against, sur-
vival ......
indemnification . . . . .
liability of, failure to indemnify as affecting
release of property, dissolution by bond, in case
of
order for, in writ
original writ, on .
partial release
register's fees .
partner's interest in firm property
pendency of suit, during
clerk of court may order .
precept, form
premises, when to remain on
preservation and protection of ... .
printing press, etc., of newspapers
probate, etc., cases, in, issue of process for, register, by
support of minor child by parent
wife deserted by husband .
proceeds of personalty sold, of
property liable to
railroad cars, engines, etc.
reduction of excessive, etc. .
replevin of attached goods (see Replevin, Actions
of).
replevy from officer of attached property
death of officer, procedure
plaintiff in replevin liable for .
review, on writs of . ...
shares of stock, equity suits to reach and apply
not attachable at law ....
1236
/ 105
1108
223
223
223
228
223
223
223
223
223
223
262
108A
223
223
223
223
[212
I 216
I 231
[250
223
217
201
209
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
250
214
223
54
2700
65
2701
59
2804
4
2934
61
2805
76,96, 116
2867, 2871, 2878
20
3018
48
2803
8
3089
49
2803
42
2801
62-69
2805, 2806
59
2804
60
2805
59
2804
4
2934
76, 96, 116
2867, 2871, 2878
20
3018
59
2804
4
2934
31
1217
23
1280
72,73
2807
45
2802
2
2795
2
2839
45A
2802
45A
2802
129A
2818
16
2797
16
2797
132
2819
38,39
3096
25 (2c)
1292
85
2809
85
2809
86
2809
49
2803
8
2657
55
2701
76, 96, 116
2867, 2871, 2878
20
3018
45
2802
22
2730
40
2574
33
2646
52
2803
42
2801
43
2802
114
2814
53-58
2804
56
2804
54
2804
30
3020
3(8)
2668
71
2807
72
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
223
218
223
223
223
223
. 223
. 255
. 182
. 223
7 105
' [223
. 105
. 105
/ 105
■ \223
. 209
. 262
. 223
. 223
. 223
ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
ships and vessels, declaration in writ, etc.
small claims procedure
special precept, by
steamboats, etc.
street railways, cars, etc., of
supplementary process, on .
time limitation of (see, supra, in general, life of).
trustee process, by (see Trustee Process).
verdict or finding, after, equitable
vessels, liens on, enforcement by attachment
voluntary associations, property of
warehouseman, property in possession of
warehouse receipt, held under .
disposal of receipt without disclosing, penalty
negotiable receipt ....
transfer of receipt, in case of .
wife's property as husband's
writ of, fees for service ....
form, etc. ......
service on defendant, separate summons after
summons, combined with ....
dissolution and discharge, action, determination
of, certificate .... 223
failure of service, by, real property, in case of . 223
appraised value of goods, bond, etc., to prevent sale 223
bonds, by, in general ...... 223
appeal bond dispensed with .... 231
f 211
appeals, etc., as affecting . . . • i 9i9
certificate by clerk of court, liability of officer,
as affecting ..... 223
execution for defendant .... 223
fees taxed in costs ..... 223
filing with clerk of court .... 223
premium taxed in costs, when . . . 223
special judgment against insolvent . . . 235
judgment, to pay, execution on behalf of de-
fendant 223
hearing before approval .... 223
insolvency of defendant, release of sureties on . 223
value of property, to pay ..... 223
appraisal to fix . . . . . . 223
fraudulent grantee of land, by . . . 223
successive attachments ..... 223
deposit with officer ...... 223
encumbrance on personalty, failure to pay . . 223
entry of release in registry of deeds, by . . . 223
fees 262
failure to dissolve, insolvency petition, ground for . 216
fraud, etc., petition alleging, on . . . . 223
individual property of one defendant, on . . 223
condition of bond ...... 223
insolvency proceedings, by . . . . . 216
operation of law, by ..... . 223
death of defendant, etc. ..... 223
alienated property excepted .... 223
creditor, recovery of proceeds of sale from . 223
set-off of claim forbidden .... 223
officer, liability for selling, etc. . . . 223
judgment, defendant, for . . . . . 223
final, term defined ..... 223
Section
44
2802
22
2746
85,86
2809
43
2802
43
2802
85,86
2809
86A
2810
17
3060
6
2456
72,73
2807
47
1220
72,73
2807
64
1223
31
1217
47
1220
73
2807
10
2640
8
3089
16
2797
17
2797
18
2797
65, 132
2805
,2819
115A
2814
93
2811
120-129
2815
-2818
107
2873
11
2653
8,13
2657
2658
129A
2818
133
2819
122, 126
2816
,2817
123
2816
122
2816
25,26
2928
133
2819
121
2815
124
2816
125-127
2816
2817
125, 126
2816
2817
127
2817
125
2816
128
2818
75
2807
132
2819
38,39
3096
129
2715
108
2813
129
2818
129
2818
54
2700
115-119
2814
2815
116
2814
116
2814
118
2815
119
2815
117,118
2815
115
2814
61
2805
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
73
ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY — Continued
dissolution and discharge — Concluded.
real estate, on, court record of, certificate to registry
of deeds
receiver, by appointment of
continuance of attachment for benefit of estate
discharge of receiver
prosecution of action by
release in registry of deeds
fees
partial release .
exemptions, in general .
Chapter
partners, may not claim
right in firm property
fraternal benefit societies, interests in
insurance policies, life, and annuity contracts, pro-
ceeds .
motor vehicle liability deposits
parks, etc., trust funds for .
pensions, annuities, etc., certain .
retirement systems, funds and rights in certain
workmen's compensation
See also Executions ix Civil Actions, in general,
exemptions from.
fraudulent attachments, in general
petition by interested party .
affidavit and bond .
costs and damages .
dissolution ....
judgment as bar to certain actions
jury trial on . . .
main action, appeal of, etc., transfer of inquiry
certain defences in, not to affect
pleadings in, not to affect
who may file ....
personal property, in general, bailee in possession
bulky goods
encumbered
fees of keeper .
officer, indemnification, when entitled to
liability, failure to indemnify as affecting
proceeds of, sold, successive attachments
mortgaged, debtor's possession, in
trustee, mortgagee summoned as, etc.
payment of mortgage debt by
reimbursement
validity of mortgage, juiy trial
redemption, subject to
payment to mortgagee
reimbursement .
statement of amount, by mortgagee
penalty for excessive
pledge or lien, subject to, payment of amount to
pledgee, etc.
reimbursement of creditor
statement of amount, by pledgee, etc.
penalty for excessive ....
sale ........
agreement of parties, by .
creditor's rights in case of ...
perishable goods, animals, etc., application for
application for, notice to parties
absent defendants, to . . .
proceeds, disposal ....
. 223
. 223
. 223
. 223
. 223
. 223
. 262
. 223
/223
•\235
. 108A
. 108A
. 176
175
90
168
32
32
152
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
262
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
Section
65
130, 131
130
131
130
132
38,39
132
42
34
25 (2c)
25 (2c), 28 (3)
30
Page
2805
2818
2818
2818
2818
2819
3096
2819
2801
2929
1292
1292, 1293
2415
1 19A, 125, 135 2371, 2373, 2378
34D
37
41
37
47
106-113
106
107
111
108
113
108
112
110
109
106
72,73
50,51
74-83
8
45A
45A
52
79-83
79
80
82,83
81
74-78
74
77,78
75
76
74
77,78
75
76
87-101
87
94-101
88
89
90
87,92
1011
2210
290
289
1925
2813, 2814
2813
2813
2814
2813
2814
2813
2814
2814
2813
2813
2807
2803
2807-2809
3089
2802
2802
2803
2808, 2809
2808
2808
2809
2809
2807, 2808
2807
2808
2807
2808
2807
2808
2807
2808
2810-2812
2810
2811, 2812
2810
2811
2811
2810, 2811
74
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY — Continued.
personal property — Concluded.
sale — Concluded.
perishable goods — Concluded.
appraisal, etc. ......
appointment of appraisers ....
sale after .......
delivery to defendant in lieu of
bond to pay value or judgment, upon .
action on .....
creditor not joining in, scire facias
by, etc. .....
endorsements on writ, effect .
limitation, time ....
proceeds of suit, disposal
distribution by equity court
prior attachments protected in .
return of
share of joint owner
part owner, appraisal at request of
delivery to, bond, etc. .
pledge of defendant's share to
restoration to defendant by .
real property and leaseholds, damages demanded
must exceed twenty dollars .
discharge in registry of deeds ....
fees ........
effective how long after judgment, deposit of copy
in registry as affecting .
entries by register .....
entry on land not necessary .....
execution, levy of, deposit of copy in registry .
See also Executions in Civil Actions, levy, real
property, on.
fees, officers, of .
registers of deeds, of .....
fraudulently conveyed, etc., filing of description .
holder of record title, entry of name of
bond to dissolve by .... .
possession, action for, after levy
lien, priority as between, and attachment
proceeds of sale to satisfy, attachment of sur-
plus ......
mortgage, etc., payment before execution, effect
partition proceedings as affecting . , . ' .
Section
Page
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
262
236
236
223
236
262
262
223
223
223
236
254
254
223
241
88-92
2810
2811
91
2811
92
2811
93
2811
93
2811
94,95
2811
99-101
2812
95
2811
100
2812
96
2812
97
2812
98, 101
2812
94
2811
102-105
2812
2813
102
2812
103
2812
104
2813
105
2813
42
2801
132
2819
38,39
3096
3097
4
2934
5
2935
62
2805
4,5
2934
,2935
8
3089
38,39
3096
, 3097
67
2806
68
2806
127
2817
47
2942
13
3053
record, name of owner of, failure to include in writ,
effect 223
registered land . . . . . . .185
registration fees ...... 262
See also Title to Land, registration-
registry of deeds, deposit of copy in . . . 223
docket entries ...... 223
execution, copy of, as to . . . . 236
fees ........ 262
officer's duty as to . . . . . 223
register's duty as to . . . . . 223
release, etc., filing in .... . 223
execution, copy of, deposit in, after judgment . 236
release in registry of deeds ..... 223
fees 262
sale without giving notice, penalty . . . 266
service on defendant, failure of, dissolution . . 223
special attachments ...... 223
subsequent purchasers, etc., when effective against . 223
21 3054
70 2807
6, 10, 17, 28, 32, 33 2966, 2967, 2969,
2971, 2972
66 2808
58, 77-85 2495, 2500-2502
39 3097
63
2805
65,68
2805
2806
5
2935
38,39
3096
64,67
2805
2806
65, 68, 69
2805
2806
132
2819
4
2934
132
2819
38,39
3096
81
3132
115A
2814
67,68
2806
63, 66, 67
2805
2806
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY — Concluded.
real property and leaseholds — Concluded.
successive attachments, suspension of levy in case of
prior attachments . . . 236
See also, infra, successive attachments, relative
rights of creditors,
time of taking effect ......
trust, undisclosed, as affecting ....
United States courts, in, duties of registers as to
waste by debtor, court jurisdiction to enjoin .
successive attachments, bulky property, of, pro-
ceeds of sale on execution, officer's
liability .....
death, etc., of first officer, proceedings on
different writs, on ..... .
dissolution by bond, form and condition, etc. .
personalty, form of bond to release, etc.
prior attachment, personalty, of, protection, suspen-
sion of levy, etc. ....
proceeds of property sold, disposition
property replevied from officer, liability to
relative rights of creditors, amendments of plead-
ings as affecting ....
bond to pay value, distribution of proceeds
prior attachment protected
fraudulent attachment, subsequent, may question
prior, invalid against subsequent, when
proceeds of execution sales of personalty, as to .
real property, execution, levy void for failure to
record, when ....
suspension of levy because of prior, etc.
suspension of levy, etc., on personalty
same writ, on ...... .
See also Executions in Civil Actions.
ATTAINDER.
bills of, forbidden, federal constitution, by . Art.
states forbidden to pass .... Art.
treason, of ...... . Art.
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME.
indictment for, form ......
penalties ........
See also Crimes.
ATTESTED INSTRUMENTS.
proof of signature to ..... . 233
ATTESTED NOTES.
actions on, by assignee of executor, etc.
time limitation ....
ATTIC.
term defined, tenement house laws, under
ATTLEBORO.
congressional district, fourteenth, in
fourth district court of Bristol held at
medical examiner district, first Bristol, in
probate court held at . . .
senatorial district, first Bristol, in
superior court, adjournment to, naturalization, for
ATTORNEY.
service of process, for (see Service of Process, civil
cases, in, in general, agents for
service).
See also Attorneys at Law.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
in general:
absence, appointment of substitute by court . . 12
annual report . . . . . . .12
Section
31,32
68
75
Page
2939
223
66
2806
203
3
2585
223
69
2806
242
9
2974
235
45
2932
223
55, 56
2804
223 .
47
2803
223
125
2816
223
125
2816
235
47,48
2932
223
52
2803
223
53
2804
231
138
2884
223
97, 125
2812, 2816
223
98
2812
223
106
2813
223
63,67
2805, 2806
235
44,45
2931, 2932
236
24
2938
236
31,32
2939
235
47,48
2932
223
46
2802
I
9, 10
5,6
I
10
6
III
3
9
277
Forms
3249
274
6
3206
2912
.
. 231
6
2850
•
. 260
1 (3)
3074
.
. 144
2
1786
. 57
1
664
.
. 218
1
2737
. 38
1
387
. 215
62
2688
. 57
3
665
tion, for
. 220
16
2768
26
11
163
159
76
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ATTORNEY GENERAL — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
assistants and chief clerk, appointment and com-
pensation . . . . .12
civil service laws, etc., exempt from . . .12
bar, to be member of . . . . . .12
books, documents, etc., duplicate or ol)solete,
assistant to be member of board to
dispose of
cashier, appointment and bond
civil service laws, etc., exempt from
congress, barred from seat in
county treasurer, may not be
department of, general provisions as to
election, biennial state election, at
Art.
Art.
Art.
certification ....
declaration ....
expenses limited
failm'e of, election by general court
record of vote, transmission, etc.
returns of votes for .
summons to, on . . .
term ....... Art.
voters for, qualification .... Art.
general court, barred from seat in . . Art
laws, proper administration of, etc., recommenda-
tions as to .
legal assistance, employment, etc.
civil service laws, etc., e.xempt from
neglect to qualify, efTect
qualifications, constitutional
member of bar, to be
salary .....
travel, no costs for
vacancies, filling
powers and duties, in general
accounts of county officers, failure to keep,
to . . .
administration after twenty years, notice to, when .
appeal board, motor vehicle liability policies, etc., on,
assistant, appointment as member
appeals and exceptions, copies, to receive, when
armories, forfeiture for failure to provide, recovery .
boiler rules, assistance in framing ....
bonds, etc., due commonwealth ....
Boston harbor, certificate of revocation of license of
structures in, to record .
boxing matches, bonds of licensees, suit on, authority
unlicensed, information, to file ....
brokers, non-resident, sale of securities act, under .
cases conducted, annual report ....
charitable funds, trusts, etc. ....
Charles river, protection from pollution, proceedings
children, placing in families .....
commonwealth, claims against, petition to enforce,
service .....
small, settlement ......
claims of, collection, to enforce ....
actions to recover, may bring
departments, officers, etc., of, to appear for, etc. .
land, rights, etc., of, information, etc., for intru-
sions, etc., on ... ,
to appear for .
i
1
. 30
. 12
12
Art. VIII
. 35
12
Art. LXIV
54
. 54
XVII
55
XVII
54
XVII
54
LXIV
XVII
II
. 12
. 12
12
Art. XVII
Art. XVII
. 12
. 12
. 261
Art. XVII
12
notice
. 35
193
26
221
33
146
10
91
147
147
llOA
12
/ 12
1 68
111
119
258
12
12
12
12
12
12
Section
2, 10
2
1
42
2
2
1
1-11
1
62, 150
116
1
112
116
1
11
2, 10
1
1
17
3-11
47
5
8A
19
35,37
2
9
16
34
45
8
11
8
15,16
175
30A
1
3A
4
6
3
7
3
Page
156, 158
156
156
237
156
156
49
362
156-159
70
610, 634
624
53
638
53
623
53
624
70
53
45
159
156, 158
156
54
54
156
156
3083
53,54
156-159
372
2534
210
2774
315
1820
151
1027
1840
1842
1321
159
158
841, 842
1369
1443
3070
157
157
15S
156
158 •
156
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
77
Chapter
ATTORNEY GENERAL — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
competition, suppression of unlawful ... 12
Connecticut, Westfield and Merrimack rivers, nui-
sances in, abatement . . .91
conveyance, etc., of land purchased by armory com-
missioners, to prescribe form . . 33
corporations, banking, unauthorized, enforcement
of penalty . . . .167
banks, publication of facts as to certain , . 167
violations of law, etc., by, proceedings . .167
business, penalties against, enforcement . .156
carriers, common, enforcement of law . .159
charitable, foreign, information against . .180
co-operative, unlawful use of word, restraint . 157
corporate taxes, information to collect . . 63
foreign, recovery of penalties from . . . 181
fraternal benefit societies . . . . .176
gas and electric companies, enforcement of laws,
etc., as to . . . . . 164
returns of, manufacture of gas, etc., forfeitures,
enforcement . . .164
violations of law, etc., notice to . . .164
insurance laws, violation . . . . .175
penalties, recovery of certain . . . .158
public, service, dissolution of certain, foreign com-
panies, controlled by . . .181
unlawful use of name, recovery of forfeiture . 155
utilities commission, counsel of, to act under
direction of . . . . .25
railroads, enforcement of penalties against, for
violations, crossings, signs at . .160
discrimination, etc., by ... . 160
equipment . . . . . .160
platform gates ...... 160
transportation rates, etc. .... 160
laws, etc., as to, enforcement . . . 160
savings, and loan associations, expenses of exami-
nation, recovery .... 93
banks, unclaimed deposits in, paj^ment to com-
monwealth ..... 168
stockholders, failure to file list, recovery of penalty 155
street railways, stock, etc., issues by, enforcement
of laws ..... 161
taxation, abatement of uncoUectable, may recom-
mend . . . 63
stock transfer, recovery by suit, etc. . . 64
telephone and telegraph companies, stock issues,
enforcement of laws . . .166
unauthorized business, proceedings to enjoin . 155
violations of law by, commissioner to report to . 155
counsel, not to act as, in certain cases . . .12
county, commissioners, etc., penalty, recovery from 34
emergency loans to . . . . . .35
officers, accounts, failure to keep, notice to . .35
treasurers, bonds, form, to approve . . .35
criminal cases, briefs in, copies .... 280
capital, crimes, in general ..... 12
trials, notice of indictment to ... 212
reports, annual, as to . . . .12
competition, suppression of unlawful . . .12
death, inquest, may order . . . .38
dispensaries, violations of certain statutes by,
report to . . . . .111
district attorneys, to advise and assist . . 12
Section
Page
10
158
12
1025
41
316
13
2188
5
2186
5
2186
52
1970
39,40
2000, 2001
12A
2445
8
1973
75
803
22
2454
36, 45, 46, 47 2416, 2421, 2423
16, 110 2139, 2164
84
2157
78
2155
3A, 193A
2295, 2404
42
1985
10
2452
5
1940
7
205
145
2060
209
2072
160
2063
167
2064
209
2072
252
2081
34
1074
41,42
2211
23
1945
30
2092
71
802
9
807
5
2174
11
1942
2
1939
30
163
22
361
36A
368
47
372
3
362
5
3274
6
158
7
2657
11
159
10
158
8
390
56
1338
6
158
78
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ATTORNEY GENERAL — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
Chapter
criminal cases — Concluded.
fugitives from justice, extradition, investigation
and report ....
habeas corpus proceedings, notice to
grand jury record, delivery to .
legislative counsel, etc., prosecutions of
pardons, notice to, attendance at hearings, etc.
restraint of trade, combinations, etc., in
venue, doubt as to, petition to court .
witnesses in, summons on request of .
writs of error in, notice to, when
district attorneys, aid from ....
drill and parade grounds, approval of deed, etc.
eavesdropping, permits for .
elections, corrupt practice, election petition, district
attorney, to designate, etc.
inquests, to attend .....
statements of political expenses
emergency loans, municipal, certain
employment certificates, etc., approval of form
fees, accountability for ....
receipt of certain, forbidden
fire districts, by-laws, etc., approval
forestry, gifts, etc., in aid of, approval of deed, etc.
fraternal benefit societies, proceedings against
gas below standard, penalty, proceedings to enforce
See also, supra, powers and duties, corpora-
tions, gas and electric companies,
gasoline tax, etc., recovery .
general court, etc., to advise
gifts to counties, cities, towns, etc.
governor, acting, when .... Art
council, and, to advise
grade crossings, abolition
grand juries, special
great ponds, public right of access to
gypsy and brown tail moth suppression, penalty on
delinquent town, etc.
habeas corpus proceedings, notice of, to
initiative and referendum ....
insane, etc., persons, rendition, notice to
support in state hospitals, suits for recovery
insurance laws, violation ....
intrusion on commonwealth's lands, information for
legacy and succession taxes .
liquor nuisances, abatement
lottery prizes, forfeiture
Massachusetts, hospital school, charges at, suits for
recovery ....
training schools, trust funds of paroled inmates
metering of metropolitan water, recovery of penal-
ties for violations, information for
monopolies, etc., proceedings against
motor vehicles, state employees operating
municipal, finance, enforcement of laws .
lighting plants, failure to make return
offices, holding plurality of certain, to recover for
feiture ....
parade grounds and ranges ....
plans, rules of registers of deeds, as to .
276
276
277
3
127
12
277
233
250
12
33
272
55
55
55
44
149
12
12
48
132
176
164
64A
12
214
LV
12
159
277
91
132
248
II
V
III
54
123
123
175
245
65
139
271
121
10
92
93
12
44
164
30
33
36
Section
12
14
10
49
153, 154
10
57A
1
11
27
41
99
37 (A-)
40
23,24
8(9)
89
29
30
77
2
36, 45, 46, 47
110
10
9
3(11)
9
76
2A
18A
17
17
3
2
53
108
96
3A, 193A
1,2
14, 33, 34
16A
14
31
15
29,30
3, 5, 12, 13
3B
59
63
22
37,41
13A
Page
3215
3215
3236
106
1563
158
3243
2901
3016
163
316
3199
649
649
644
489
1882
163
163
532
1652
2416, 2421-2423
2164
812
158
2668
68
158
2010
3234
1028
1656
3009
61
63
66
608
1508
1504
2295, 2404
2984
817, 822
1707
3170
1468
152
1046, 1047
1068, 1070
157
501
2150
233
315,316
379
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
ATTORNEY GENERAL — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
Pondville hospital, support in . . . .111
prostitution, places of, abatement . . . 139
public, administrators, breach of duty . . .194
opinion law, so-called, under . . . .53
quo warranto, fraternal benefit society, against . 176
corporation, etc., against, service of copy on . 249
information in nature of, intervention . . 249
officeholders, informations against, jurisdiction . 249
reforestation, etc., gifts of land for, approval of deed,
etc 132
restraint of trade, combinations, etc., in . .12
retirement boards, etc., violations of law by, presen-
tation of facts to . . . .32
rivers, harbors, etc., land court proceedings affect-
ing, notice to . . . .185
savings banks, deposits in, unclaimed . . . 168
recovery of examination fee . . . .168
securities overdue, account to . . . .10
sheriffs' bonds, forfeiture for failure to give, to
enforce ..... 37
tax appeals, copy of petition to . . . . 58A
taxation, abatement of certain illegal, to approve . 58
collectors, delinquent, proceedings against . . 58
commissioner of corporations and, opinions to . 58
corporation, information against . . 63
incomes, partnership, etc., agreements, enforce-
ment ...... 62
trust estates, agreement as to tax, approval . 62
uncollectible tax, abatement . . . .62
inheritance ....... 65
local, opinions ...... 58
town by-laws, to approve ..... 40
treasurer, state, to sue on bond of ... 10
trust companies, unclaimed deposits in . . . 172
trustees, bonds of certain, to enforce . . . 203
vessels, etc., illegally breaking up, etc., recovery of
penalty, information for . . 91
warehouse, public, unlawful maintenance, informa-
tion for .... . 105
water supply, etc., pollution, notice to . . .111
waterways, unauthorized structures, etc., in . . 91
violation of laws, information for ... 91
welfare, general ....... 12
white pine blister rust, compensation for damages
by, award, assistant as arbitrator . 128
f 233
witnesses for commonwealth, may summon , . < „--
women and children, emplojmaent of, form of notice,
etc., as to, to approve , . . 149
wrecks, actions for expense of removing . . 91
writ of entry against commonwealth, delivery of
copy to, when .... 245
See also Commonwealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; officers and
employees.
ATTORNEY, LETTERS OF.
See Powers of Attorney.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
admission, attorneys from other states, etc. . . 221
petition for examination . . . . .221
fees 221
general education, requirements . . . 221
proof, when required to furnish .... 278
79
Section
Page
69C
1343
6-12
1704^1706
16
2540
19
571
36, 45-47
2416, 2421
-2423
7
3014
9
3014
12
3014
2
1652
10
158
35,36
288
39
2490
41,42
2211
19
2205
9
151
7
384
7
679
27
676
8
670
1
669
75
803
1(e)
759
16
766
45
773
14, 32-34
817, 822
1
669
32
416
3
149
50
2275
7
2586
49
1034
2
1211
159
1365
12,23
1026
, 1029
57
1035
10
158
23
1572
1
2901
68
3245
75
1878
42
1032
10
2985
39
2778
37
2777
37
2777
36
2777
7
3255
80
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW — Co7ichided.
admission — Concluded.
records
evidence, certificate as
agreements as to actions, writing required, exception
aliens, examination and admission
assignment as counsel in criminal cases, compensation
expenses
conveyance to commonwealth, state employees acting
as ....
corporations not to act as, penalty .
exceptions ......
damages, claims for, soliciting employment to prose^
cute, forbidden
disqualification for violation
deceit, malpractice, etc., liability for
removal for .....
defendant, of, name to accompany mittimus
demands for collection, not to buy .
disbarment ......
practice after, penalty
records ......
evidence, as .
district court justices, etc., action as, restricted
disqualification of, bail, by taking
insane, etc., clients in institutions, visits to
judgment debt for money collected, arrest on
jury service, exempt from
libraries, law, organization by .
lien for fees ......
dissolution by bond ....
set-off of execution, as affecting
notice of default, etc., to ...
oaths of office .....
parties to suits, management of suits for .
payment to client, penalty for failure to make
powers and duties, divorce cases, investigators of
execution, may direct mode of levy on, when
judgment, notice of, to ...
penalties, appointment to recover
probate court, may enter appearance, etc.
rescripts, notice of, to .
records as to .
removal ....
attorney to conduct proceedings
practice after, penalty
records ....
evidence, as .
sheriff, etc., not to act as, penalty
solicitation of law business by non-attorneys
suits, decided as judge, etc., not to act in .
management, parties, by . . .
persons specially authorized, by
trial justices not to act as, when
unauthorized practice of law, penalty
ATTORNMENT.
bailee in possession of goods sold, by
AUBURN.
central district court of Worcester, in district of
congressional district, fourth, in . . .
medical examiner district, eleventh Worcester, in
senatorial district, fourth Worcester, in
AUCTIONEERS.
accounts of goods sold, etc. ....
Chapter
221
221
231
221
/277
1278
30
221
221
221
221
221
221
279
220
221
221
221
221
218
276
123
224
234
78
221
255
235
231
221
221
221
208
235
221
280
215
221
221
221
221
221
221
221
221
221
221
221
221
219
221
106
218
57
38
57
100
Section
42
42
72, 78
38A
47-49, 55, 56
16
44
46
46,47
43
44
40
40
35
8
40
41
42
42
17
63
97
2
1
2
50
32,33
27
58
38
48
51
16
28
21
3
42
20
42
40
40
41
42
42
45
41
52
48
49
14
41
32(3)
1
1
1
3
Page
2778
2778
2866, 2867
2778
3242, 3243
3257
237
2779
2779, 2780
2779
2779
2778
2778
3269
2767
2778
2778
2778
2778
2745
3224
1504
2821
2915
898
2780
3063, 3064
2928
2861
2777
2780
2781
2633
2929
2774
3273
2684
2774
2778
2778
2778
2778
2778
2778
2779
2778
2781
2780
2780
2762
2778
1232
2741
663
388
666
1187
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
81
AUCTIONEERS — Concluded.
auction establishments, licensing, etc., of certain
bankrupt, etc., stock, false representation of goods as,
penalty, etc.
bond ......
false statements as to goods, penalty, etc.
fire, false representation of goods as saved from, pen
alty, etc.
fraud, etc., penalty
hawker, etc., holding license, sales by, regulated
horses, sick, etc., sale by
licenses, issue by towns, etc.
conditions, granting upon
fees ......
hours and place of sale, conditions as to
licensing authority, term defined .
revocation, etc. .
term ....
town, etc., clerks to sign
where to be exercised .
without, acting, penalty
minors, selling goods received from, penalty
sales of goods by, regulated
no implied warranty in, when
sheriffs, etc., acting as, fee . . .
sales by, not affected by certain laws as to
tenants liable for unlicensed sales by, when
treble damages, when liable for
where may sell, penalties
AUCTION ESTABLISHMENTS.
licensing and regulation of certain, in general
application, contents, fee, etc.
books, licensee to keep
forfeiture, suspension, etc., of license
forms for applications, etc. .
fraud, etc., by, penalty
penalty ......
purchasers, etc., to be recorded, etc.
AUCTIONS.
securities sold at, exemption
See also Auctioneers; Auction Establishments;
Innholders and Common Vict-
uallers; Pawnbrokers; Sales
of Personal Property.
AUDIT.
municipal accounts, of [see Municipal Finance
(Index p. 905) ].
state accounts, of [see State Finance (Index p. 1257)].
See also Auditors.
AUDITA QUERELA, WRIT OF.
damages, recoverable, when
endorsement for costs
imprisonment, release from
bond ....
injunction, court may issue, when
judgment as bar, when .
proceedings on . . .
purposes ....
recognizance for debts, after wrongful execution on
AUDITORS.
city and town (see City and Town Auditors).
corporation reports, verification by .
See also Auditors and Masters; Auditor, State.
Chapter
100
100
100
100
100
100
101
272
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
/ 100
\106
106
262
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
llOA
Section
Page
14-17
1188, 1189
11
1188
3
1187
11
1188
11
1188
12
1188
29
1197
78
3193
2
1186
8
1187
2,6
1186, 1187
5
1187
1
1186
2
1186
2
1186
2
1186
5,6
1187
10
1188
9
1188
4-12
1187, 1188
23
1230
15
1228
8
3090
13
1188
7
1187
11
1188
5,6
1187
14-17
1188, 1189
14, 15
1188
15
1189
16,17
1189
15
1189
17
1189
17
1189
15
1189
3(0)
1318
249
2
3012
231
42-48
2859
249
3
3013
249
3
3013
249
1
3012
249
2
3012
249
I
3012
249
1
3012
256
9
3067
156
49
1969
82
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
AUDITORS AND MASTERS.
in general, commonwealth, petition to enforce claims
against, appointment
corruption, penalties .
judgment on report, interest on
reference to, full court, by, on appeals, etc
reports, filing ....
witnesses before, how summoned .
non-attendance as contempt
oaths, etc., may administer to .
warrant to compel attendance .
auditors, appointment, etc., in civil actions
betterment assessments, on petitions for abatement
compensation ......
costs, taxed in, when ....
default of party, judgment on, etc.
discharge for cause .....
discontinuance of action, reference to, as affecting
district courts, appointment in . . .
eminent domain, assessment of damages for takings
by, in .
findings regulated
gypsy and brown tail moth cases, in
hearings before ....
assignment by court
notice to parties
insurance companies, mutual fire, assessments,
relative to .
nonsuit of plaintiff, reference to, as affecting .
probate courts, in .... .
report, filing ......
recommittal ... . .
speedy trial, in Suffolk, following
rulings, statement .....
traveling expenses, allowance
masters (see, infra, special masters),
masters in chancery, appointment, term, etc.
fee for commission .....
compensation, etc., by award of court .
expiration of commission, completion of business
powers and duties, arrest in civil process, recogni
zance before
attachments, approval of bond to dissolve .
bail, bonds in civil cases, approval
may admit to .... .
liens, dissolution, approval of bond
recovery of property held under, approval of
bond .....
replevin bonds, approval of sureties .
fees .......
taxpayer, delinquent, release, approval of bond
traveling expenses, allowance
vessels, etc., attachment ....
special masters, compensation, etc. .
reports of, filing ......
special cases, in, election petition, reference to
restricted
monopolies, proceedings to restrain
registration of title to land, reference to exam-
iner of title as
traveling expenses, allowance
AUDITOR, STATE.
in general, books and records, examination
what to be kept
department under supervision of
Section
Page
. 258
2
3070
. 208
13, 14
3154
. 235
8
2924
. 231
125
2880
. 221
62
2783
. 233
1
2901
. 233
5
2902
. 233
14
2903
. 233
6
2902
. 221
56
2781
t 80
9
919
. 221
61
2782
. 221
61
2782
. 221
58
2782
. 221
59
2782
. 231
140
2885
. 221
56
2781
s
. 79
22
910
. 221
56
2781
. 132
20
1657
. 221
58
2782
. 221
60
2782
. 221
58
2782
>,
. 175
84
2341
. 231
140
2885
. 221
57
2782
. 221
62
2783
. 221
59
2782
. 212
16
2659
. 221
56
2781
. 221
61
2782
. 221
53
2781
. 30
13
232
. 221
55
2781
. 221
54
2781
. 224
6
2821
. 223
120, 121, 125-127
2815-2817
. 226
4
2831
. 276
57, 59
3222
. 255
33,34
3064
. 255
37
3065
. 247
14, 15
3004
. 247
16
3005
. 60
34A
723
. 221
55
2781
. 223
44
2802
. 221
55, 62, 62A
2781, 2783
. 221
62
2783
. 55
37(c)
647
. 93
4-7
1068, 1069
. 185
43
2491
. 221
55
2781
. 11
12
155
11
12
155
11
1
154
INDEX TO
GENERAL LAWS.
83
Chapter
Section
Page
AUDITOR, STATE — Concluded.
in general — Concluded.
deputies, appointment, bond, duties, etc
. 11
2,5
154
designated, how .
4
7(32)
113
disbursements, division of
. 11
6
154
divisions, organization of employees into
11
6
154
election, biennial
/ Art. LXIV
1 54
1
70
62, 150
610, 634
certification of result
. 54
116
624
declaration, etc.
. Art. XVII
-
53
expenses ....
55
1
638
failure .....
. Art. XVII
-
53
record of vote for, transmission, etc.
54
112
623
returns .....
. Art. XVII
-
53
summons to, on . . .
54
116
624
voters for, qualification
. Art. XVII
-
53
employees, appointment, compensation,
etc.
11
6
154
failure to qualify
. Art. XVII
-
54
qualifications ....
. Art. XVII
-
54
receipts, division of . . .
11
6
154
regulations, etc., by governor and counci
1, su
bject to 11
12
155
salary and bond ....
. 11
1
154
term of office ....
. Art. LXIV
1
70
vacancy, etc., in office
/ Art. XVII
I 11
2
53,54
154
powers and duties, accounts, departm
ents
il, etc..
audit .
11
12
155
departments, etc., state, accounts, etc., audit . 11
12
155
fisheries and game, division of, records,
etc
, audit-
ing .
. 131
22
1625
hunting and fishing licenses, municipal
records of.
auditing, etc.
. 131
11
1622
income tax, books and accounts, may ins]
)ect.
when . 62
32
770
division, audit of accounts
. 11
12
155
See also Commonwealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; officers and
employees; State Finance.
AUSTRALIAN BALLOT, SO-CALLED.
See Elections, voting (Index p. 440).
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS.
buildings, certain, to be equipped with, penalties
horses, etc., as affecting stabling of .
mutual fire insurance dividends, etc., as affecting
AUTOMATIC WEIGHING MACHINES.
testing, etc. ........
AUTOMOBILE EXHIBITIONS.
use of armories for .......
AUTOMOBILES.
See Motor Vehicles.
AUTOPSY.
bodies of persons dying in certain institutions, on
fees, salaried police officers, etc., not to receive, as
witnesses, etc., at .
medical examiners, by, regulated ....
AUTREFOIS ACQUIT OR CONVICT.
acquittal as bar to prosecution ....
constitutional provision, federal . . . Art.
district courts, in ...... .
duel out of commonwealth, plea of acquittal, etc.
form of pleas .......
See also Double Jeopardy.
AVIATORS AND AVIATION.
See Aircraft.
AVOIRDUPOIS POUND.
See Weights and Measures.
148
26,27
1851
272
86-86F .
3195, 3196
175
80
2339
98
46
1182
33
48(d)
319
113
262
38
263
V
263
265
277
1400
50
3100
6
389
-8A
3104, 3105
-
11
8A
3105
5
3109
75
3246
84
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
AVON.
congressional district, thirteenth, in .
district court of southern Norfolk, in district of
medical examiner district, fifth Norfolk, in
senatorial district, Norfolk and Plymouth, in
AWARDS.
interest on certain ......
See also Arbitration, Controversies, of.
AWNINGS.
public ways, on, over, etc., permits for certain .
AVER.
congressional district, fifth, in .
first district court of northern Middlesex held at
medical examiner district, tenth Middlesex, in ,
senatorial district, eighth Middlesex, in
Chapter
. 57
. 218
. 38
. 57
. 235
85
57
218
38
57
Section
Page
1
664
1
2739
1
388
3
665
8,9
2924
966, 967
1
663
1
2738
1
388
3
666
B
BABCOCK MACHINES.
See Milk and Cream.
BACK BAY LANDS.
action bv commonwealth to recover, unlimited in time
BACK FIRES.
forest wardens may set .
lines for, preparation, etc. .....
BACTERIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES.
See L.\B0RAT0RiES, Bacteriological.
BADGES.
county police to wear ......
firewards to wear .... . .
fish and game wardens, etc., of, wearing, unlawful use,
penalty .....
police, fire department, etc., of, unlawful use, penalty
railroad, employees to wear .....
* street railway and steamboat police to wear .
recording of certain ......
state, police may carry, when .....
prison, etc., officers to wear .....
See also Insignia.
BAGGAGE.
common carriers of, electric railroads as .
street railways as ....
injury to, while loading, etc., penalty
railroads, transportation by, bicycles as
checks ......
mileage tickets, under
storage, no charge for, when
unclaimed, disposal ....
See also Hotels, Lodging and Boarding Houses
(Index p. 651); Innholders and
Common Victuallers, lien (Index
pp. 670, 677); Railroads, trans-
portation, passengers, of (Index
p. 1116).
BAGGING.
buildings, in, automatic sprinklers, as requiring, penalty
BAGS.
coal, coke, etc., for possession of illegal, penalty, de-
struction .....
sale in, regulated ......
prosecution of illegal, penalty ....
260
48
48
147
48
131
268
160
159
110
147
125
162
161
266
160
160
159
160
135
148
31
26,27
3080
9
519
24
521
8
1835
2
518
14, 15
1623, 1624
35
3158
177
2066
92
2015
8, 9
1311
2
1832
8
1518
14
2129
53
2097
136
3142
196
2069
194
2069
18
1994
195
2069
1-4
1669
1851
94
249
1150
94
241-243
1148
94
248
1149
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
85
Chapter
Section
Page
BAIL.
civil cases, in, amendments as affecting sureties . 231
arrested on mesne process, defendant may give, if . 226
commitment for default of . . .
. 224
excessive, habeas corpus proceedings .
. 248
reasonable time to procure
. 224
bond, taken by
. 226
action on, execution, amount of time .
. 224
limitation of time .....
. 224
appeal, transmission on .
. 226
approval ......
. 226
fees of magistrate .....
. 262
binding force ......
. 226
filing .......
. 226
form and contents .....
. 226
scire facias suit on .
. 226
costs, payment by bail ....
. 226
death of principal as affecting
. 226
/218
• \226
inferior courts, in .
service of writ .....
. 218
surrender of debtor, in court .
. 226
out of court ....
. 226
time limitation of action
. 226
sureties on, amendments as affecting .
. 231
discharge, death of principal, by
. 226
surrender of principal, by .
. 226
examination ....
. 226
fee of magistrate for .
. 262
obligation .....
. 226
support of principal, liability for
. 226
two required ....
. 226
death of principal, discharge of sureties
. 226
failure to give, delivery to jailer .
. 224
fees, magistrates' ....
. 262
officers' ......
r226
• \262
fraud, imprisonment for, not released upon
. 226
inferior courts, in actions before .
. 226
manner of taking ....
. 226
support of principal, bail, by
. 226
plaintiff, by .... .
. 226
surrender of principal ....
. 226
commitment upon ....
. 226
court, in .....
. 226
officer to attend in lower
. 226
fees ......
/226
• \ 262
proceedings in lower
. 226
jailer, to .....
. 226
proceedings upon ....
. 226
support, jail, in ... .
. 226
time allowed to procure
. 224
See also Arrest and Supplementary Proceedings
IN Civil Actions; Recognizances.
criminal cases, in:
admission to, adjournment of examination, etc.,
pending .....
after conviction, etc., special provision for Suf-
folk county .....
bail commissioners, by .... .
appointment in Suffolk county
fees ......••
valuable consideration in excess of, forbidden
reports to chief justice .....
276
138
2884
1
2831
6
2821
1,20
3006, 3009
6
2821
2
2831
8
2823
8
2823
6
2832
4
2831
8, 23
3090, 3093
5
2831
6
2832
2
2831
8
2832
11, 16
2832, 2833
11
2832
20
2745
18
2833
20
2745
9,17
2832, 2833
12-17
2832, 2833
8
2832
138
2884
11
2832
9, 12-18
2832, 2833
3
2831
23
3093
7
2832
24,25
2834
3
2831
11
2832
6, 10
2822, 2824
8,23
3090, 3093
22
2834
8, 14
3090, 3092
1
2831
18-22
2833, 2834
2
2831
24,25
2834
23,25
2834
9-22
2832-2834
10
2832
9, 17, 19
2832, 2833
19
2833
22
2834
14
3092
19-21
2833, 2834
12,13
2832, 2833
14, 15
2833
23-25
2834
6
2821
35
3218
276
60
3223
276
57, 60, 82
3222, 3223, 3228
276
57
3222
262
23,24
3093, 3094
276
63
3224
276
61
3223
86
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BAIL — Continued.
criminal cases, in — Continued.
admission to — Concluded.
by whom authorized ..... 276
certificate of sureties ..... 276
clerks of courts, by . . . . . . 276
district attorney, notice of apphcation to . . 276
fees, special justices of district courts may take . 276
trial justices, receipt by, regulated . . .219
valuable consideration in excess of, forbidden . 276
habeas corpus proceedings .... 248
higher court, held for, on probable cause . . 276
justices of courts, by ..... 276
no fee, except, etc. . . . . . 276
out of court, in Suffolk county . . . 276
justices of the peace, by certain designated . 218
fees 262
magistrates, authorized ..... 276
reports, sureties, as to, to chief justice of
superior court .... 276
term defined ...... 276
manner of ...... . 276
master in chancery, by .... . 276
mittimus, person held under .... 276
notice to officer ...... 276
notice, etc., to officer if amount not fixed . . 276
prior prosecutions, information relative to, magis-
trate to obtain .... 276
statements to chief justice .... 276
Sunday, may be taken on .... 276
sureties (see, infra, criminal cases, in, sureties),
trial justices, by ..... .
no fee, when ......
appeal to superior court, pending ....
conditions .......
Section
Page
arrested persons, arrest in another county, felony
charged
proceedings if not bailed
recognizance
return, etc.
forfeiture, bar to further .
further appearance, recognizance for .
default on, proceedings .
failure to furnish, committal, etc., upon
superior court, held for
attorney, persons taking barred as
bail commissioners, appointment and powers
fees
magistrate, term includes
criminal history as affecting
district attorney, notice to
return of recognizance to
review of judgment on
service on
suits on recognizance by
excessive, forbidden, federal
state constitution, by
protection from, propositions
right to, initiative, etc., barred from
fees, examination of sureties, for .
justices not to receive, except .
maximum ....
misdemeanors, arrests for .
trial justices to receive none, when
amount
forfeited recognizance
constitution, by
276
219
278
276
278
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
262
276
276
276
276
276
12
VIII
Art. XXVI
inconsistent with
II
262
276
262
262
219
Art.
57,82
3222
3228
61
3223
57
3222
59, 60, 62
3222-3224
63
3224
7
2761
63
3224
21, 22, 25
3009
3010
42
3219
57
3222
63
3224
60
3223
36
2749
24
3094
57
3222
61
3223
82
3228
61
3223
57,59
3222
57
3222
58
3222
58
3222
57,85
3222
,3228
61
3223
64
3225
57
3222
7
2761
18. 21, 24
3257
3258
65
3225
18
3257
32
3218
31
3218
29
3217
30
3217
67
3225
35
3218
36
3218
37
3219
42
3219
63
3224
57, 60, 82
3222, 3223
, 3223
24
3094
82
3228
57
3222
59, 60, 62
3222-3224
66
3225
77
3227
28
163
-
11
-
28
2
60
23
3093
63
3224
24
3094
24
3094
7
2761
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BAIL — Continu'd.
criminal cases, in — Continued.
felony, arrest out of county ....
forfeited, disposition, desertion, etc., cases, in
illegitimacy cases, in
money, bank books, etc., deposited
sheriff, payable to, when .
county treasurer to receive, from
suffering escape, chargeable with
suit by treasurer .
Suffolk county, in .
forfeiture, bar to further
process against sureties
irregularities not to defeat
professional bondsman, failure to pay judgment,
revocation of registration
review of judgment .....
fugitives from justice ......
lockup, commitment to, on failure to give
money, bank books, bonds, etc., deposit, principal,
by, cash deposit, in certain motor
vehicle cases ....
surety, in lieu of .
return on surrender .....
sale on default ......
disposal of excess .....
surety, by ...... .
process omitted in case of default .
return to ...... .
motor vehicle cases, cash deposit in lieu of
new, after surrender of principal ....
persons held in default of, trial at civil sitting of
superior court, when
probation officer, surrendered by, effect
professional bondsman (see, infra, criminal cases,
in, sureties),
recognizance, actions on, discontinuance regulated .
district attorneys to bring ....
irregularities not to defeat ....
judgment, acceptance of less amount forbidden
failure to pay by professional bondsman, rev-
ocation of registration .
part of penalty, for, certificate of district
attorney
rendition ....
review ....
process against obligors
return day in superior court .
trial at criminal sittings
award of forfeiture out of penalty
bond by insurance company in lieu of oral
certification and return, by magistrate
loss of fee for delay
condition .....
appeals to superior court, in case of
default on, appeal, failure to enter
bar to further bail
proceedings .....
appearance in lower court, for
remission of penalty after
district court, conditioned for appearance at place
of sitting .....
See also Recognizances (Index pp. 1135-1137).
reduction by supreme judicial or superior court
remission of penalty after default ....
Chapter
276
273
273
276
280
280
280
280
280
276
276
276
276
276
276
40
90
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
90
276
212
276
12
12
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
212
212
276
175
276
262
276
278
278
276
276
276
27ff
276
276
276
87
Section
Page
32
3218
6
3201
18
3204
80,81
3227, 3228
11
3275
11
3275
12
3275
13
3275
11
3275
67
3225
71,74
3226
75
3226
61B
3224
76-78
3227
17
3216
34
416
21
999
79
3227
81
3228
80
3227
81
3228
57,61
3222, 3223
71
3226
68-70
3225, 3226
21
999
68
3225
29
2662
67
3225
28
163
28
163
75
3226
74
3226
61B
3224
74
3226
74
3226
76-78
3227
71
3226
22
2660
22
2660
73
3226
105
2358
66
3225
63
3102
65
3225
18
3257
24
3258
67
3225
71
3226
36
3218
69
3225
65
3225
58
3222
69
3225
88
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BAIL — Concluded.
criminal cases, in — Concluded.
revision of amount, superior court, by, appeals from
district courts, etc.
persons bound over for trial in, etc., district
courts, by .
trial justices, by .....
supreme judicial or superior court, by
rules of supreme judicial or superior court as to, to
govern .....
stay of sentence pending appeal, etc., in case of
Suffolk county, special provisions as to .
summoned defendant, siu^ety dispensed with, when .
sureties, certificate of .
money, bank books, etc., deposit in lieu of
perjured statements in .
default, action and judgment against
process against ......
voluntary payment on .
See also, supra, criminal cases, in, recogni-
zance,
deposit by principal in lieu of .
disposal .......
exoneration, satisfaction of injured party, in case
of
surrender of principal, by ... .
without surrender, when ....
fee for examination ......
money, bank books, etc., deposit by .
return to ...... .
perjury by, statements in certificate material as
affecting .....
professional bondsmen, approval and registration,
penalty .....
failure to pay judgment, effect
revocation of registration ....
rules and regulations governing
term defined ......
real estate ownership as qualifying, certificate to
describe .....
subsequent disposition or encumbrance of,
notice to com't ....
rejection, effect of ..... .
reports to chief justice of superior court as to
termination of liability, disposition of real estate,
before .
withdrawal of appeal, discharge of
surrender of principal .
exoneration of surety without
treason not bailable
trial, after limit of time for .
writ of error, pending .
habeas corpus proceedings, in
proceedings against children, in .
neglected, appeal from adjudication, on
See also Arrest; Recogxizance.s.
BAIL COMMISSIONERS.
See Baii>, criminal cases, in (Index p. SO).
BAILMENTS AND BAILEES.
attachment of bailed goods ....
attornment of bailee in possession of goods sold
delivery to bailee as passing title, sales act, under
interpleader petitions by bailee
district courts, jurisdiction ....
lien of bailee, dissolution, when
278
218
219
276
276
279
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
262
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
276
278
276
276
264
277
250
248
119
119
Section
18
Page
3257
30
2748
20
2763
58
3222
57
3222
4
3265
60, 62
3223
, 3224
27
3217
61
3223
61
3223
61
3223
74,75
3226
71
3226
72
3226
79
3227
80,81
3227
3228
55
3221
68,69
3225
70
3226
23
3093
57,61
3222
3223
68-70
3225
3226
61
3223
61B
3224
61B
3224
61B
3224
61B
3224
61B
3224
61
3223
61 A
3223
60
3223
61
3223
61A
3223
25
3259
68, 69, 81
3225
,3228
70
3226
1
3105
72
3246
11
3016
18-21, 25
3009
,3010
66, 67, 69
1451
, 1452
47
1446
223
72, 73
2807
106
32 (3)
1232
106
21, Rule 4 (2)
1230
231
41
2858
218
19
2745
255
34
3064
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
89
Chapter
BAILMENTS AND BAILEES — Concluded.
lien of bailee — Condiulcd.
priority over conditional vendor, etc. . . . 255
motor vehicles and aircraft, of, conversion, etc., by
bailee, insurance against . .175
See also Attachment of Property; Bills of L.\d-
ing; Carriers, Common; Insur-
ance; Liens; Negotiable Docu-
ments of Title; Sales of Personal
Property; Warehousemen, Pub-
lic; Warehouse Receipts.
BAIT.
scallops for, taking near Nantucket regulated
scented, trapping with, penalized, when
shellfish, taking for ....
shiners and suckers, taking for, how .
BAKERIES.
animals, fowl, etc., barred from
closing of unfit, hearing, appeal
clothes, changing, etc., in, rooms for
construction, alteration, etc., regulated
contagious diseases in, prevention, penalty
definitions ......
drainage facilities .....
employees, cleanliness ....
one day's rest in seven law, certain, not applicable to
equipment, approval by local boards of health
arrangement, etc. ....
flies, protection against ....
lighting
lounging, etc., upon tables, etc., in, prohibited
penalties ......
permits to new, refusal by local boards of health, ap-
peals, etc. ....
plans, etc., of new, approval by local boards of health
plumbing, to have ......
regulations .......
sleeping places for employees in . . .
statutes, certain, as to, printing and posting
Sunday sales by ..... .
tenement house laws, regulated under
toilet facilities
use regulated, penalty
ventilation ....
walls and ceiling, plastering, etc.
water closets in . . .
See also Bread and Bakery Products; Food.
BAKERS.
See Bakeries.
BAKERY PRODUCTS.
See Bakeries; Bread .\nd Bakery Products.
BAKING POWDER.
sale regulated, penalty ...... 9-4
BALLAST.
shoaling of harbors with, penalty .... 102
weighing of vessels transporting .... 102
BALLOONS.
fire, penalty for liberating or flying .... 148
BALLOT BOXES.
See Elections (Index pp. 413, 414).
BALLOT LAW COMMISSION, STATE.
appointment, etc. ....... 6
compensation and expenses ..... 6
Section
Page
35 3064
47(2,3,12) 2319,2321
. 130
80
1597
. 131
107
1643
. 130
80, 84, 136
1597. 1598
,1610
. 131
71
1634
. Ill
42
1336
. Ill
47
1336
. Ill
41
1336
. Ill
34-38, 40, 41, 46
1335
1336
. 94
5, 10
1086
1087
/ 94
1
1082
•1111
39
1333
. Ill
40
1336
. Ill
43
1336
149
50
1872
. Ill
48
1337
. Ill
34
1335
. Ill
40
1336
. Ill
40
1336
. Ill
42
1336
. Ill
38, 49
1335,
1337
. Ill
48
1337
. Ill
48
1337
. Ill
40
1336
. Ill
37, 39
1335
. Ill
35
1335
. Ill
37
1335
. 136
6
1674
/144
75
1802
• 1145
4
1810
. Ill
40, 43
1336
. 94
2-4, 10
1085
1087
. Ill
40
1336
. Ill
34
1335
. Ill
40
1336
11
17
6-14
53
29
31
1088
1202
1200, 1201
1857
129
129
90
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BALLOT LAW COMMISSION, STATE — Condudid.
confidential employee for ....
governor and council, under ....
oaths, may administer .....
powers and duties, ballot boxes, voting machines, etc.
approval, etc.
regulations for use of ... .
initiative, etc., petitions, fraudulent, etc., signatures
objections to state nominations
uniform city charter, petitions for adoption
voting machine examiners, state board of, to con-
stitute ....
public office, etc., members not to hold
witnesses, may summon .....
See also Commonw'ealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; officers and
employees.
BALLOTS.
See Elections (Index pp. 414-416, 423-428, 431-437).
BALLS.
masked, penalty .......
See also Golf Balls.
BALUSTRADES.
regulations by cities ......
See also BuiLDix(iS, construction, alteration and
inspection (Index p. 167).
BAND CONCERTS.
metropolitan parks, in ..... .
towns, etc., may appropriate for ....
BANDS.
See Baxd Coxcerts; Militl\ (Index pp. 847, 855).
BANK BILLS AND NOTES.
common utterer, term defined, penalty
counterfeit, seizure and destruction .
execution, subject to ... .
forging, etc., penalty ....
evidence ......
passing, penalty .....
second, etc., conviction, penalty .
po.ssession, etc., with intent, etc., penalty
prosecutors, compensation .
search warrants .....
testimony of president, etc., of bank dispensed
when ....
tools for, making, etc., penalty
fractional currency, circulation as, penalty
fraudulently connecting parts of, penalty .
gathering up of, maliciously, to injure business
penalty
indictments, description in . . .
paper designed for, larceny, penalty .
fraudulent retention by printer, penalty
search warrants for forged
shop bill or advertisement resembling, making
penalty
wilful injury to, penalty .....
worthless, not current, possession with intent
penalty
seizure and destruction
uttering, penalty ....
prosecutors, compensation
BANK BOOKS.
deposit for bail .....
Section
Page
. 30
7
230
6
17
126
6
32
129
'. 54
26, 32, 33
601-603
. 54
37
604
s 53
22A
572
. 53
12
569
. 43
9
458
. 54
32
602
6
30
129
6
32
129
lost
with,
etc.
etc.,
etc.
140
40
92
40
267
267
235
267
267
267
267
267
267
276
267
267
267
267
267
277
266
266
276
267
267
267
267
267
267
276
167
185
23
53
5(26)
11
30
33
8
14
10
11
9, 12
31
1-8
14
13
23
24
26
23
42
43
1-8
29
25
27
30
28
31
57, 61, 68, 71,
79-81
20
1750
413
1053
405
3146
3149
2929
3145
3147
3146
3146
3146
3150
3211-3214
3147
3146
3148
3148
3149
3237
3123
3123
3211-3214
3149
3148
3149
3149
3149
3150
3222, 3223,
3225-3228
2190
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANK BOOKS — Concluded.
See also Banks and Banking, co-operatJve banks
(Index p. 112); savings banks
(Index p. 116); trust companies,
savings department (Index pp.
124, 125).
BANKERS.
See Banks and Banking.
BANKERS' ACCEPTANCES.
savings banks, investment by, in . . . .168
BANK INCORPORATION, BOARD OF.
See Banking and Insurance, Department of (Index
p. 91).
BANKING AND INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OF.
in general, annual report, mortgage loan investment
companies, as to .
commissioners to act as board, when
false reports, etc., to, penalty ....
organization .......
divisions of, in general, commissioners in charge of .
establishment .......
banks and loan agencies, division of, in general:
commissioner of banks to have charge of
Section
91
Page
department, treated as, for certain purposes
deputy commissioner, appointment, etc.
employees, appointment, bonds, etc.
establishment ....
expenses .....
overhead, co-operative banks to share
trust companies to share
bank incorporation, board of, composition
division, to serve in . . .
filing of documents with, co-operative banks,
articles of organization .
notice of intention to form
credit unions, notice of intention to form
savings banks, articles of organization .
notice of intention to form
trust companies, list of stockholders
notice of intention to form
powers and duties, co-operative banks, incorpo-
ration ......
credit unions, assent to formation
foreign banks, certificate of authority to
fiduciary, to act as, certificate authorizing .
savings banks, incorporation
trust companies, branch offices, authorization
business, certificate authorizing, issue
charter, inactive, resumption of business
under ......
fiduciaries, to act as, authorization
public convenience, etc., certificate of
commissioner of banks, in general:
appointment, salary, etc. ....
assistants, appointment, bond
bank incorporation, member of board of, to be
bond .......
court review of decisions of, counsel fees, etc.,
in liquidation proceedings
foreign bond and investment company,
suspension of license
taking possession of banks, application to
restrain .....
173
26
268
26
26
26
26
29
30
26
26
26
26
170
167
26
26
170
170
171
172
168
168
172
172
170
171
167
167
168
172
172
172
172
172
26
26
26
26
167
174
167
54(8)
2225
16
2285
1
208
6
3151
1-12
208-211
1
208
1
208
1
208
1
216
1
229
3
209
3
209
1
208
3
209
47
2252
2
2186
5
209
5
209
5
2237
3
2236
3
2254
8
2265
10
2201
8
2201
11
2267
8
2265
3,5
2236, 2237
2
2254
37
2196
45A
2197
8,10
2201
45
2274
11
2267
5
2265
56
2276
8
2265
2
208
3
209
5
209
2
208
30
2193
7
2287
33
2194
92
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKING AND INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT
— Continued.
divisions of — Continued.
banks and loan agencies, division of — Continued
commissioner of banks — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
deputy as supervisor of loan agencies .
employees exempt from civil service laws
expenses ......
fees, bond and investment companies, foreign
expenses of examination
co-operative banks, audit
depositaries other than banks, license
savings, and loan associations, audit
banks, audit ....
securities of companies supervised by, blue
sky law exempt
small loans, persons engaged in business of
making, license
trust companies, audit
filing of documents with, banks, in general, re
ports ....
foreign, annual returns .
bond and investment companies, annual
statements .
foreign, certificates of deposit .
co-operative banks, annual reports
by-laws, copy of .
petition for consolidation
credit unions, annual reports
depositaries, certain, annual returns
General Insurance Guaranty Fund, annual
statement of treasurer .
mortgage loan investment companies, annual
returns ....
savings, and loan associations, reports of ex
aminations ....
banks, annual reports
insurance departments of, annual statC'
ments .....
investment of funds of, public service
company bonds proper for
unclaimed deposits, statements of
small loans, persons engaged in business of
making, statements and powers of
attorney for service of process
trust companies, returns
articles of organization
certificates of adoption of chapter
time deposits, agreements
powers and duties, annual report, banks, in
general ....
co-operative banks ....
savings, and loan associations .
bank life insurance, etc.
banks, returns of unclaimed deposits
small loans, business of making
appointments in division
banks, supervision, in general
books, reports, etc., form, etc. .
examination .....
foreign (see, infra, divisions of, banks and
loan agencies, division of, com-
missioner of V)anks, powers and
duties, foreign banks).
Chapter
OF
Section
Page
26
31
26
174
170
169
93
168
llOA
140
172
167
167
174
174
170
170
170
171
169
178
173
93
168
178
168
168
140
172
172
172
172
167
170
93
178
168
140
26
167
167
167
4
209
5
243
3
209
4
2286
47
2252
3
2232
34
1074
19
2205
3(/)
1317
102
1731
27
2270
7
2187
37
2196
5
2287
1
2285
44
2250
6
2237
45
2251
27
2262
6
2232
30
2434
15
2285
34
1074
26
2207
29
2434
54 (6, 9c)
2223, 2226, 2227
27
2208
104
1731
26
2270
10
2266
3
2264
32
2271
9
2187
46
2252
34
1074
31
2434
27
2208
98
1730
3,4
209
1-11
2185-2188
6,7
2187
2-4
2186
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
93
BANKING AND
Chapter
INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
— Continued.
divisions of — Continued.
banks and loan agencies, division of — Continued.
commissioner of banks — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
banks, supervision — Concluded.
insolvent (see, infra, divisions of, banks
and loan agencies, division of,
commissioner of banks, powers and
duties, liquidation of insolvent, etc.,
banks),
loans, excessive, appraisal, etc.
officers, petition for removal, when .
unauthorized, examination, injunction, etc.
violations of law by, report, taking posses-
sion, etc. .....
See also Banks and Banking.
bond and investment companies, supervision,
etc. ......
See also Bond and Investment Com-
Section
Page
167
167
167
167
174
bonds, certain, approval, etc.
collection agencies, bonds, approval, etc.
co-operative banks, in general
assistant treasurer, provision for, ap-
proval .....
bonds, certain officers, of, approval, etc.
borrowing by certain, approval
branch offices, approval .
building, bank, investment in, approval
leased, improvements, etc., in
consoUdation, approval .
examination and audit
liquidation, involuntary
payments for deferred withdrawals and
matured shares
real estate acquired by foreclosure, etc.
time for sale, extension .
reports, form, to prescribe
general court, to .
shares, certain, retirement
credit unions, supervision, etc.
bonds of certain officers .
See also Credit Unions.
depositaries other than banks, supervision
See also Banks and Banking.
division, to have charge of .
foreign banks, supervision .
examination, access, etc. ...
fiduciary, acting as, certificate .
injunction and receiver, petition for .
liquidation of insolvent, etc., banks
agents, counsel, experts, assistants, em
ployment, etc.
compensation ....
claims ......
dividends .....
general powers in conducting
inventory .....
liquidating agents, bonds
resumption of business .
stockholders' meetings .
10
5
13
2188
2186
2188
5,22-35 2186,2190-2195
2285-2287
1-S
/ 93 26
\ 175 105
93 26
170 46
170 10
/170 9
t 175 105
170 16
170 11
170 31
170 31
170 45
170 46, 47
167 22-35
170 20
170 30
170 44
170 46
170 18
171 3,5,6,8,9,15-17,27
171 15
169 2,3,6-11,15,17
26 1
167 37-40
167 38, 39
167 45A
167 40
167 22-35
167 26
167 30
167 28, 29, 31
167 31
167 23-25
167 27
167 34
167 23
167 34
1072
23.57
1072
2252
2239
2239
2357
2240
2239
2246
2246
2251
2252
2190-2195
2242
2246
2250
22.52
2242
2254-2258, 2262
2257
2231-2234
208
2196
2196
2197
2196
2190-2195
2192
2193
2192, 2193
2193
2191, 2192
2192
2195
2191
2194
94
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKING AND
Chapter
INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
— Continued.
divisions of — Continued.
banks and loan agencies, division of — Continued.
commissioner of banks — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
liquidation of insolvent, etc., banks — Con-
cluded.
suits .......
taking possession, grounds for .
remedy of bank if, unjustified
unclaimed funds, disposition
voluntary liquidation ....
mortgage loan investment companies, super-
vision, etc. .....
pawnbrokers, local regulations as to, ap-
proval ......
savings and loan associations, examination,
etc. ......
savings bank life insurance
Section
Page
See also Savings Bank Life Insurance
savings banks, annual report, form
audit and examination
books of deposit, verification, rules for
approval
borrowing by, notice to .
branch offices, authorization
building, bank, erection, alteration, etc.
approval
by-laws, copy to .
dividends ....
fees, payment over
guaranty fund
investments, lists of securities legal for, to
prepare
omissions, liability for, negatived
laws, copies to trustees .
liquidation, involuntary .
voluntary ....
loans, depositors, to
excessive, appraisal, etc.
merger .....
notes, collateral, forms, approval
officers, petition for removal, when
real estate and securities acquired by fore-
closure, etc., time for sale, extension
reduction of deposits, petition for, ap-
proval .....
safe deposit vaults ....
school children's deposits
transmission of money to other states
travelers' checks ....
treasurer, bond ....
unclaimed deposits, report as to
United States, securities of, holding .
withdrawal of deposits
small loans, business of making, licensing and
supervision ....
complaints of excessive interest, hearing,
etc. .....
returns, certain, disposition, etc.
rules and regulations, enforcement .
to make .....
167
23,25
2191
,2192
167
22
2190
167
33
2194
167
35
2195
167
22
2190
173
140
14, 15
78
2285
1726
93
34
1074
178
2-4,
13
25-31 2425,
2429,
2433,
2434
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
167
168
168
168
168
168
167
168
168
168
168
168
168
/168
t 175
168
168
168
26
17-21
28
3
25
54 (11)
14
47, 49
21
45, 46
54 (15)
54 (L5)
14
22-35
55
51A
54(1)
55
54 (9e)
5
54 (12, 13)
44
32A
25
33A
33A
24
105
27
33
51
140 96-106, 112-114
140
140
140
140
106
113
112
97
2207
2204-2206
2208
2200
2206
2228
2203
2212, 2213
2206
2212
2228
2228
2203
2190-2195
2229
2214
2215
2229
2227
2186
2228
2212
2209
2206
2209
2209
2206
2357
2208
2209
2214
1729-1734
1732
1733
1733
1729
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
OF
140
BANKING AND INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT
— Continued.
divisions of — Continued.
banks and loan agencies, division of — Concluded,
commissioner of banks — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
small loans, business of making — Concluded.
supervision of unlicensed
See also Loans, small, business of
making.
trust companies, acceptances, letters of
credit, etc., restriction .
bonds of officers ....
capital stock, increase, etc.
commissions, etc., of officers
consolidation . . . .
drafts and letters of credit
foreign branches, authorizing .
liquidation, involuntary .
voluntary .....
reserve ......
agents, authorization of Boston com
panics to act as .
weekly reports as to .
savings departments
interest on deposits
loans to depositors
pass books, verification
transfers of assets, interdepartmental
withdrawals of deposits
stockholders, assessment on, requirement
enforcement of liability
supervision and examination .
time deposits, etc. ....
witnesses, summoning, etc. .
See also Banks and Banking, co-operative
banks; deposits with others
than banks; savings banks;
trust companies; Bond and In-
vestment Companies; Credit
Unions; Mortgage Loan In-
vestment Companies.
supervisor of loan agencies, appointment, bond,
etc 26
powers and duties (see, supra, divisions of,
banks and loan agencies, divi-
sion of, commissioner of banks,
powers and duties, small loans,
business of making).
insurance, division of, in general, commissioner
of insurance to have charge of
department, treated as, when
deputies, examiners, etc., appointment, etc.
establishment .....
actuaries, inspectors, clerks, etc., in .
appeal, boards of, in, fire insurance rates, on, mem
bership, compensation, etc.
powers and duties ....
motor vehicle liability policies and bonds, on
membership, secretary, assistants
etc. .....
powers and duties . » . .
Section
114
95
Paee
1734
. 172
36
2272
. 172
13
2267
. 172
18
2268
. 172
16
2268
. 172
44
2274
. 172
36
2272
. 172
47
2274
. 167
22-35
2190-2195
. 167
22
2190
. 172
73,76
2280, 2281
. 172
75
2281
. 172
73
2280
. 172
64, 69, 70
2278-2280
. 172
69
2279
. 172
66A
2279
. 172
70
2280
. 172
BOA
2271
. 172
66
2278
. 172
25
2269
. 167
24
2191
. 172
26,27
2270
. 172
32
2271
140
99
1730
< 167
3
2186
178
27
2433
209
. 26
208
/ 29
216
• \ 30
229
. 26
209
. 26
208
. 26
209
. 26
8
210
. 175
104
2357
. 26
8A
210
. 175
113D
2366-
-2368
96
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKING AND
Chapter
OF
Section
INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT
— Continued.
divisions of — Continued.
insurance, division of — Continued.
commissioner of insurance, in general:
appointment, bond, term, salary . . 26
court proceedings by, etc., fraternal benefit/ 175
societies, as to . . . . \ 176
insurance, companies, assessments by
mutual, as to . . . .175
injunction proceedings against . 175
trusts created by deposits of, to en-
force, etc. . . . .175
laws, in general, to enforce . .175
motor vehicle liability, compulsory,
as to . . . . . 175
savings bank life, as to . . .178
workmen's compensation law, under . 152
court review of decisions of:
foreign companies and their agents, revo-
cation of authority . . .175
motor vehicle liability insurance, classifica-
tion of risks and premiums . .175
policies . . . . . .175
policies, disapproval, accident and health . 175
covering more than one class of insur-
ance ...... 175
fire, combination . . . .175
liability, combination . . , 175
motor vehicle . . . .175
life 175
sprinkler leakage, combination . .175
workmen's compensation . . .152
workmen's compensation insurance, classi-
fication of risks and premiums . 152
deposits by companies writing . .152
policies . . . . . .152
deputies, examiners, etc., appointment, etc. . 26
division of insurance, to have charge of . 26
securities of companies supervised by, blue
sky law exempt .... 110 A
filing of documents with, accident and health
poUcy forms, table of rates, etc. . 175
adjusters of fire losses, applications . . 175
corporations as, apphcations, copy of
articles of organization, etc. . . 175
partnerships as, applications, notice of
termination, etc. . . . .175
voluntary associations as, apphcations,
declarations of trust, by-laws, etc. . 175
agents, authority ..... 175
corporations as, applications, copy of
articles of organization, etc. . . 175
partnerships as, apphcations, notice of
termination, etc. .... 175
voluntary associations as, applications, dec-
larations of trust, by-laws, etc. . 175
annual statements, companies, of . .175
penalty for failure to file . . . 175
fraternal benefit societies, of . . .176
applications, riders and endorsements, forms 175
articles of organization of domestic companies 175
brokers, applications . . . . .175
corporations as, applications, copy of ar-
ticles of organization, etc. . .175
Page
6
3A
36,47
209
2295
2416, 2423
84
6, 113D
2341
2297, 2366
185
3 A, 193 A
2400
2295, 2404
113B, 113D
28
60D
2365-2368
2434
1928
113B
113A
108
22A
102A
lllA
113A
2297
2365
2363
2359
2308
2355
2361
2363
24, 132, 134 2310, 2375, 2377
117A 2370
55 1926
52
1926
60A
1928
55
1926
7
209
1
208
3(/)
1317
108
2359
172
2393
174
2395
173
2395
172A
2394
163
2389
174
2395
173
2395
172A
2394
25
2310-2314
26
2314
26, 38, 39
2414, 2417
191, 192
2403
49
2323
166
2390
174
2395
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
97
Chapter
BANKING AND INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
— Co)itinucd.
divisions of — Continued.
insurance, division of — Continued.
commissioner of insurance — Continued.
filing of documents with — Concluded.
brokers — Concluded.
partnerships as, appHcations, notice of
termination, etc. .... 175
special, applications, accounts, etc. . . 175
voluntary associations as, appUcations,
declarations of trust, by-laws, etc. . 175
by-laws and amendments of certain domestic
companies . . . . .175
capital stock of domestic companies, increase
or reduction of, certificate . .175
fire companies, mutual, by . . . .175
fires, reports of, by state fire marshal . .148
foreign companies, copy of charter, power / 175
of attorney, etc. . . . . \ 181
foreign countries, of, by, prior to admis-
sion, etc. ..... 175
fraternal benefit societies, business in state,
certificate of authority
certificate of organization, licenses, etc.
constitution and by-laws, amendments
enforcement of laws as to
Section
Page
examination of domestic
175
176
176
/ 175
\176
176
foreign, copy of charter, power of attorney, / 176
of membership, con-
etc.
merger or transfer
tract .....
receivers of insolvent
record of proceedings
reincorporating as stock insiu-ance com-
panies ....
statements and reports .
marine companies, mutual, by
policies, etc., forms ....
\ 181.
176
/175
il76
175
176
. 175
. 176
. 175
/152
•\ 175
173
168
172A
46B
70, 71
73, 74
3,7
151 (1)
6
155, 156
16
7,8
35, 45, 46
3A
47
36, 37
41, 42
6
12
178-180
5
16
5
56
26, 38, 39, 45
86
55
22A, 24, 102A, 108,
lllA, 113A, 117A,
132, 134, 191, 192
retirement systems, financial statements,
etc., of ..... 32
workmen's compensation insurance, classifi-
cation of risks, etc.
policies, forms .....
fire insurance rates, board of appeal on, to be
member of .
motor vehicle liability policies and bonds,
board of appeal on, to be member
of
obstruction, penalty .....
powers and duties, accident and health policies,
approval, etc. ....
adjusters of fire losses, licensing, etc.
corporations as, licensing, etc. .
partnerships as, licensing, etc. .
voluntary associations as, licensing, etc.
advertising matter of companies, inspection .
152
152
26
3 (5), 14 (5), 21,
23 (6), 27, 29 (6)
52
55
2395
2392
2394
2318
2333, 2334
2335-2337
1845, 1847
2384
2451
2387
2304, 2305
2406, 2407
2415, 2421, 2422
2295
2423
2416
2419, 2420
2451
2409
2398, 2399
2406
2304
2406
2326
2414, 2417, 2421
2343
1926
2308, 2310, 2355,
2359, 2361, 2363,
2370, 2375, 2377,
2403
261, 275, 277,
280, 283, 285
1926
1926
210
26
8A
210
175
4, 174
2296, 2396
175
108
2359
175
172, 174A, 174B
2393, 2396, 2397
175
174-174B
2395-2397
175
173, 174 A, 174B
2395-2397
175
172A
2394
175
191
2403
98
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
BANKING AND INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
— ■ Continued.
divisions of — Contimwd.
insurance, division of — Continued.
commissioner of insurance — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued,
agents, licensing, etc. . . . . .
corporations as, licensing, etc. .
partnerships as, licensing, etc. .
voluntary associations as, licensing, etc. .
amendments to charters of domestic com-
panies, approval . . . .
amount of insurance or premiums in force or
number of rislvs, deficiency of, do-
mestic mutual companies having,
to notify .....
annual, report ......
fires, information as to, to include
statements of companies, as to
appeal to, decisions of subordinates, from
review of compensation charges of tlurd
referees in setthng fire losses, for
application forms of companies, submission to
assessments of mutual companies
assets, and liabihties of companies, compu-
tation ......
foreign mutual companies, of, deficiency of,
notice to .... .
attorney for service of process, foreign fra-
ternal benefit societies, of
Page
175
163, 174 A, 174B
2389, 2396, 2397
175
174-174B
2395-2397
175
173, 174A, 174B
2395-2397
175
172 A
2394
175
foreign insurance companies, of
authority of companies to do business, certifi-
cates of, granting, revocation, etc. .
175
175
148
175
26
175
175
175
175
175
176
f 175
{ 223
246
146
1 175
blanks, furnishing . . . . .175
bonds, as assets of life companies, valuation . 175
officers of stock companies, of, approval
of form . .175
official, certain, approval of surety com-
pany as surety on .
books, etc., of companies, access to
brokers, licensing, etc. ....
business, authority of companies to do, cer-
tificate of (see, xuirni, divisions of,
insurance, division of, commis-
sioner of insurance, powers and
duties, authority, etc.).
failure of domestic companies to transact,
petition to court for action upon
capital, impaired, of domestic companies,
action as to .
stock of domestic companies, increase or
reduction .....
certificates, authority, of, issue (see, siii>rti,
divisions of, insurance, division
of, commissioner of insurance,
powers and duties, authority, etc.).
certain, furnishing for evidence . .175
fee for 1 75
50
2323
23A
2309
17
2305
7
1847
15, 17, 25-28
2304, 2305,
2310-2315
7
209
lOlB 2353
191 ■ 2403
23A, 84, 180 2309, 2341, 2399
11
23A
2301
2309
41, 42
2419, 2420
151, 154
2384, 2387
39
2801
6
2989
16
1822
4-6, 23. 32, 44, 2295-2297, 2309,
73, 74, 93D, 116 2315, 2317, 2335,
2337, 2346, 2369
15, 25, 163, 166, 2304, 2310, 2389,
168, 172 2390, 2392, 2393
11 2301
60
2328
30
18
232
175
4
2295
175
166-168,
2390-2392,
172A-174B
2394-2397
175
44
2317
175
6
2297
175
70,71
2333, 2334
16
14
2304
2303
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
99
BANKING AND INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
— Continued.
divisions of — Continued.
insurance, division of — Continued.
commissioner of insurance — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
charters of foreign companies, amendments
to, notice, etc., to ...
copy, certified, filing with
claims, companies delaying adjustment or
payment of, report on .
classes of insurance, domestic companies,
transacted by, change of, approval
special, authorization and licensing
foreign companies, transacted by, change
of, notice, etc., to ...
complaints, as to .
corporations, etc., financing insurance com-
panies, examination
deposits by companies with state treasurer
employees of domestic companies, savings
fund or contributory pension sys-
tem for, approval ....
examination and audit of companies
experience, schedule of, of companies writing
liability or compensation policies,
form, to prescribe
fees and charges, collection
fidelity and corporate surety companies, for-
eign, deposits by .
names, to send to registers of probate
and clerks of courts
fire, companies, mutual, as to .
Chapter
Section
Page
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
/ 152
1 175
175
175
175
/ 175
U76
175
175
175
insurance rates, board of appeal on, notice
to, of complaints . . .175
service on . . . . .26
policies, combination, issuance by two or
more companies . . . .175
losses under, reference proceedings as
to 175
rates under, complaints as to
standard form, modifications
foreign countries, companies of, as to .
trustees of, change of, or of principal office
notice, etc., to . . .
fraternal benefit societies, authority to do
business, certificates
examination .....
foreign, attorney for service on
licensing, etc. ....
incorporation ....
laws as to, to administer and enforce
hcensing .....
merger or transfer of membership, approval
etc. ....
name, corporate, change of, approval
purposes for which incorporated, change
reincorporation as stock insurance com-
panies ......
valuation of securities of . . .
violations of law by, restraint, etc. .
175
175
175
175
175
176
176
176
176
175
176
176
155
176
175
176
176
23A
151
28
50
50 (<7), 54 {g)
23A
2309
2384
2315
2323
2324, 2325
2309
3A, 4, 104, 113D 2295, 2357, 2366
4 2295
57, 58 1926, 1927
106, 185 2358, 2400
36 2316
4, 16, 73 2295, 2304, 2335
12
14
41
106
105
73, 74, 76, 79, 80,
84
104
102A, 102B
100-lOOB,
lOlB, lOlC
104
99, 102 A
155, 156
23A
16
36, 37, 44
41,42
41-44
7-10
3A
8, 41-44
12,45
10
11
56
39A
36.47
2302
2303
2419
2358
2357
2335-2339, 2341
2357
210
2355, 2356
2352, 2353
2357
2348, 2355
2387
2309
2304
2416, 2420
2419, 2420
2419, 2420
2406-2408
2295
2407, 2419, 2420
2409, 2421
1942
2408
2325
2418
2416, 2423
100
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKING AND
DEPARTMENT
INSURANCE,
— Conlinuf'd.
divisions of — Contimud.
insurance, division of — Continued.
commissioner of insurance — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
guaranty fund, creation by certain mutual
companies in lieu of establishing
guaranty capital, approval
hearings before ......
impairment, etc., of capital, etc., of com-
panies, notice to .
incorporation of domestic companies
injunction proceedings against domestic com
panies .....
investments of companies .
laws, insurance, administering and enforce
ment .....
violations .....
liabilities of companies, computation .
liability, companies, mutual, as to
policies, combination, approval
licenses, foreign companies, granting to
revocation or suspension
review by supreme judicial court
foreign state or country, companies doing
business in, of, suspension, etc., of,
notice to .... .
fraternal benefit societies
savings banks to transact life insurance
See also, supra, divisions of, insurance,
division of, commissioner of insur-
ance, powers and duties, adjusters
of fire losses; agents; authority of
companies to do business; brokers,
life, annuity, etc., policies, approval, etc.
companies, safety fund of domestic, ap-
proval . . . . .
manager. United States, of companies of
foreign countries, change of, or of
principal office, notice, etc., to
marine companies, mutual, as to
merger or consolidation of companies, agree-
ment for, to approve, etc.
mortgages, foreclosure of, property acquired
by domestic companies by, etc., ex-
tension of time for disposal
loans upon, investment by domestic com
panies in, approval
motor vehicle liability policies and bonds,
approval of form, etc. .
board of appeal on, service on .
classification of risks and premium charges
to fix and establish
names of companies issuing, etc., to send
to registrar of motor vehicles .
proceedings on complaints relative to can
cellation, etc.
names, domestic companies, of, approval
change, approval
Chapter
OF
Section
Page
175 90C
175 8A,28, lOlB, 113B,
163, 166, 172
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
176
178
175
23A
49
6
63-68
3A, 193 A
3A, 5, 6, 19.3A
4, 9-12, 25
93
lllA
4, 151, 153, 155
5, 11 3D, 156 A
5
23A
8, 41-44
7
2345
2299, 2315, 2353,
2365, 2389, 2390,
2393
2309
2322
2297
2329-2333
2295, 2404
2295-2297, 2404
2295, 2299-2302,
2310
2346
2361
2295, 2384, 2386,
2387
2296, 2366, 2388
2296
2309
2407, 2419, 2420
2427
175
132,
134,
147A
2375, 2377, 2383
175
141
2380
175
23A
2309
175
86
2343
19A
2305
. 175
64, 66, 68
2331
-2333
. 175
65
2332
, / 90
34B
1010
. 1 175
113A
2363
. 26
8A
210
'. 175
113B
2365
1
. 175
113C
2366
. 175
113D
2366
. 175
19A, 49
2305
2322
. 155
10
1942
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
101
BANKING AND INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT
— Continued.
divisions of — Continued.
insurance, division of — Continued.
commissioner of insurance — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
names — Concluded.
foreign companies, of, change .
regulation of use . . . .
motor vehicle Hability, etc., companies, of,
to send to registrar of motor vehicles
surety companies, of, to send to registers of
probate and clerks of courts .
office, home or principal, of foreign companies,
change of, notice, etc., to
pensions, contributory system of, for em-
ployees of domestic companies, ap-
proval . . . . .
private associations for providing, as to .
policies of insurance, applications, riders and
endorsements used in connection
with, approval, etc.
forms, approval, etc.
Chapter
OF
Section
Page
175
181
175
175
175
175
32
175
/152
t 175
provisions in, required by foreign laws,
approval . . . . .175
real estate, acquired by domestic companies
by foreclosure, etc., extension of time
for disposal . . . . .175
companies, of, valuation . . .175
receivership of insolvent companies . .175
receivership or liquidation proceedings against
foreign companies, notice to . . 175
records, board of appeal on motor vehicle
hability policies and bonds, decisions 175
keeping, in general . . . .175
receivers, of . . . . . .175
service of process, of . . . .175
reinsurance by companies . . . .175
reserves, to compute, fire, etc., companies, of 175
liability companies, of . . . .175
life companies, of . . . .175
reinsurance, for ..... 175
retirement systems, city and town . . 32
county ....... 32
state ....... 32
board of retirement, election of one
member of, to determine manner . 10
teachers' ...... 32
See also Retikement Systems and Pen-
sions.
safety fund of domestic hfe companies, ap-
proval ...... 175
,,,... / 175
savmgs bank hie insurance . . • i 178
See also Savings Bank Life Insurance.
savings fund, employees', of domestic com-
panies, approval . . . .175
23A
6
113C
105
23A
36
40
2309
2451
2366
2357
2309
2316
289
191, 192 2403
55, 56 1926
22A, 24, 102A, 2308, 2310, 2355,
108, lllA, 113A, 23.59, 2361, 2363,
117A, 132, 134, 2370, 2375, 2377,
147A, 191, 192 2383, 2403
99, 187
64, 66, 68
11
6, 17, 178-180A
23A
113D
16
178
154
10, 20
10
12
9
10
27, 29, 31, 34,
36, 38
21, 23, 25, 34,
36, 38
3, 5, 34, 35, 38
18
14, 35, 38
2348, 2401
2331-2333
2301
2297, 2305, 2398,
2399
2309
2366
2304
2398
2387
2301, 2307
2301
2302
2299
2301
283, 284, 286,
288, 289
277, 279, 281,
288, 289
261, 263, 288, 289
153
274, 288, 289
141
3A
2-31
36
2380
2295
2425-2434
2316
102
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKING AND
Chapter
INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
— Continued.
divisions of — Continued.
insurance, division of — Concluded.
commissioner of insurance — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
service of process on (see, supra, divisions of,
insurance, division of, commis-
sioner of insurance, powers and
duties, attorney for service of
process).
sprinkler leakage, etc., policies, combination,
approval . . .175
statements, annual, of companies (see, ■suprn,
divisions of, insurance, division
of, commissioner of insurance,
powers and duties, annual state-
ments of companies).
steam boiler inspection, illegal, revocation of
company's authority . . . 146
stock sales for promoting new companies,
investigation . . . .175
surety companies, foreign, deposits by . . 175
names of, to send to registers of probate
and clerks of courts . . .175
title insurance companies, as to . . .175
trustees of companies of foreign countries,
change of, or of principal office,
notice, etc., to . . .
violations of law by companies, action upon
Section
Page
witnesses, summoning, etc.
. 175
. 175
/ 175
■\ 176
workmen's compensation insurance, in general 152
classification of risks and premiums, ap-
proval .....
deposit by insurers of value of outstanding
claims ....
foreign insurers, bond and deposit .
grouiiing of risks, approval
policies of, approval
savings bank life insurance, division of, actuary
state, appointment, etc.
assistants, appointment
duties .......
banks, no charge to, for services .
commissioner of savings bank life insurance
designation, duties, etc.
deputy, appointment, etc.
department, treated as, when
General Insurance Guaranty Fund, clerk, elec
tion, etc. ....
corporation, to be ....
deputy, appointment, etc.
division, to constitute ....
organization .....
powers and duties ....
See also Havixgs Bank Life Insurance.
treasurer, annual statement by
election . .....
trustees, appointment, etc. .
commissioner of savings bank life insurance
designated from .
vice president, election, etc. .
152
152
152
1.52
152
26
26
178
178
26
26
29
30
26
178
26
26
26
178
178
26
26
26
26
117A
2370
16
4
106
105
116
1822
2295
2358
2357
2369
23A 2309
3A, 5, 6, 193A 2295-2297, 2404
4, 8A 2295, 2299
36 2416
52-62 1926-1929
52
1926
57-60D
1926-1928
61, 62
1929
53
1926
55, 56
1926
11
211
11
211
4, 5, 15
2425, 2426, 2429
17
2431
9
211
10
211
1
216
1
229
10
211
14
2429
10
211
9
211
9-12
211
14-30
2429-2434
30
2434
10
211
10
211
9
211
10
211
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKING AND
DEPARTMENT OF
Chapter
INSURANCE,
— Concluded.
divisions of — Condwhd.
savings bank life insurance, division of ^ Con-
cluded.
medical director, state, appointment, etc. .
assistants, appointment
duties .......
banks, no charge to, for services .
powers and duties of the division, in general
See also Banks and Banking; Commonwealth, de-
partments, boards, commissions,
etc.; officers and employees; In-
surance.
BANKING HOUSE.
burning, penalty .......
BANKRUPT.
term defined, uniform partnership act, in . . . :
BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY.
in general, arrest, etc., on civil process, discharge
from, etc. .....
attachments, enforcement by special judgments
bankrupt, etc., stock, fraudulent auction sale, pen-
alty
banks, etc., in, receipt of deposits by, penalty .
officers of, loans to insolvent persons, etc., by,
penalty .....
bonds of small loan licensees, actions on, as affecting
buyer of goods, of, effect .....
insolvent, term defined as to .
creditors' bills to reach and apply, enforcement by
special decree ....
defendant in civil suit, of, costs, effect on
discharge, waiver of, writing required
estates in, tax, local, against, payment .
fraudulent conveyances, insolvency an element,
when ......
insolvent, term defined as to .
heir, devisee, etc., of, effect on liability to creditor
of estate .....
insurance companies, proceedings against
insured, of, under liability policy, effect
negotiable instruments, notice of dishonor, as affect-
ing
new promise by debtor after discharge, statute of
frauds, within ....
partnerships in, relative rights of firm and separate
creditors .....
partner's liability to contribute, as affecting .
pensions, private associations for providing, rights
in, exempt .....
registered land, as affecting .....
See also Title to Land, registration.
retirement systems, rights in, exempt
savings bank trustee, office vacated upon
special judgments, in case of ....
return of execution ......
stoppage in transit, in relation to .
bankruptcy, bankrupt defined, uniform partnership
act, in .....
partnership, as causing dissolution of .
referee in, judicial offices, state, excluded from cer-
tain ......
Section
103
Page
. 26
12
211
. 26
12
211
. 178
16
2430
. 178
17
2431
. 178
14-30
2429-2434
266
2-4
3116
108A
2
1287
224
235
29
24-26
2830
2927, 2928
100
266
11
54
1188
3126
266
140
106
106
42,
54
105
43,46
65
3126
1731
1234, 1235
1240
235
261
259
60
24-26
2
3
36
2927, 2928
3081
3072
724
109A
109A
4,8
2
1307, 1308
1307
197
175
175
33,34
6
112, 113, 113A(6)
2553
2297
2362. 2364
107
124
1263
259
3
3072
108A
108A
35 (2), 40 (h, i),
41 (7, 8), 42
40 {d)
1294, 1297,
1298
1297
32
185
77
41
94,95
290
2500, 2505
32
168
235
235
106
42
37
23
24-26
23
43,46
289
2206
2927, 2928
2927
1234, 1235
108A
108A
2
31(5)
1287
1293
220
12
2768
104
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY — Continued.
bankruptcy — Concluded.
trustee in, absentee, receiver of, to have accounting
from, when .
blue sky hiw exemption
bulk sale, law not applicable to
income tax, personal liability for
return by .... .
trust provisions applicable to
trustee or receiver in, may vote shares in corporation
transfers of stock by, limited
insolvency, assignee in, absentee, receiver of, to have
accounting from, when .
payment of local tax by
accounts .....
partnersliip, in case of .
actions by .... .
pleadings admit capacity, when
agent of non-resident
appointment .....
arbitration, submissions to, by . .
assignment to, by judge .
record ......
attachment, preservation by
bond ......
deposit of assets to secure sureties on
bulk sale law not applicable to .
business of insolvent, carrying on
compensation .....
compromise of claims by .
conversion by, time limitation of actions
courts (see, infra, insolvency courts).
death ......
distribution by ....
dividends, notice of, by .
election, creditors unlawfully preferred, not to vote
partnership, in case of .
See also, stipra, insolvency, assignee in, ap-
pointment,
income tax, as affecting .....
inventory .......
investment by, of debtor's property .
national banks as, bond .....
partner's obligation to contribute, enforcement
by
perialty on, for disobeying court
pleadings admit capacity, when
property of debtor, vests in .
conveyance to new assignee ....
demand and receipt from messenger
mortgaged, etc., redemption from .
perishable, etc., sale .....
separation from other property in possession
vesting, on death of assignee ....
removal ........
resignation .......
sales by, blue sky law exemption
laws relative to auctioneers not applicable
service of process against .....
shares in corporations, may vote
special promise of, action on, writing required
transfers of stock by, limited ....
trust companies as .
trustee process, hable to, for dividends
assignments for benefit of creditors, effect upon
Section
Page
200
12
2564
llOA
3 0)
1317
106
2
1225
62
42
772
62
23,25
768
62
13
766
155
21
1944
155
28
1946
200
12
2564
60
36
724
216
56, 58, 69, 116
2701, 2703
,2712
216
138
2718
216
59,60
2702
231
30
2856
216
53
2700
216
49, 74, 80, 81
2699, 2704
,2705
216
67
2703
216
51,54
2700
216
52
2700
216
55
2701
216
50
2700
205
19A
2608
106
2
1225
216
64
2702
216
66
2703
216
67
2703
260
4
3075
216
76,80
2704
216
81
2705
216
65
2703
216
78
2704
216
138
2718
62
13, 23, 25, 42
766, 768, 772
216
57
2701
216
63
2702
205
6A
2605
108A
40(e)
1297
216
79
2704
231
30
2856
216
54
2700
216
77
2704
216
56
2701
216
54
2700
216
68
2703
216
62
2702
216
76
2704
216
70-72, 75
2703
,2704
216
73, 75
2704
llOA
3 U)
1317
100
13
1188
223
36
2800
155
21
1944
2.59
1
3071
1.55
28
1946
172
52-58
2276
,2277
246
22
2991
203
40,41
2593
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
105
BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY — Con^wwed.
insolvency — Continued.
attachments of debtor's property, dissolution
Chapter
Section
Page
by
assignment ....
216
54
2700
preservation in certain cases
216
55
2701
buyer of goods, of, effect ....
106
42, 43, 46
1234, 1235
term defined ......
106
65
1240
claims, preferred .....
216
118-120, 174
2713, 2725
commonwealth, counties, towns, etc., debts
due to ....
216
118(3)
2713
fees, costs, etc. .....
216
118(1, 2, 7), 119,
174
2713, 2725
medical expenses .....
216
118(5)
2713
taxes . . • ....
216
118 (3)
2713
United States, debts to .
216
118(3)
2713
preferred claims under laws of
216
118 (6)
2713
wages .......
216
118(4)
2713
proof of, in general .....
216
39-42, 44
2698, 2699
appeal ......
216
4.5^7
2699
time for ..... .
216
31-81
2696-2705
provable, in general .....
216
31-36
2696, 2697
preference invalidates ....
216
43
2699
set-off .......
216
34,61
2697, 2702
commissioners of insolvency, elective officers.
to
be Art.
XIX
-
54
provision annulled .... Art.
XXXVI
-
57
composition in, action against corporations, effect
on
216
163
2723
attachment, effect on .
216
166
2723
failure of, effect .....
216
161
2722
proposal for ......
216
151
2720
corporations making, to file schedule of officers,
etc. .....
216
165
2723
proceedings upon .....
216
152-159, 167
2721, 2722, 2724
return of money, etc., deposited in court
216
160
2722
stockholders', etc., Uability in case of
216
162, 164
2723
who may make .....
216
150
2720
contribution among devisees, as affecting
191
29
2530
corporations, of .
216
143-149
2719, 2720
costs .......
216
175
2725
creditors, meetings, first ....
216
29
2696
notice ......
216
21
2694
second ......
216
88
2706
oath ......
216
88, 89
2706
second and third, how ordered in certain cases
216
90, 91
2706, 2707
third
216
92, 116
2707, 2712
penalty on, for fictitious debt or advantage
216
169
2724
petition by, in general ....
216
129
2715
allowance to petitioner
216
119
2713
insanity of debtor ....
216
133
2716
discharge, when and how obtained
216
135
2717
schedules, how filed ....
216
134
2717
notice .......
216
130
2716
stay of proceedings ....
216
132
2716
warrant and other proceedings
216
131
2716
debtor, allowance to .
216
113, 114
2712
concealment, etc.j of property by, penalty .
216
136
2717
death .......
216
30
2696
discharge, annulment, petition for
216
109
2711
appeal from granting or refusal
216
104, 105
2709
assent of creditors ....
216
99-102
2709
certificate ......
216
92
2707
debts not discharged ....
216
96-98
2708
effect, certificate, etc. ....
216
93-95
2707, 2708
late .......
216
103
2709
matters avoiding .....
216
106-109
2710, 2711
106
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY — Con^mwed.
insolvency — Concluded.
debtor — Concluded.
examination . . . . . . .216
other persons, of . . . . . . 216
oath .216
penalty on, for fictitious debt or advantage in
composition .... 216
petition by . . . . . . .216
property, books, information, giving by, to
messenger . . . . .216
property of, acts necessary to obtain, to do . . 216
penalty for failure ..... 216
schedule, creditors, of .... . 216
corrected ....... 216
property, of . . . . . .216
surplus payable to . . . . . .216
debts, etc., due estate, sale ..... 216
action on claim sold ..... 216
defendant in suit, of, sureties on bond to dissolve
Section
Page
attachment released
di\'idends, claim proved after, not to disturb .
first .......
absent creditors, reservation for
second .......
subsequent ......
unclaimed ......
estates of deceased persons, of . . .
See also Executors and Administrators.
evidence, return of, to person proving claim .
fees, messenger, of .... .
register, of ..... .
fraudulent conveyances, insolvency an element
insolvent, term defined as to .
homestead estate, appraisal and set-off .
insolvent, sales act, term defined as to .
fraudulent conveyances, as to
insurance companies, certain claims preferred
injunction, etc. .....
receivers ......
jurisdiction of cases in ....
leases, insolvent lessee ....
legal services, payments, etc., for, in contemplation
of insolvency ....
liability insurance companies, workmen's compensa-
tion policies, certain claims preferred
messenger, warrant to, and duties
mortgage of real estate of insolvent, invalid, when
non-residents, estates of deceased, settlement
partnerships ......
preference, claim forfeited by . . .
creditor receiving, cannot assent to discharge
fraudulent, discharge avoided by
insurance company, insolvent, by
what constitutes .....
preferred claims (see, supra, insolvency, claims,
preferred),
register, deposits with, unclaimed . . . .
See also, infra, insolvency courts; Probate
AND Insolvency, registers.
returns to state secretary of cases in . . .
vacating proceedings in .... .
223
216
216
216
216
216
216
ri98
\199
216
216
216
109A
109A
f 188
1236
106
109 A
175
175
175
216
216
216
175
216
216
199
216
216
216
216
175
216
82-85
2705,
2706
82
2705
88,89
2706
168
2724
20
2694
22, 23
2695
86
2706
87
2706
27, 28
2696
88
2706
23, 24
2695
115
2712
125
2715
126
2715
124
2816
128
2715
117
2712
121
2714
124
2714
127
2715
122
2714
1-33
2554
-2560
3-5
2561
48
2699
173
2724
170-172
2724
4,8
1307
1308
2
1307
9
2516
18
2937
65
1240
2
1307
46, 46A
2318
6
2297
178-1 80 A
2398
2399
3-5, 17
2692
2694
33
2697
38
2698
46A
2318
21-26
2694
,2695
37
2697
3-5
2561
137-142
2717
,2718
43
2699
102
2709
108
2710
6
2297
110-112
2711
,2712
216
216
216
123
177
176
2714
2725
2725
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
107
Chapter
BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY — Conchided.
insolvency courts, attorney, appearance, etc. . . 216
contempts in ...... . 216
court officers for, appointment, compensation, etc. 217
Section
Page
expenses of, commonwealth to pay
judge, judge of probate, etc., to be
See also Probate and Insolvency, judges.
jurisdiction ......
messengers for, appointment, compensation, etc.
notice, dispensed with, when
publication ......
service upon attorney, effect
officers in ...... .
petitions filed in more than one county .
process, service, etc., return
record, courts of, to be
records, docket, etc. .....
register, register of probate, etc., to be .
See also Probate and Insolvency, registers.
rooms, court and record ....
rules, by judges ......
notice, as to .
sittings .......
superior and general jurisdiction, courts of, to be
warrants, return .....
witnesses before, evidence, etc.
fees .......
See also Probate and Insolvency, judges; regis
ters; Probate Courts.
BANKS AND BANKING.
Index Pages
In general 107-110
Co-operative banks 110-114
Deposits with others than banks 114, 115
Federal reserve bank . . 115
Foreign banks .... 115
216
216
216
217
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
216
262
Land banks, federal
National banks .
Savings banks
Trust companies
31,
19
2694
9
2693
30,39
2731, 2733
15
2694
1
2692
3-6
2692
32,39
2732, 2733
8
2693
13
2693
19
2694
9
2693
4
2692
12, 19
2693, 2694
1
2692
10, 11
2693
1
2692
14
2694
16
2694
18
2694
7
2692
2
2692
12
2693
9
2693
29
3094
Index Pages
115
. 115,116
. 116-120
. 120-126
Chapter
in general, acceptances, etc., bankers, of, investment
of savings bank deposits in .
insurance companies may invest in certain .
unauthorized, banks, by, penalty on officer
assignments of property, etc., of, penalty on officer
bank, banking, etc., unauthorized use of terms, pen-
alty, etc. .....
term defined as to certain laws ....
bills, notes, etc., issued by banks, insiu-ance com-
panies may invest in certain .
time limitation of actions on ... .
unauthorized issue or assignment, penalty .
books and accounts, false statements in, penalty
form, audit, etc. ......
certain states, banks in, interest on deposits, income
tax exempt .....
checks, etc., certification, wrongful, penalty on officer
fraudulent drawing, penalty ....
See also Negotiable Instruments, checks (In-
dex pp. 927, 928).
closing of banks (see, infra, in general, possession
and liquidation of banks by com-
missioner),
corporations engaged in, business corporation law
not applicable to, exception . . 156
credit from banks, obtaining by false pretences . 266
definitions . . . . . .167
Section
Page
168
54(8)
2225
175
63 (10)
2330
266
53A
3126
266
53A
3126
167
12, 13
2188
167
1
2185
175
63 (10)
2330
260
1 ■
3074
266
53A
3126
266
53A
3126
167
6
2187
62
1(a)
758
266
53A
3126
266
37
3122
2
1953
36
3122
1
2185
108
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANKS AND BAT^KING — Continued.
in general — Continued.
depositors, banks' liability to, forged instruments,
on, depositor's failure to notify, as
affecting .....
deposits in banks, etc., certificates of, unauthorized
issue, penalty
cities and towns, funds of
estates, funds of ...
insurance companies, by .
receipt by insolvent banks, penalty
sureties, to secure
directors of banks (see, infra, in general, officers,
trustees, employees, etc.).
dissolution of banks, voluntary
embezzlement of funds, penalties ....
emploj^ees of banks (see, infra, in general, officers,
trustees, employees, etc.).
examination of banks ....
access by commissioner, etc., for
facts to be ascertained by
officers, depositors, etc., at request of
summoning .....
records, preservation, inspection etc.
refusal to submit to, taking over for .
trust companies to pay e.xpense of annual
visits of commissioner, etc., when made
witnesses, summoning
excessive loans, real estate, on, appraisal, etc.
fictitious loans by officer, etc., penalty .
fiduciary deposits to secure sureties
general court, commissioner's report to .
impairment of capital, possession by commissioner .
insolvent, banks, deposits, receipt by, penalty
person, etc., loan of funds, etc., to, penalty
interest and dividends, deposits, on (see, infra,
savings banks; trust companies,
savings department).
joint deposits, regulated
amount, etc., restricted in savings banks
laws as to, compliance with, penalty on officers, etc.
treasurer's responsibility .
legal information, etc., furnishing .
liquidation of banks, agent for liquidation, embezzle-
ment by . . .
unsound, when ....
voluntary, committee, etc.
See also, infra, in general, possession and liquida-
tion of banks by commissioner,
lost pass books ......
misapplication of funds by liquidating agent, penalty
See also, infra, in general, officers, trustees, em-
ployees, etc.
national bank examiners, information to
New Hampshire, banks in, income from deposits, tax
exempt .....
notes, securities, etc., of, unauthorized assignment,
penalty .....
notices, certain, from depositors, manner
officers, trustees, em])loyees, etc., acceptances, un-
authorized, by, penalty .
assignment cf property or security, unauthorized,
by, penalty ....
bill of exchange, etc., unauthorized issue or a.s-
signment by. penalty 2G6
107
266
44
215
175
266
205
167
266
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
266
20.5
167
167
266
266
167
168
167
167
221
266
167
167
167
266
167
62
266
167
266
266
Section
46
Page
1252
53A
3126
55
500
41
2684
64
2331
54
3126
19A
2608
22
2190
52-55
3125, 3126
2,38
2186, 2198
2
2186
2
2186
4
2186
3
2186
2
2186
22
2190
2
2186
2
2186
3
2186
10
218S
53A
3126
19A
2608
9,35
2187, 2195
22
2190
54
3126
53A
3126
14
31A
46
46
46
55
22-36
22
20
55
2
1(«1)
53A
19
53A
53A
53A
2189
2209
2198
2198
2779
3126
2190-2196
2190
2190
3126
2186
758
3126
2190
3126
3126
3126
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
in general — Continued.
officers, trustees, employees, etc. — Concluded.
certificate of deposit, unauthorized issue by,
penalty . . . . .
certification of check, wrongful, by, penalty
commissioner may summon ....
penalty for disobedience ....
embezzlement or fraud by, etc., penalty
evidence ... ....
false entries in reports, books, etc., by, penalty .
fictitious, etc., loans by, penalty
loan of funds or credit of, to insolvent, by, penalty
misapplication of funds, etc., by, penalty
non-comphance with laws by, general penalty
note, bond, etc., unauthorized assignment by,
penalty . . . . .
receiving deposits with knowledge of insolvency,
penalty .....
removal by court ......
reports by, penalty for refusal, etc.
savings and other banks, of, certain, incompatible
security, etc., accepting inadequate, penalty
offices, joint occupation by certain banks, for-
bidden . . . . .
penalties relative to (see, supra, in general, officers,
trustees, employees, etc.).
political contributions by banks, penalty
possession and hquidation of banks by commissioner,
agents, assistants, etc., appointment
agents for liquidation, embezzlement by
bonds and duties ....
compensation ....
election by stockholders, when
authority and duties, in general
claims, bank, against, h'mitation, time, of action
on rejected .
list ....
notice and proof
objections to
rejection .
retention, after resumption of business
bank, due to, collection, sale, compounding
retention, after resumption of business
compounding of debts ....
dividends, payment .....
fees and expenses .....
injunction against commissioner
inventory of property ....
Uen of banks, etc., holding assets, notice by com
missioner, effect on
may take possession, when
notice to banks, etc., holding assets .
lien of such banks, etc., Umitation .
property, deposited with bank, disposition .
sale .......
report to general court as to .
resumption of business ....
safe deposit boxes, disposition of contents .
stockholders in trust companies, liability, enforce
ment .....
set-off of deposit, none
meeting, liquidation, for ...
suits, prosecution and defence .
Chapter
Section
109
Page
266
53A
3126
266
53A
3126
167
3
2186
167
3
2186
266
52,53
3125
266
53
3125
266
53A
3126
266
53A
3126
266
53A
3126
266
53A
3126
167
47
2198
266
53A
3126
266
54
3126
167
5
2186
167
8
2187
168
5
2200
266
53A
3126
168
55
56
167
266
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
172
167
167
2200
7
640
58
660
26
2192
55
3126
26,34
2192
,2194
30
2193
34
2194
24
2191
28
2192
29
2193
28
2192
31
2193
28
2192
23
2191
24
2191
23
2191
24
2191
31,35
2193
, 2195
30
2193
33
2194
27
2192
23
2191
22
2190
23
2191
23
2191
32
2194
24,25
2191
2192
35
2195
23
2191
32
2194
24
2191
24
2269
22,34
2190
2194
23,25
2191
,2192
110
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANKS AND BXNKING — Continued.
in general — Concluded
possession and liquidation of banks by commissioner
— Concluded.
supreme judicial court, jurisdiction . . . 167
tax reduction ....... 63
trust companies, low reserve .... 172
unclaimed dividends, etc., disposition . . 167
publication of facts . . . . . .167
public welfare, boards of, information to, poor per-
sons' deposits . . .117
real estate as security, appraisal, etc. . . . 167
records, etc., of banks, copies admissible in evi-
dence, when .... 233
regulation of business . . . . . .167
reports of banks, commissioner, to . . .167
penalties, failure to make, for .... 167
false statements in, for .... 266
general court, to, commissioner, by . . .167
returns, reports, etc., destruction of certain . . 167
false statements in, penalty on officer, etc. . . 266
officers, failure to make or amend, penalty . . 167
savings banks, deposits in banks by, etc. . . 168
securities of certain, blue sky law exemption . . IIOA
security, etc., acceptance of inadequate, penalty . 266
small loans licensees, bonds . . . . .140
statements by banks, commissioner may require . 167
penalties for failure to make .... 167
stealing from banks, putting in fear, etc., for, penalty 265
stock in banks, contract for sale of, statute of frauds,
within ..... 259
supervision of banks ...... 167
suspension of certain, incapacity to do business, tax
reduction during . . . .63
taxation of banks and trust companies ... 63
See also Taxation, corporations, of (Index
pp. 1326, 1327).
town, etc., deposits in banks, regulated . . .44
treasurers, etc., compliance with laws, responsibility 167
penalty for failure . . . .167
failure to make return, penalty .... 167
trustees of banks (see, supra, in general, officers,
trustees, employees, etc.).
trust, unauthorized use of word . . . .167
unauthorized banking, forbidden .... 167
examination, penalty ..... 167
injunction against . . . . . .167
possession by commissioner for . . . .167
unsafe conduct of, proceedings . . . .167
unsound banks, taking over of, and liquidation . 167
violation of law by banks, possession by commis-
sioner ...... 167
prosecution . . . , . . .167
report to attorney general . . . .167
visitation of banks by commissioner . . .167
vouchers, return to depositors, manner . . .167
witnesses, examination . . . . • 167
co-operative banks, accounts and books, form and
keeping . . . . .170
annual report to commissioner . . . .170
borrowing by, withdrawals, etc., to meet . . 170
branch offices ..... .170
business, corporation law not applicable to, except 156
of, domestic companies, limited to . 170
Section
Pagi'
5, 7, 24, 30-33, 36 2186, 2187, 2191,
2193, 2194, 2196
16
780
76
2281
35
2195
5
2186
13
1429
10
2188
77
2913
12-20
2188-2190
7
2187
7,8
2187
53A
3126
9,35
2187, 2195
11
2188
53A
3126
8
2187
54(7)
2225
3(^)
1317
53A
3126
105
1731, 1732
7
2187
7,8
2187
21
3111
6
3073
1-11
2185-2188
16
780
1-10
777-779
55
500
46
2198
47
2198
8
2187
12, 13
2188
12
2188
13
2188
13
2188
22
2190
5
2186
22-36
2190-2196
22
2190
5
2186
5
2186
2
2186
19
2190
3
2186
43
2250
44
2250
16
2240
11
2239
2
1953
48,49
2253
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Ill
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
co-operative banks — Continued.
bj'-laws, adoption and subjects
amendment
capital, amount unlimited
contributions to, dues, by
shares, divided into .
taxation, exempt from
clerk, election, etc.
commissioner, annual report as to
powers as to, in general
committees, by-law provisions
common form mortgages, holding
consolidation of banks
corporate franchise, tax exempt
definitions ....
directors, election, term, etc.
meeting, time and place .
oath, failure to take, etc. .
vacancy, failure to attend meetings, for
dissolution, no preference to paid up-shares
division of banks, assessment of expenses of, on
dues, payment
cessation on maturity
earnings, distribution .
extra dividend, when
guaranty fund, reservation to
examination and audit
fee ....
recovery by action
report to commissioner
existence, corporate, evidence
fees, commissions, etc., certain, regulated
transfer of shares, for
fines for non-payment of dues, etc.
foreign, real estate, local, loans on
restricted ....
right to do business .
forfeited share account
guaranty fund, reservation, etc.
surplus account, transfers from .
incorporation, agreement of association, contents
name regulated
number of subscribers to
articles of organization, filing, etc.
existence dates from .
certificate of public convenience, etc.
notice and hearing on application for
first meeting of subscribers
incorporation, certificate ,
notice of intention ....
officers, election ....
insolvent, receipt of deposits by, penalty
investment of funds, alterations in leased building,
building for bank's business, in .
loans to shareholders, amount, each share, for
bids for, priority, etc.
cancellation of share at maturity
fees and commissions regulated
interest, etc., on .
fines for non-payment
reduction, agreement for
methods of making
Chapter
170
170
170
170
170
/ 59
\ 63
170
170
170
170
170
170
63
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
266
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
Section
4, 6, 21, 29, 39
6 (m)
12
13
12
5 (30)
19
4,7
46
46
6(e)
23,26
45
19
1
4,7
6 (a), 11
7
7
19
47
13,26
19
40
42
41
46
46,47
46
46
5
38
39
6 (fc), 37
49
48
49
17
41
41
2
2
2
5
5
3
3
4
5
3
4
54
31
31
22
21
24
38
21, 23, 24
37
28
6 (g), 21
Page
2236, 2237, 2242,
2245, 2249
2238
2239
2240
2239
692
781
2236, 2238
2252
2252
2238
2243
2251
781
2235
2236, 2238
2238, 2239
2238
2238
2242
2252
2240, 2243
2242
2249
22.50
22.50
2252
2252
2252
22.52
2237
2249
2249
2238, 2249
2253
2253
2253
2241
2250
2250
2235
2235
2235
2237
2237
2236
2236
2236
2237
2236
2236
3126
2246
2246
2243
2242
2243
2249
2242,2243
2249
2245
2238, 2242
il2
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKS AND BAJ^KING — Continved.
co-operative banks — Continued.
investment of funds — Concluded.
loans to shareholders — Concluded.
Chapter
Section
partial payment ....
, 170
6 (j). 29
2238
2245
premiums, arrears in payment
. 170
32
2246
bid for loan . . . . .
. 170 -
21
2242
fine for non-payment . . . .
. 170
37
2249
insurance company, payment by
. 170
36
2248
interest added to . . .
. 170
21
2242
monthly payment
. 170
24
2243
real estate loans, conditioned to pay
. 170
26
2243
reduction .....
. 170
28
2245
repayment of loans, as to .
. 170
29
2245
real estate mortgage, secured by, amount
each
share, for .
. 170
22
2243
limit on single parcel
. 170
26
2243
value as determining .
. 170
26
2243
application for ....
. 170
2,5
2243
borrowing to meet .
. 170
16
2240
reserve to meet
. 170
40A
2249
by-law provisions
. 170
6(i)
2238
conversion into common form mortgage
; . 170
26
2243
excessive loan, appraisal by commissione
r, etc. 167
10
2188
foreclosure of mortgage
. 170
32
2246
purchase, etc., of real estate under
. 170
30
2246
forfeiture of borrower's right to loan
. 170
26
2243
insurance companies, assignment of lo£
ms to 170
36
2248
note and pledge of shares .
. 170
26
2243
reduction of loan interest, etc., agreeme
nt for 170
28
2245
security committee to report on .
. 170
25,26
2243
personal examination, when dispense
d with 170
8
2239
shares, application of value to
. 170
29, 33
2245
,2247
statutory forms of mortgages
. 183 ■
22-24,
2464, 2465, 2472
App., Form (6)
suspension of payments, military s(
srvice,
unemployment, etc., for
. 170
33,34
2247
recovery and enforcement of security
. 170
32
2246
repayment .....
. 170
29
2245
shares, unpledged, on .
. 170
23,27
2243
,2245
amount, note, etc.
. 170
27
2245
pubUc securities, in .
. 170
23
2243
real estate, mortgages, and, certain, in
. 170
30
2246
place of business, for
. 170
31
2246
alterations in leased building
. 170
31
2246
surplus, etc., funds, loan, etc.
. 170
23
2243
liquidation, involuntary
. 167
22-36
2190-2196
voluntary ....
. 167
22
2190
losses, distribution
. 170
40
2249
guaranty fund to meet
. 170
41
2250
lost pass books ....
. lf.7
20
2190
management ....
. 170
6-11
2237-2239
money, securities, etc., care of
. 170
6(/),9
2238
,2239
name, regulated ....
. 170
2
2235
consolidation, in case of
. 170
45
2251
office, branch ....
. 170
11
2239
officers, election, term, etc. .
. 170
4,6,7
2236-2238
oath, failure to take, effect
. 170
7
2238
See also, supra, co-operative banks, dir
ectors;
infra, co-operative banks,
treas-
urer.
pass Ijooks, lost .....
. 167
20
2190
regulated .....
. 170
43
2250
personal property, tax-exempt
f 59
•1 63
5 (30)
19
692
781
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
co-operative banks — Continued.
pledge of securities, etc. ....
president and vice president, election, term, etc.
profits (see, supra, co-operative banks, earnings)
quorum at meetings .....
real estate, acquisition by foreclosure, etc.
excessive loans on, appraisal by commissioner, etc
mortgages of, common form, in
place of business, for
alterations in leased building .
receipts from shareholders, by whom
report, annual, commissioner, by and to
reserves, composition and maintenance
security committee, election and duties
real estate loans, duties as to
shareholders, annual meeting of, by-laws as to
dues, payment by
fines for non-payment
minors or trustees as
officers to be .
pass books, to have .
voting rights .
proxy voting forbidden
See also, infra, co-operative banks, shares,
shares, cancellation, to discharge or reduce loan, etc
suspension of payments in case of .
dues, payment on .
See also, supra, co-operative banks, fines for
non-payment of dues, etc.
earnings, etc., distribution to
forfeiture
individual holdings limited
issue
joint ownership
holding in, limited
loans on .
maftured .
deferred payment
no preference on dissolution
See also, supra, co-operative banks, invest-
ment of funds,
maturity
payment of matured
no preference on dissolution
minors and trustees, issue to
mutual fire companies may hold
paid-up, issue, etc.
holding Umited
loans on
no preference on dissolution
rate of profit
total value limited
withdrawal .
retirement
savings bank loans, as security for
taxation, exempt from
transfer, fee, etc.
value, ultimate
withdrawal, borrowing to meet
by-law provisions .
^ deferred, payment
enforced
forfeited shares, proceeds
Chapter
170
170
170
170
167
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
175
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
168
59
63
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
113
Section
Page
16
2240
4,7
2236
2238
6(c)
2238
30
2246
10
2188
26
2243
31
2246
31
2246
43
2250
44,46
2250
2252
40A
2249
8
2239
25
2243
6
2237
13
2240
37
2249
14
2240
7
2238
43
2250
7
2238
7
2238
24,26,29
2243
2245
33
2247
13
2240
40
2249
17,32
2241
,2246
12
2239
12, 15A
2239
,2240
15
2240
15A
2240
23,27
2243
,2245
12, 15A, 19
2239, 2240
.2242
20
2242
19
2242
19
2242
19,20
2242
19
2242
14
2240
80
2339
12, 15A
2239
,2240
12
2239
27
2245
19
2242
12
2239
12
2239
12
2239
18
2241
54 (9e)
2227
5 (16, 30)
689, 692
19
781
39
2249
12
2239
16
2240
Q(h)
2238
20
2242
18
2241
17
2241
114
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
co-operative banks — Concluded.
shares — Concluded.
withdrawal — Concluded.
funds available for
minor shareholders
notice, etc. .
paid-up shares
repayment of loan, on .
reserve to meet
trust shares, in case of .
supervision, assessment of expense
surplus account .
investment of funds in
transfers to guaranty fund
taxation, exemption of capital, franchise, etc.
treasurer, election, term, etc.
assistant treasurers .
duties and bond
payments, to make .
public welfare, department of, to give information
to, when, penalty .
local boards of, information to, when, penalty
trial balance, monthly
examination, etc., of
unla^\'fully acting as, penalty
vice president, election
deposits with others than banks, application of
certain laws as to .
banks, etc., exemption
bond, custodians of deposits, of
depositaries, of, actions on
approval ....
conditions ....
violation, certain acts deemed
deposits in lieu of sureties
record by state treasurer
trust fund, to constitute
record, state treasurer to keep .
sum, commissioner to fix .
sureties and other requirements
books and accounts, form and audit
examination by commissioner
books, vaults, etc., access to, penalty for refusal
powers of commissioner relative to
foreign countries, deposits for transmission to, law
applicable to persons receiving
forwarding of money to
receipt, form
injunction against depositary
insolvency, impairment of capital, etc., proceedings
in case of
laborers, supplying of, persons engaged in, i^enalty
on . . .
license, issue, conditions and term
posting .....
revocation ....
officers, etc., examination, penalty
penalty, general ....
police to enforce
police, local, information from
receiver, appointment .
returns to commissioner
Chapter
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
170
/ 59
\ 63
170
170
/ 170
t 175
170
Section
Page
121
117
170
170
170
170
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169
169,
16,20
2240, 2242
14
2240
16
2240
12
2239
29
2245
40A
2249
14
2240
47
2252
42
22.50
23
2243
41
2250
5(30)
692
19
781
4,7-
2236, 2238
10
2239
9
2239
105
2357
43
2250
41
1470
13
1429
43
2250
46
2252
48
2253
7
2238
1
2230
1
2230
7
2233
5
2232
3
2231
2
2231
18
2234
3
2231
4
2232
3
2231
4
2232
2
2231
3
2231
7
2233
8
2233
9
2233
9,10
2233
1
2230
14
2234
15
2234
11
2233
11
2233
16
2234
3
2231
3
2231
3,18
2231, 2234
9
2233
16
2234
17
2234
17
2234
11
2233
6
2232
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
115
BANKS AND BANKING — Coiitinued.
deposits with others than banks — Concluded.
steamship, etc., tickets, persons selling, penalty on
supervision of depositaries, commissioner, by .
federal reserve bank, trust companies as stockholders
reserve requirements .....
foreign banks, authorization to do business, certifi
cate .....
examination ......
access for ......
witnesses, commissioner may summon
fiduciary, authority to act as . . .
income from deposits in certain, tax-exempt .
injunction restraining .
offices, number .
receivership
returns to commissioner
savings department, certain deposits, law not ap-
plicable
income, application .
national banks, exemption
required to have, when
separation of funds, etc.
supervision by commissioner
land banks, federal, farm loan bonds issued by,
insurance companies, investment
by, m .
savings banks, investment by, in
national banks, books, depositors', deposit by surety
on recognizance
cemetery perpetual care funds, deposit in
co-operative banks may borrow from
deposits in, credit unions, funds of
motor vehicle liability deposits .
savings banks, by .
liquidated, unclaimed dividends
See also, i7ifra, national banks, public moneys,
fiduciary, acting as, bond ....
foreign banks, exempt from certain laws as to .
New York, city of, in, deposit of public funds in
officers of, savings bank officers not to be
public, moneys, deposit in, regulated
municipal, immunity of official
trust funds, deposit in . . .
See also, supra, national banks, deposits in.
service companies to deposit funds in .
welfare, department of, information to, when,
penalty ....
local boards of, information to, when, penalty
records, etc., copies as evidence, when .
savings, banks, deposits by, in . . .
liquidated, unclaimed dividends, deposit in
office with, forbidden ....
department of, deposit book, recognizance, deposit
by surety, etc., on . . .
shares of stock of, dividends on, income tax exempt
savings banks may hold
taxation, local exemption
taxation
town, etc., funds in
liability of official
Chapter
169
169
172
172
167
167
167
167
/ 167
\172
62
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
175
168
276
44
170
171
90
168
168
205
167
29
168
/ 29
\ 44
44
44
155
121
117
233
168
168
168
276
62
168
59
63
44
44
Section
16
6-11
48
81
37
38,39
39
39
45A
52-59
l(al)
40
44
40
37
45
43
45
41
41,42
37
63 (14)
54 (10)
57, 61, 68, 71
54
16
21
34E
54(7)
55
6A
45
34
5
34
55
55A
54
3A
41
13
77
54(7)
55
4
57, 61, 68, 71,
79-81
Kb)
54(7)
5(34)
1-7
55
55A
Page
2234
2232, 2233
2275
2282
2196
2196
2196
2196
2197
2276, 2277
758
2196
2197
2196
2196
2197
2197
2197
2197
2197
2196
2331
2228
3222, 3223, 3225,
3226
500
2240
2259
1012
2225
2229
2605
2197
223
2200
223
500
500
500
1940
1470
1429
2913
2225
2229
2200
3222, 3223,
3225-3228
758
2225
692
777-779
500
500
116
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
national banks — Concluded.
trust, company merged with, maintenance as branch
office ......
funds, municipal, deposit in ... .
savings banks, in general, annual report to commis-
sioner ......
application of certain laws relating to
bonds of officers ......
borrow money, authority to ... .
charter containing provisions inconsistent with laws
as to, acceptance of law by banks
holding .....
definitions .......
general court, examination by ....
offices with certain banks, etc., forbidden, penalty
attorney, compensation .....
audit (see, infra, savings banks, examination and
audit),
auditing committee, appointment and duties .
examination before dividend, by
board of investment, compensation
election, term, etc. ....
meetings and duties ....
statements to trustees
books, depositors', calling in, for verification
collateral for loan, as . . .
lost ......
recognizance, deposit by surety, etc., on
branch offices .....
brokerage commissions, etc., regulated .
business, corporation law as affecting
where transacted ....
by-laws, adoption at first meeting
copies to commissioner
clerk, election, term, etc.
committees, compensation .
consolidation, etc. ....
co-operative bank may borrow from
definition ......
deposits in, advertising for, requirement of notice of
withdrawal as affecting .
amount limited, exception
notice to depositor
banking house, received, etc., at
books, pass (see, supra, savings banks, books
depositors').
borrowing to meet .....
cemetery perpetual care funds .
claimants, adverse, interpleader in case of .
courts, by order of, not subject to limit of amount
unclaimed, state treasurer, payment to
repayment to persons entitled
credit unions, funds .
dividends and interest on .
examination to precede declaration
extra .....
income tax exempt
joint deposits, on, limit, etc. .
ordinary, regulated
172
44
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
167
Section
46
54
26
2
24
3
2
1
6
4
22
17, 18, 26, 48
48
22
13, 14
3, 16, 25
15
28
54 (9e)
20
276 57,61,68,71,79-81
168
168
156
168
168
168
168
168
168
170
4
168
168
168
168
168
44
168
168
168
168
168
168
171
168
168
168
62
168
167
168
25
30
2
25
9
14
9, 13, 14
22
55
16
7(28)
51
31, 31A
32
25
3
54
37
36
31
41
43
31
21
47-50
48
50
l(al)
31A
17
47
Page
2274
500
2207
2200
2206
2200
2200
2199
2200
2200
2206
2204, 2205, 2207,
2213
2213
2206
2203
2200, 2204, 2206
2204
2208
2227
2190
3222, 3223,
3225-3228
2206
2208
1953
2206
2201
2203
2201, 2203
2206
2229
2240
112
2214
2209
2209
2206
2200
500
2210
2210
2209
2211
2212
2209
2259
2212, 2213
2213
2213
758
2209
2189
2212
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
court
by children on
BANKS AND BANKING ~ Continued.
savings banks — ■ Continued.
deposits in — ■ Concluded.
dividends and interest on — Concluded.
ordinary — Concluded.
computation of time in certain cases
passing, required, when
sums deposited at intervals, on
trustees to authorize
unearned, penalty for payment
executors, etc., b^^ under order of probate
regulated
fraternal benefit societies, funds
guardians, by, burial expenses, for
investment
joint, amount limited
interest on .
regulation
loans secured by
notice of application for
Massachusetts training schools,
parole from .
minors, payments to
motor vehicle liability deposits
municipal funds, immunity of official .
nrutual fire companies, by
parks, cemeteries, etc., trust funds for
executors, etc., deposit by
payment of dividends to town, etc.
statement to mayor or selectmen
transfer of funds ....
place for receipt of .
public charges, of, information as to .
reduction, shrinking assets, in case of
retirement systems, funds
set-off, etc., by person indebted
sureties, to secme ....
taxation, exemptions . ...
town, etc., funds, liability of officer
trust, funds, municipal
in, payment, etc. ....
unclaimed, notice, publication .
return to commissioner . . .
sole assets of estate, no public administration
state treasurer, payment to
repayment to persons entitled
verification of books
withdrawal, notice, etc.
general requirement
order for, death of drawer, effect
dissolution, etc., involuntary
voluntary ....
examination and audit, certified accountant, by
commissioner, by .
additional assistance for
expense ....
collection and payment over
report .....
general court, examination by committee of
excessive loan on real estate, appraisal in case of
Chapter
167
168
167
168
167
206
/168
1 176
' 201
168
168
168
167
168
168
Section
117
Page
120
168
90
44
175
/ 44
\168
168
168
168
168
168
/117
1 121
168
168
168
205
59
62
44
44
68
68
68
94
200
68
68
68
68
68
68
67
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
17
2189
49
2213
16
2189
48
2213
18
2190
25-28
2616
31
2209
18
2411
48A
2576
54
2214
31A
2209
31A
2209
14
2189
51A
2214
51
2214
23
1461
34,53
2210, 2214
34E
1012
55A
500
80
2339
54
500
37
2210
38
2211
37
2210
39
2211
40
2211
25
2206
13
1429
41
1470
44
2212
31
2209
35
2210
19A
2608
5(28)
692
1 (a 1)
768
55A
500
54
500
34
2210
27
2208
27
2208
5
2538
8
2564
41,42
2211
42,43
2211, 2212
28
2208
51
2214
51
2214
52
2214
22-36
2190-2196
55
2229
17
2204
18, 19
2205
20
2205
18
2205
19,21
2205, 2206
19
2205
6
2200
54(1)
2215
118
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
savings banks — Conlinued.
fees, commissions, etc., taking regulated
foreign banks, etc., acting as
guaranty fund, creation and purposes
dividends, as affecting
transfers to ..... .
income, division ......
incorporation, agreement of association, contents
subscribers to, first meeting .
number ......
articles of organization, filing, etc.
existence dates from ....
by-laws, adoption .....
certificate of public convenience, etc. .
notice and hearing on .
incorporation, certificate ....
notice of intention, publication, etc. .
officers, election .....
incorporators (see, infra, savings banks, members)
insolvency proceedings, unclaimed dividends, etc.
deposit in .
insolvent banks, receipt of deposits by, penalty
interest and dividends, deposits, on
computation of time, holiday, etc.
payment .....
sums deposited at intervals, on .
unearned, penalty for payment .
investment, board of (see, supra, savings banks,
board of investment),
investment of funds, in general, annual report as
to ... .
board of investment, duties .
officers charged with, borrowing forbidden
publication of list ....
statements as to .
acceptances, bankers', and bills of exchange
bank stock and deposits
bonds, certain .....
commissioner to prepare list of approved
liability for omission negatived
pledge of, to pay depositors
temporary failure to meet requirements, effect
building, bank .....
cities, towns, counties, etc., securities of
collateral, notes secured by . . .
approval of changes in collateral .
commonwealth, public funds of
co-operative banks, unpledged shares of, notes
secured by .
corporations, certain, notes of .
deposit books of depo.sitors, notes secured by
electricity, certain companies selling, etc., se^
curities of .
existing investments, certain, legalized
farm loan bonds .....
gas, artificial, certain companies selling, securities
electric, etc., company bonds, etc. .
indebtedness, securities taken in settlement of
mortgages of real estate ....
board of investment, approval by .
certification by .
168
167
168
/ 167
\168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
216
266
167
167
168
167
167
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
16S
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
Section
30
41-45
45
17
47, 49, 50
46
47-50
7
9
7
10
10
9
8
8
10
122, 123
54
17
17
47-50
16
18
26
16
29
15
15
54(8)
54(7)
54 (2-6, 9, 10)
54 (15)
54 (15)
3
54 (3A-, 16)
54 (11)
54(2)
54 (9e)
16
54 (2a)
54 (9e)
54 {%)
54 (9e)
54 (6A, 9c)
54 (16, 17)
54 (10)
54 (6A, 9c)
54 (6, 9c)
54 (13)
54(1)
16
54(1)
Page
2208
2197
2212
2189
2212, 2213
2212
2212, 2213
2200
2201
2200
2201
2201
2201
2201
2201
2201
2201
2201
2714
3126
2189
2189
>2212, 2213
2189
2190
2207
2204
2208
2204
2204
2225
2225
2215-2223,
2226-2228
2228
2228
2200
2220, 2229
2228
2215
2227
2204
2215
2227
2226
2227
2223, 2226
2229
2228
2223, 2226
2223, 2226
2228
2215
2204
2215
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
119
Page
BANKS AND BANKING — Conlinued.
savings banks — Continued.
investment of funds — Concluded.
mortgages of real estate — Concluded.
revaluation, appraisal, etc.
statements as to .
national banks, stock and deposits in
personal securit}', loans on
pledges of securities, validity preserved
public, funds .....
service companies, securities of certain
railroad, bonds, notes and shares
equipment, securities secured by
real estate acquired by foreclosure, etc.
securities, acquired in settlement, etc.
previously authorized
states, securities of .
street railway bonds, etc. .
telephone company bonds, etc. .
terminal corporation bonds, etc.
trust companies, stock and deposits in
United States, public funds of .
water companies, bonds of
joint accounts (see, supra, savings banks, deposits
in).
liquidation, involuntary
voluntary .....
loans to depositors ....
notice of application
lost pass books .....
meetings, board of investment, of
corporation, of ....
place of holding ....
trustees, of .... .
members, election, forfeiture of membership, etc.
publication of list, penalty
trustees elected from
merger and consolidation
officers and employees, bonds of .
general penalty on .
officers, borrowing, etc., by certain, forbidden
election, term, etc. ....
officers of certain banks, etc., not to be
publication of list, penalty for failure .
sworn, to be, etc. ....
vacancies .....
pass books (see, supra, savings banks, books,
depositors'),
place for transacting business
pledge of securities by ....
president, and vice presidents, election, term, etc.
officer of other bank, not to be .
pretending to be, forbidden ....
examination and penalty ....
probate deposits, partition sales, resulting from
records, etc., of, copies admissible in evidence, when
reports, annual, to commissioner .
destruction .....
safe deposit vaults, maintenance, etc.
school children, collection of savings of .
securities of United States, may hold, for depositors
services by trustees, attorneys, etc., report of com-
pensation .....
shade tree and cemeterj' funds, deposit, etc. .
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
167
168
168
168
167
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
167
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
167
167
241
233
168
167
168
168
168
168
168
54(1)
2215
15
2204
54(7)
2225
54(9)
2226
54 (14)
2228
54(2)
2215
54 (6A, 9c)
2223, 2226
54 (3, 9d, e)
2216, 2227
54 (3p)
2221
54 (12)
2228
54 (13)
2228
54 (17)
2229
54 (2a)
2215
54 (4, 9c)
2221, 2226
54 (5, 9c)
2222, 2226
54(3)
2216
54(7)
2225
54 (2a)
2215
54 (6)
2223
22-36
2190-2196
55
2229
51A
2214
51
2214
20
2190
16,25
2204, 2206
11
2202
25
2206
15,25
2204, 2206
12
2202
14
2203
13
2203
55
2229
24
2206
47
2198
29
2208
9, 13, 14
2201, 2203
5
2200
14, 15
2203, 2204
9, 13, 14
2201, 2203
14
2203
25
2206
3
2200
9, 13, 14
2201, 2203
5
2200
12
2188
13
2188
34
2972
77
2913
26
2207
11
2188
32A
2209
25
2206
33
2209
22
2206
37-40
2210, 2211
120
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANKS AND BANKING ~ Continued.
savings banks — Concluded.
statement of condition, posting, etc. . . . 168
taxation [see Taxation, corporations, of (Index
pp. 1327, 1332)].
Section
15
Page
2204
deposits exempt
personal property exempt
term defined
titles, fees for examination
transmission of money to other states and countries
travelers' checks, sale .....
treasurer, annual report by .
assistant treasurer, etc., election, term, etc.
bond, to give ......
copy with commissioner
surety company, approval of form .
compliance with laws, responsibility for, etc.
election, term, etc. .....
officer of other bank, not to be .
public welfare, department of, information to,
when, penalty ....
local boards, of, information to, when, penalty
report of compensation of trustees, attorneys,
etc. ......
trustee process, charged as trustee, bond to in-
demnify
trustees of, dividends, to declare
election, term, etc. .
group election
meetings
office vacated, when
penalty, general, on .
savings bank laws, copies to
vacancies, filling
See also, supra, savings banks, officers and
employees.
United States, investment in fimds of .
securities of, may keep, for depositors
unlawfully acting as ..... .
examination and penalty .....
trust companies, in general, adoption of laws as to,
as part of charter, when
business corporation law as affecting .
checks, etc., on, fraudulent drawing, penalty
commencement of business, capital stock, pay-
ment in, prior to .
certificate permitting .....
incorporation, after, time limit
corporations subject to chapter one hundred and
seventy-two ....
credit from, obtaining by false pretences, penalty
definitions .......
deposits Avith others than banks, exemption from
laws as to .
evidence of existence, certificate, etc., as
fiduciary depositing funds in, agreement with
surety, joint control, for
organization, limit of time for ....
poUtical contributions by, penalty
public moneys, deposit in, regulated .
records, etc., of, copies admissible in evidence,
when ......
resumption of business under inactive charters
59
62
59
4
168
168
168
168
168
168
168
175
167
168
168
121
117
168
246
168
168
168
168
168
167
168
168
168
168
167
167
172
156
266
172
172
172
172
266
172
169
172
205
172
55
56
29
233
172
5(28)
692
l(al)
758
5(16)
689
7 (28)
112
30
2208
33A
2209
33A
2209
26
2207
9, 13, 14
2201, 2203
24
2206
24
2206
105
2357
46, 47
2198
13, 14
2203
5
2200
41
1470
13
1429
22
2206
31
2993
48
2213
13, 14, 14A
2201, 2203
14A
2203
15, 25
2204, 2206
23
2206
47
2198
14
2203
14A
2203
54(2)
2215
33
2209
12
2188
13
2188
2,3
2264
2
1953
37
3122
11, 18
2267, 2268
11
2267
5
2265
2
2264
36
3122
1
2264
1
2230
10
2266
19A
2608
5
2265
7
640
58
660
34
223
77
2913
5
2265
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
trust companies — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
taxation ........ 63
See also Taxation, corporations, of (Index
pp. 1326, 1327, 1332).
town, etc., deposits in, regulated . . .44
trust, company, use of words in name, regulated,
penalty 172
unlawful use of word . . . . .167
examination and penalty .... 167
actuary, appointment, bond, etc. .... 172
agent, as, loans and securities, to negotiate . .172
securities, certain, to buy, etc., authority limited 172
assessments on stockliolders . . . . .172
assets, interdepartmental transfer . . .172
sale, etc., of, regulated . . . . .172
assignee, as (see, infra, trust companies, executor,
administrator, etc., as).
audit (see, infra, trust companies, examination),
bad debts and losses, definition .... 172
dividends, as affecting . . . , ' . 172
bills of exchange, acceptance, etc. (see, infra, trust
companies, drafts, etc.).
bonds, officers, etc., of . . . . .172
books, inspection, commissioner of banks, by .172
stockholders, etc., by . . . . ,172
branch offices . . . . . . .172
foreign countries, in . . . . .172
by-laws, adoption . . . . . .172
subject matter , . . . . .172
capital stock, agreement of association to state
amount . . . . .
issue and amount regulated . . . .
blue sky law exemption ....
impairment by losses, assessments on stock-
holders . . . . .
increase or decrease . . . ...
other trust companies, of, investment in, Hmited
payment in, etc., before doing business
certificate ......
returns to show .....
security, as, savings deposits, for
trust department, faithful performance by, for
shares, assignments, etc., regulations .
loans on own, forbidden, penalty
number, agreement of association to state
par value ......
decrease in .... .
payment in cash .....
purchase of own, forbidden, penalty
quorum at meetings ....
savings bank deposits invested in .
surplus, issue against ....
tax exemption .....'
capital, withdrawal in dividends forbidden
charter, consolidated company, of, void, exception
inactive, resumption of business under
clerk, choice, etc. .....
commercial paper, acceptance and rediscount
liability of persons on, to, limit .
172
172
llOA
172
/ 156
t 172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
/156
tl72
172
172
172
168
172
59
63
172
172
172
172
172
172
Section
1-7
55
4
12
13
13
38
35
24,25
30A
44
80
80
13
27
19
45, 46
47
9 15
12, 15, 61,' 67
7
18
3(3)
25
41, 44, 45
18
43
11, 18
11
26
63
55
15
39
7
18
41,43
18
11, 18
39
15
54(7)
18
5(34)
12 (^)
80
44
5
9, 12, 13
36, 37
40
121
Page
777-779
500
2265
2188
2188
2267
2272
2272
2269
2271
2274
2282
2282
2267
2270
2269
2274
2274
2266, 2268
2267, 2268,
2277, 2279
2265
2268
1317
2269
1966, 1967
2268
2273
2267, 2268
2267
2270
2278
2276
2268
2272
2265
2268
1966, 1967
2268
2267, 2268
2272
2268
2225
2268
692
780
2282
2274
2265
2266, 2267
2272
2273
122
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued
trust companies — Continued.
condition, reports to commissioner
conservator, as (see, infra, trust companies, execa
tor, administrator, etc., as),
consolidation .....
charter void, etc., upon, exception
co-operative lianks, loans to
departments, transfer of assets between
deposits in, cemetery perpetual care funds
certificates, represented by, withdrawal, notice
penalty
court, money paid into
disposition
investment
reclamation
separate, to be kept .
special deposits, to be
crecht unions, funds .
executors and other fiduciaries, by
general .....
property, of ...
security for, not to give, except
special, to be separate from .
terms and conditions
joint, regulation
municipal funds, immunity of official making
postal savings and other public funds, security for
returns to show
special, mingling, etc., forbidden
savings deposits to be
trust funds to be .
sureties, assets to secure
time, reserves as affecting
withdrawal regulated
towns, etc., by, Kmited
liability of official
trust funds, municipal
unclaimed
Chaptei
172
172
172
170
172
44
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
171
172
172
172
172
172
172
167
44
172
172
172
172
172
20.5
172
172
44
44
44
/188
1172
Section
26
2270
payment to state treasurer, etc.
sole assets of estate, as, no pubHc adminis- / 194
tration \200
See also, infra, trust companies, trust depart-
ment.
directors, choice, qualification, etc. . . . 172
fees, etc., to, penalty . . . . .172
general penalty on . . , . . .167
dissolution, involuntary ..... 167
voluntary . . . . . . .167
dividends, payment regulated . . , .172
returns to show . . . . . .172
drafts, etc., acceptance . . . , .172
liabilities of persons, etc., on . . . . 172
rediscount . . . . . . .172
examination, commissioner, by . . . . 172
access to vaults, etc., for ... . 172
expenses of annual, company to pay . . . 167
trust department, of . . . . .172
expert for . . . . . . .172
executor, administrator, etc., as, appointment . 172
authority to act . . . . . .172
court proceedings, action of officers . . .172
examination by expert . . . . .172
funds held, capital stock, etc., to secure . .172
additional security . . . . .172
44
2274
44
2274
16
2240
30A
2271
54
500
32
2271
50
2275
50
2275
51
2275
50
2275
54
2276
54
2276
21
2259
50
2275
31
2271
31
2271
31
2271
54
2276
31
2271
14
2189
55A
500
31
2271
26
2270
54
2276
61, 62
2277
54
2276
19A
2608
73
2280
32
2271
55
500
55A
500
54
500
42,43
2211, 2212
31
2271
5
2538
8
2564
9, 12-14
2266-2268
16, 17
2268
47
2198
22-36
2190-2196
22
2190
80
2282
26
2270
36,37
2272
40
2273
37
2272
27
2270
27
2270
2
2186
27
2270
27
2270
52
2276
56
2276
57
2276
27
2270
55
2276
58
2277
A
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
trust companies — Continued.
executor, administrator, etc., as — Concluded.
funds held — Concluded.
debts, etc., of corporation, not liable for
guaranty fund to secure
investment ....
special deposits, to be .
income tax as affecting
surety on bonds, when required
federal reserve bank, membership in
reserves, effect on
fees, commissions, etc., to officers, forbidden, pen-
alty
fiduciary, acting as (see, supra, trust companies,
executor, administrator, etc., as;
infra, trust companies, trustee,
as),
foreign countries, etc., branch offices in
franchise, etc., sale
good will, etc., sale
guaranty fund, savings department, in
trust department, in
See also, infra, trust companies, surplus fund,
guardian, as (see, supra, trust companies, executor,
administrator, etc., as),
incorporation, agreement of association, contents
subscribers to, first meeting .
number ......
articles of organization, filing, etc.
existence dates from ....
certificate, of .
organization, of, filing .
permitting business ....
public convenience, etc., of .
notice ......
refusal, renewal of application
charter, inactive, resumption of business under
void, when ......
incorporation, certificate, effect, etc. .
notice of intention .....
organization, etc., time limit for
stockholders, filing of list of . . .
insolvent, receiving deposits, penalty
stockholders, enforcement of liability of
See also, infra, trust companies, possession and
liquidation by commissioner,
investment, committee, savings department, for
funds, of, in general .
bank building
commercial paper .
court, funds deposited by order of
executor, etc., funds held as .
farm property, loans on
guaranty funds, of
personal security, loans on
real estate, loans on
securities, corporations and governments, of
stock of other trust companies
trust funds, of . . .
legal information, etc., may furnish
letters of credit, may issue
liability of certain persons, corporations and govern
ments to, limited .
Chapter
Section
123
Page
efor . . 172
54
2276
. 172
77-79
2282
. 172
53
2276
. 172
54
2276
. 62
14, 15, 59
766, 775
. 172
58
2277
. 172
48
2275
. 172
81
2282
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
266
/ 167
1172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
221
172
172
16, 17
2268
47
2274
44
2274
44
2274
64
2278
77-79
2282
7
2265
9
2266
6
2265
10
2266
10
2266
10
2266
10
2266
11
2267
8, 11
2265
, 2267
8
2265
8
2265
5
2265
5,44
2265
2274
10
2266
8
2265
5
2265
11
2267
54
3126
24
2191
24,25
2269
60,61
2277
33
2272
41, 42
2273
36,37
2272
51
2275
53
2276
34
2272
64,80
2278
2282
33
2272
33,34
2272
33
2272
43
2273
51, 53, 59
2275-2277
46
2779
36
2272
40
2273
124
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
trust companies — Continued.
loans by, amount to one person, etc., limited
drafts, acceptance
liabilities of persons, etc., on, limitation
rediscount
farm property, on
personal security, on
real estate, on .
excessive, appraisal by commissioner, etc
shares of own stock, on .
merger ......
mortgages on real estate, in general
court, funds deposited by order of, investment in
farm lands ....
name, agreement of association, in
trust company, use of words in, regulated
officers, bonding .
borrowing funds, etc., of savings department
choice, term, etc. ....
courts may compel attendance, etc. .
fees, commissions, etc., to, penalty
indirect interest in, permitted
returns, oaths, etc., to execute and make
savings bank officers not to be .
swearing ......
vacancies, filling ....
officers and employees, general penalty on
possession and liquidation by commissioner
reserve, insufficient, in case of .
See also, supra, in general, possession and liqui-
dation of banks by commissioner,
powers, in general .....
president, choice, etc. .....
property, may receive, collect income, etc.
public service corporations, deposits by, in
real estate, bank building, investment in
loans on .
excessive, appraisal by commissioner, etc
receiver, as (see, supra, trust companies, execu-
tor, administrator, etc., as).
records, etc., of, copies as evidence
relations with other banks and trust companies,
consolidation
federal reserve bank, powers as member of .
reserve requirements ....
stock holdings regulated ....
reserve, agent, authority of certain, to act as .
composition of reserve of . . .
revocation of authority ....
amount required .....
composition ......
federal reserve bank, effect of membership in
proceedings if less than required amount .
report, weekly, to commissioner
returns to commissioner, form and contents .
safe deposit, receipt of property for
savings banks, deposits by, in . . .
joint occupation of office forbidden' .
liquidated, unclaimed dividends, deposit in
savings department, accounts, etc., of, separate
to be .
bank book, recognizance, deposit by surety, etc.,
on
Chapter
Section
Page
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
167
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
168
172
172
167
167
172
172
172
172
155
172
172
167
233
40
2273
36, 37
2272
40
2273
37
2272
34
2272
33
2272
33, 34
2272
10
2188
39
2272
44
2274
33
2272
51
2275
■ 34
2272
7
2265
4
2265
13
2267
71
2280
9, 12-14
2266-2268
57
2276
16, 17
2268
16
2268
57
2276
5
2200
9, 12
2266
2267
13
2267
47
2198
22-36
2190
-2196
76
2281
31-48
2271
-2275
9, 12, 13
2266
2267
31
2271
3A
1940
41, 42
2273
33, 34
2272
10
2188
77
2913
172
44
2274
172
48
2275
172
81
2282
172
43
2273
172
75
2281
172
75
2281
172
76
2281
172
73
2280
172
74, 75
2281
172
81
2282
172
76
2281
172
73
2280
172
26
2270
172
31
2271
168
54(7)
2225
168
4
2200
168
55
2229
172
276
62
57, 61, 68, 71,
79-81
2277
3222. 3223,
3225-3228-
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
125
Chapter
BANKS AND BANKING — Continued.
trust companies — Continued.
savings department — Concluded.
deposits in, advertising for, restriction as to
assets, general, of corporation, payment from
capital stock to be security for payment
fraternal benefit societies, by .
guardians, by, burial expenses, for
interest and dividends on
Section
investment ....
loans to depositors
motor vehicle liability deposits
mutual fire companies, by
preference to, in assets of department
separate, to be kept
special deposits, to be .
tax exempt ....
imclaimed, disposition .
withdrawal, notice
general requirement .
fees, commissions, etc., for loans by
guaranty fund
dividends, as affecting .
income, disposition, transfer to general funds
interest and dividends, deposits, on
computation of time, holiday, etc.
declaration, prerequisites
income tax, exemption from .
monthly placing on interest .
sums deposited at intervals, on
xmearned, penalty for payment
withdrawal of deposit as affecting
investment committee, election .
borrowing funds, etc., by
duties .....
investment of funds, law governing
depreciation of securities, disposition of profits
as affecting .
income from, disposition
investment committee to approve
separate, to be .
loans by, fees, commissions, etc., for
law governing
officers, borrowing funds, etc., by
fees, etc., receipt by
surety on loans by
pass books, lost
verification ....
profits, transfer to general funds
required to have, when
taxation of [see Taxation, corporations, of
(Index p. 1332) ].
securities, income of, collection ....
sinking funds of street railway companies, custo-
dians of, as .
stockholders, assessments on, impairment of capital,
to meet .....
books, may inspect .....
filing list, before doing business ....
liabiUty, enforcement, etc.
savings deposits, to secure
172
172
172
176
201
/167
1172
172
172
90
175
172
172
172
59
/ 168
t 172
172
172
172
172
167
172
167
167
172
62
172
167
167
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
167
172
172
172
172
161
172
172
172
158
167
172
172
66
2278
63
2278
63
2278
18
2411
48A
2576
16-18
2189, 2190
67-69
2279
61
2277
66, 66A
2278, 2279
34E
1012
80
2339
62
2277
62
2277
61
2277
5 (28)
692
42,43
2211, 2212
31
2271
66
2278
66
2278
72
2280
64
2278
17
2189
65
2278
17
2189
17
2189
68
2279
1 (al)
758
67
2279
16
2189
18
2190
69
2279
60
2277
71
2280
61, 68
2277, 2279
61
2277
65
2278
65
2278
61
2277
62
2277
72
2280
61
2277
71
2280
72
2280
71
2280
20
2190
70
2280
65
2278
60
2277
31
2271
25
2090
25
2269
19
2269
11
2267
46-54
1987, 1988
24
2191
24,25
2269
63
2278
126
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BANKS AND BANKING — Concluded.
trust companies — Concluded.
stockholders — ■ Concluded.
liability — Concluded.
set-off of deposit, none .
trust department, to secure .
quorum at meetings
supervision, in general
surplus fund, profits to be carried to
issue of capital stock against
taxation [see Taxation, corporations, of, banks,
trust companies, etc. (Index
pp. 1326, 1327, 1332)].
transfer, agent, as .... .
assets, of, departments, between
treasurer, appointment, etc.
bond .......
loans on capital stock, penalty on
public welfare, department of, information to
when, penalty
local boards of, information to, when, penalty
reserve, report to commissioner
trust department, regulated, in general
examination, special, by commissioner
fiduciary deposits .....
separate from general business, to be .
trust guaranty fund, establishment, etc.
pledge ......
trustee, as, bondholders, for, property, to receive
etc. .....
funds held as, investment ....
inspection of books by beneficiaries
loans and securities, to negotiate, etc.
Massachusetts hospital school, administration of
trust funds ....
money or property from executors, etc.
state infirmary, trust funds of .
See also, supro, trust companies, executor, ad-
ministrator, etc., as.
trust guaranty fund, establishment and investment
income, use ......
returns to show amount of . . .
transfer to general capital
trust funds, security for ....
See also Banking and Insurance, Depart.ment of
Credit Unions; Negotiable In-
struments, checks.
BANKS AND LOAN AGENCIES, DIVISION OF.
See Banking and Insurance, Department of
(Index pp. 91-95).
BANKS, COMMISSIONER OF.
See Baxkinc; .\nd Insurance, Department of.
BANK SHARES.
dividends on certain, not taxable ....
taxation ........
See also Taxation, corporations, of (Index p. 1327).
BAPTISMS.
church records of, copies bj'^ towns, etc.
BAR.
admission to (see Attorneys at Law; Bar Exam-
iners, Board of).
attorney general to be member of .
district attornevs to be members of .
BARBED WIRE FENCE.
public way, on, penalty ......
Chapter
Section
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
121
117
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
121
172
122
172
172
172
172
172
62
63
66
12
12
86
24
2269
55
2276
15
2268
26, 27, 30A
2270, 2271
80
2282
18
2268
38
2272
30A
2271
13
2^67
13
2267
39
2272
41
1470
13
1429
73
2280
49-59
2275-2277
27
2270
50, 51, 54
2275, 2276
49
2275
77
2282
78
2282
38
2272
59
2277
19
2269
38
2272
29
1468
50
2275
2A
1472
77
2282
79
2282
26
2270
79
. 2282
78
2282
Kb)
1-7
1
12
758
777-779
827
156
159
974
1
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter Section
BARBERING, REGULATION OF.
See Barbers, Re(;istration and Regulation of.
BARBERS, BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF.
See Barbers, Registration and Regulation of;
Civil Service and Registration,
Department of, registration, di-
vision of, boards of registration in
(Index p. 222).
BARBER SHOPS, SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
in general, regulation, quarantining, etc., of . .112 87K
shops, colored persons, etc., discrimination as to, in,
penalty 272 98
minors, employment in, requirement . . . 149 95
See also Barbers, Registration and Regulation of.
BARBERS, REGISTRATION AND REGULATION
OF.
applications for . . . . . . .112 87H
ad interim practice, permits for . . . .112 87H
examination of applicants . . . . .112 87G, 87H
fee to accompany . . . . . .112 87H
physician's certificate . . . . . .112 87H
quaUfications of applicants . . . . .112 87H
register 112 87G
apprentices and students, disease, certificate of ab-
sence 112 871
examination for registration, when eligible . .112 871
permit to practice as, fee, etc. . . . .112 871
register 112 87G, 871
reports as to . . . . . . .112 871
rules and regulations as to . . . . .112 87K
barber, term defined . . . . . .112 87F
certain cities and to-Rois, law not applicable to (1931,
418, § 7).
certificates of registration, appeal, court, to, for refusal
to grant 112 87N
card or insignia, to holders of, issue and posting . 112 87J
expiration and renewal . . . . .112 87Q
issue and rights under . . . . . .112 87H
practice of barbering without, penalty . . .112 87R
revocation or susjjension . . . . .112 87J, 87L
appeal to superior court . . . . .112 87N
new certificate . . . . . .112 87L
cosmetologist, barbering laws not applicable to . .112 87S
definition 112 87F
fees, payment and disposition ..... 112 870
required, when 112 87H, 871, 87Q
salaries, etc., of board not to exceed ... 13 41
penalty, general . . . . . . .112 87R
permits, ad interim practice, for . . . .112 87H
appeal, court, to, refusal to grant, etc., for . .112 87N
register 112 87G
public inspection of registers . . . . .112 87G
rules and regulations of board . . . . .112 87K
penalty for violation . . . . . .112 87R
revocation of registration for violation . . .112 87L
schools and colleges, regulation, permit, bond, etc. . 112 87P
penalty for violation, etc. . . . .112 87R
witnesses, etc. . . . . . .112 87M
BAR EXAMINERS, BOARD OF.
appointment, term, etc. ...... 221 35
compensation and expenses ..... 221 36
examinations, etc., duties ..... 221 36, 37
rules, may make ....... 221 36
BARGAIN AND SALE.
deed of quitclaim, effective as . . . . . 183 2
127
Page
1396
3198
1884
1395
1395
1394, 1395
1.395
1395
1395
1394
1395
1395
1395
1394, 1395
1395
1396
1394
1397
1396
1398
1395
1398
1396
1397
1396
1398
1394
1397
1395, 1398
172
1398
1395
1397
1394
1394
1396
1398
1396
1397
1398
1397
2777
2777
2777
2777
2459
128
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
94
Chapter
BARK.
See Wood and Bark.
BARLEY.
cental, etc., sold by, certificate, etc. .
seeds of (see Agricultural Seeds; Grain and Meal)
BARNS.
burning, penalty ......
inspection, inspectors of animals, by . .
reports .......
rules, etc., as to, director of division of animal indus
try, by ....
penalty for violations .....
imsanitary condition, di\'ision of dairying, etc., to
report as to .
See also Stables.
BARNSTABLE.
congressional district, fifteenth, in
first district court of Barnstable held at
medical examiner district, second Barnstable, in
probate court held at ... .
senatorial district. Cape and Plymouth, in
state normal school at .
model schools in connection with .
superior court sittings at ...
supreme judicial court sittings at
BARNSTABLE COUNTY.
berries, picking, camping, etc., by aliens in
first district court of, territorial jurisdiction
juries in, venire for supreme judicial court
lobsters, licenses to take, in . . .
medical examiners, etc., in . . .
oysters, cultivation, etc., in, regulated
probate court for, sessions
representatives in general court, number apportioned
to ... .
second district court of, territorial jurisdiction
smelts, taking in, regulated
superior court sittings in ...
supreme judicial court, jury sitting for
law sitting at Boston for
towns in, senatorial district. Cape and Plymouth, in
tuberculosis hospital in, exempt from certain statutes
See also Counties.
BARRE.
central district court of Worcester, in district of
congressional district, tliird, in ...
medical examiner district, tenth Worcester, in .
senatorial district, Worcester and Hampden, in .
trial justice for ..... .
New Braintree and Oakham, concurrent jurisdic-
tion in ...
BARREL.
content regulated .....
See also Apples; Clam Bait; Cranberries
fire hazard, as to, penalty
lobsters, containing, in transit, marking, penalty, en-
forcement, etc.
smelts, containing, search, seizure, sale, Ubel, when
BARS.
burning, penalty ......
throwing down, etc., penalty ....
ways, removal, etc., from ....
128
57
218
38
215
57
73
73
212
211
266
218
234
130
38
130
215
57
218
130
212
211
211
57
111
218
57
38
57
219
219
94
148
130
130
BARYTES.
confectionery, deemed adulterant of, when
266
266
84
86
Section
222
13
Page
1143
CI
. 266
unit
2-4
3116
. 129
23
1583
. 129
23, 38
1583, 1588
. 129
2
1579
. 129
30,34
1585, 1587
1570
1
664
1
2736
1
387
62
2688
3
665
1
872
3
873
14
2658
17
2654
116
3139
1
2736
16
2918
104-106
1604
1
387
120-130
1607-1609
62
2688
4
667
1
2736
70
1596
14
2658
17
2654
12
2653
3
665
78
1346
1
2741
1
663
1
388
3
666
2
2760
3
2761
172
1129
28 (G), 30
1852, 1853
110-113
1605, 1606
74
1596
5
3116
114
3138
8
958
5
974
94
186
1131
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
129
BASEBALL.
Lord's day, permitted on, when
BASEMENT.
term defined, tenement house laws, under
See also Buildings (Index p. 167); Tenement Houses
(Index pp. 1365, 1366).
BASKET GOODS.
buildings used for, automatic sprinklers, as requiring .
BASKETS.
See Berries; Bread and Bakery Products; Char-
coal AND Coke; Coal.
BASS.
See Fish and Fisheries, marine (Index p. 551);
Game and Inland Fisheries (Index
p. 583).
BASTARDY.
l-'ee Illegitimacy and Illegitimate Children.
BATH HOUSES.
public, Lord's day, keeping open on, permitted .
state [see Metropolitan Districts, parks district
(Index p. 841)].
BATHING.
beach, throwing glass on, penalty ....
reservations, metropolitan, in, accommodations for
suits, renting, licenses, etc., for ....
water supply sources, in, penalized, arrest
BATHROOMS.
tenement house laws, under [see Tenement Houses
(Index pp. 1365, 1370)].
BATHS AND BATHING PLACES.
public, establishment by towns, etc.
vapor (see Manicuring, Massage and Vapor Baths).
BAWDY HOUSE.
See Houses of III Fame.
BAY.
boundaries of commonwealth, as affecting
BEACH BIRDS.
See Game and Inland Fisheries, birds and mam-
mals, birds.
BEACHES.
bathing, throwing glass on, penalty ....
fires upon certain, regulated .....
improvement of (see Low Land and Swamps, Im-
apter
Section
Page
136
21-32
1677, 1678
144
2
1785
145
2
1808
provement of;
Eradication of;
Board, State).
removal from
Mosquitoes,
Reclamation
sand, gravel, etc
BEACONS.
grants to United States for .
jurisdiction of United States over lands ceded for
mooring vessel, etc., to, injuring, etc., penalty .
BEANS.
sale for planting, etc., regulated, penalty .
seeds of (see Agricultural Seeds).
See also Farm Products; Vegetables.
BEARS.
public ways, driving on, penalty, etc.
BEASTS.
at large, taking and impounding
fees ....
field driver, on premises of
proprietors of general fields, of
rescue or escape, retaking upon
penalty, etc., for rescue .
148
136
40
265
48
91
1
1
266
94
85
26,27
12
32
13, 15
30
96
19
1851
1674
265
32
3113
92
41
1050
140
194-196
1753
111
172, 173
1368
408
93
3113
519, 520
1030
6
94
7
94
135
3142
nil
969
49
24,25
538
49
26,27
539
49
28
539
179
24
2438
49
39
540
49
40
541
130
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BEASTS — Concluded.
damage, doing, action for
distraint proceedings .
costs, damages, etc., owner to pay
demand, statement of amount, etc
determination of disputed
escape or rescue, retaking upon
penalty, etc., for rescue
impounding
legality of distress, how tried
notice ....
sale, when
disposal of proceeds
division fence, want of repair, effect
distrained or impounded, replevin
See also Replevin, Actions of.
distraint for taxes, certain exempt from
larceny, penalty ....
proprietors of general fields, of, impounding
stray (see Stray Beasts).
See also Animals; Cattle; Game and Inland Fish-
eries; Goats; Horses; Mules;
Sheep; Swine.
BEAUTY SHOPS, SO-CALLED.
registration of barbers, law as to, exemption
BECKET.
congressional district, first, in .
district court, central Berkshire, of, in district of
Lee, of, concurrent jurisdiction in
medical examiner district, third Berkshire, in
senatorial district, Berkshire, Hampshire and Hamf>-
den, in ....
BEDDING AND UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE.
manufacture and sale, regulated
contaminated material, use in, penalties
definitions .......
marking and tagging .....
removal of tag, penalty ....
public health department, powers as to .
second hand materials used in . . .
BEDFORD.
congressional district, fifth, in .
district court of central Middlesex, in district of
medical examiner district, sixth Middlesex, in .
senatorial district, seventh Middlesex, in .
BEDS AND BEDDING.
articles of bedding (see Bedding and Upholstered
Furniture).
distress for taxes, exempt
execution, exempt from seizure on
See also Hotels, Lodging and Boarding Houses;
Household Furniture and Goods;
Innholders and Common Vict-
uallers.
BEDS IN HOSPITALS.
towTi, etc., appropriations for .
BEEF, WEIGHERS OF.
See Municipal Officers and Employees; Weighers,
Measurers and Surveyors of
Commodities, Local.
BEES.
access of inspector, etc., to apiaries . . . .
annual report relative to .....
apiaries, inspector of, powers and duties .
regulations by ......
Chapter
Section
Page
49
29
539
49
29-38
53c
, 540
49
32
539
49
31
539
49
35
540
49
39
540
49
40
541
49
30
539
49
41
541
49
33,34
540
49
37
540
49
38
540
49
29, 41
53S
, 541
247
1-6
3002,
3003
60
24
721
266
46
3124
179
24
2438
112
40
87S
5(19)
1398
. 57
1
662
. 218
1
2736
. 218
1
2736
. 38
1
387
. 57
3
666
. 94
270-277
1158-1160
. 94
271
273
275,
277
1159, 1160
. 94
1
1084, 1085
. 94
270,
277
1158, 1160
. 94
276
1160
. 94
273-
-275
1159, 1160
. 94
270,
272,
275,
277
1158-1160
. 57
1
663
. 218
1
2738
. 38
1
388
. 57
3
666
D
. 60
24
721
. 235
34(1)
2929
404
128
36
1575
128
5,37
1569, 1576
128
32-37
1575, 1576
128
32,38
1575, 1576
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
131
BEES — Concluded.
diseases, inspections to prevent
penalty for interference with
notice to inspector of apiaries, penalty for failure
quarantine, treatment, destruction, etc., penalty
records relative to .... ,
sale, etc., of diseased, penalty
literature relative to, authorized
transportation regulated, penalty
See also Agriculture, Department of, divisions,
etc., of, apiaries (Index p. 25)
BEETS.
sale by bunch ......
See also Farm Products; Vegetables.
BEGGING.
children, by, penalty on parents, etc.
tramp, prima facie evidence ....
See also Vagrants.
BELCHERTOWN.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of Hampshire held at .
medical examiner district, fourth Hampshire, in
senatorial district, FrankMn and Hampshire, in .
BELCHERTOWN STATE SCHOOL.
commitments to .
discharge of inmates
proceedings to effect
mental diseases department, under .
school and custodial departments in
reception and classification of pupils in
trustees, appointment, etc.
mental diseases department, in
See also Feeble Minded Persons, state schools
for; Mental Diseases, Depart-
ment OF.
BELLADONNA, TINCTURE OF.
sale regulated .......
BELLINGHAM.
congressional district, fourteenth, in
district court of western Norfolk, in district of
medical examiner district, seventh Norfolk, in
senatorial district, fourth Worcester, in
BELL ROPE.
cutting, etc., before fire, penalty
BELLS.
employers, use by, when authorized .
railroad crossings, at ... .
sleighs, to be used on ... .
BELMONT.
congressional district, fifth, in
medical examiner district, first Middlesex, in
metropolitan, parks district, in
water district, in ....
north metropolitan sewerage system, in
senatorial district, second Middlesex, in
third district court of eastern Middlesex, in district of
BELTING.
factories, in, safety appliances for . . . .
BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATIONS, SOCIETIES, ETC.
See Fraternal Benefit Societies.
BENEFITS.
See Betterments, Assessment of; Fraternal Bene-
fit Societies.
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS.
assessors, lists of property to .
Chapter
Section
Page
. 128
32
1575
. 128
38
1576
. 128
33, 38
1575, 1576
. 128
34,38
1575, 1576
. 128
37
1576
. 128
33,38
1575, 1576
. 128
32
1575
. 128
35, 38
1575, 1576
94
272
272
57
218
38
57
123
123
123
123
123
123
19
19
270
149
96
1111
58
3190
63
3191
1
663
1
2738
1
387
3
667
66, 67, 71
1493
-1495
46, 47
1489
67, 91-93
1494, 1502
1503
25
1484
45
1489
46
1489
6
188
5
187
3162
57
1
664
218
1
2739
38
1
388
57
3
666
266
11
3117
149
175
1901
160
138
2059
89
3
982
57
1
663
38
1
388
92
33
1048
92
10
1040
92
1
1038
57
3
666
218
1
2738
127
1891
59
29
699
132
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS — Concluded.
incorporation [see Corporations, charitable and
certain other purposes, for (In-
dex p. 285)].
taxation, property exempt from ....
BENTGRASSES, SEEDS OF.
8ee Agricultural Seeds.
BENZINE.
buildings, in, automatic sprinklers, as requiring, penalty
storage, etc., regulated, penalty ....
See also Explosives and Inflammable Fluids and
Compounds; Petroleum and Petro-
leum Products.
BENZOL.
sales of certain, taxation .....
See also Taxation, gasoline, etc., sales of certain,
excise on (Index p. 1334).
BEQUEST.
cliild, term in, adopted child, to include, when .
See also Executors and Administrators; Legacies
AND Bequests; Legacies and Suc-
cessions; Legatees; Wills.
BEQUEST COMMISSION AND FUND.
See Public Bequest Commission and Fund.
BERKLEY.
congressional district, fourteenth, in
first district court of Bristol, in district of
medical examiner district, second Bristol, in
senatorial district, first Bristol, in .
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.
district courts of ..... .
equity hearings at Springfield for
hares, European, hunting, etc., at any time in ,
industrial accidents in, etc., reviewing board, sittings
at Springfield for .
medical examiners, etc., in ... ,
probate court for, sessions ....
special judge for ......
registry of deeds districts in .
representatives in general court, number apportioned to
superior court sittings in ....
supreme judicial court, jury sitting for
law sitting for ......
tuberculosis hospital in, capacity
See also Counties.
BERLIN.
congressional district, third, in . . ,
medical examiner district, fourth Worcester, in .
second district court of eastern Worcester, in district of
senatorial district, Worcester and Hampden, in .
BERNARDSTON.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of Franklin, in district of .
medical examiner district, eastern Franklin, in
senatorial district, Franklin and Hampsliire, in .
BERRIES.
basket, sale by, regulated, penalty .
carrying away, by trespass, penalty
motor vehicle, use of, in, report to registrar
pedlers, sale by ..... ,
picking, by aliens in certain counties restricted .
shrubbery bearing, compensation for destruction of cer-
tain .....
strike or level measure, sale by, regulated
See also Fruits.
Chapter
59
148
148
64A
210
57
218
38
57
218
214
131
24
38
215
217
36
57
212
211
211
111
57
38
218
57
57
218
38
57
94
266
90
101
266
128
94
Section
5(3)
26,27
23, 34
1-13
Page
686
1851
1851, 1853
809-812
2649
1
664
1
2736
1
387
3
665
1
2736
38
2675
94
1640
3A
201
1
387
62
2688
3
2726
1
376
4
667
14
2658
17
2654
13
2653
81
1347
1
663
1
388
1
2741
3
666
1
662
1
2738
1
387
3
667
98
1111
113
3138
24A
1002
17
1194
116
3139
23
1572
99
nil
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
133
BETS.
registering of (see Lotteries).
BETTERMENTS, ASSESSMENT
in general, authorization
application of laws
OF.
conditions warranting .
special acts authorizing, notwithstanding
aba'tement, petitions for .
barred, when ....
appeals, county commissioners, to
superior court, to . . .
costs under ....
jury trial ....
procedure, etc., under .
death of person entitled to file, effect
extension of filing time
practice act, certain provisions applicable to
reimbursement, following
judgment for ....
amount, determination by board
not to exceed ....
estimate, not to exceed
order to state ....
Chapter
80
/ 80
\80A
80
80
80
80A
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
231
80
80
80
80
80
80
eminent domain proceedings, in connection with < „ '^
special benefit, not to exceed
annual tax, added to .... .
application, chapters seventy-nine and eighty, of
proceeds, parks, accruing from, of .
apportionment by assessors ....
benefit accruing, not to exceed
betterment laws, application of, low land and swamps
improvement ...
provisions exclusive, when
sewer assessments, to ... .
sidewalk assessments, to .
ways, laying out, relocation, etc.
collection by tax collector
sale, by .... .
forms of deeds, etc. .
tax forms, use ....
damages for taking, etc., to include .
description of property, order to contain
division of land assessed, remedy of j)ersons ag-
grieved . . . . .
eminent domain proceedings, in course of, in
general, assumption in settle-
ment ......
deducting benefits in lieu of ... ,
election of method ......
orders to state whether, to be assessed
condemnation by judicial proceedings, in course of,
abatement, petitions for, barred
amount of assessment, order to state .
application of chapters seventy-nine and eighty .
area, description, plan, etc.
assessment and apportionment .
cost of improvement as affecting
estimate of, order, in
judicial proceedings .
answer admitting, denying, etc.
80
80
80A
45
80
80
252
80
83
83
82
/ 60
\ 80
60
60
60
80
80
80
Section
1
17
15, 16
1
17
5
15
10
7
9
9
9
8
6
145
5
9
1
2
2
2
1,9
3
1
13
15
6
13
1
Page
917
922
928
917
922
918
928
920
919
919
919
919
919
918
2886
918
919
917
917
917
917
903, 906
923
917
920
928
503
921
917
12, 19 3034, 3036
17 922
28 955
28 955
11, 12 942
17 720
4 918
43 725
105, Forms 11, 12, 744, 745, 747, 749
14, 18
105 739
1 917
2 917
15
921
79
39
914
79
12
907
80A
1, 16
922, 928
/ 79
1
902
180A
1,3
922, 923
80A
15
928
80A
3
923
80A
15
928
80A
3
923
80A
14
927
80A
14
928
80A
3
923
80A
4-13
923-927
80A
5
924
134
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BETTERMENTS, ASSESSMENT OF ~ Continued
eminent domain proceedings, in course of — Concluded.
condemnation by judicial proceedings, in course of
— Concluded.
judicial proceedings — Concluded.
condemnation, judgment of
interlocutory
costs .....
determination of amount, commissioners, by
confirmation by court
jury, by .
lien for, effective, when
order of intention, statement in
notice to record owners
recording ....
provisions of law, certain, applicable
right to assess, court estabUshment of
estimate of amount, order to contain
recording ....
forest lands, classification as affecting
highways, laying out, alteration, etc.
injuries to property not taken in course of
interest on assessment
reduction of assessment, in case of
reimbursement, in case of
lessees, contribution by .
superior court, determination
lien on land, attaches, when
certificate of, by tax collector
division as affecting
duration .....
reassessment, in case of
registered land, enforcement on
low land, swamps, etc., roads, ditches, etc., to
struction
order, etc., formal, under
contents, recording, etc. ....
owner, as of preceding April first, designation in order
notice to ....... .
collector of taxes, by . . . . .
personal Uability for, negatived . . . .
plan of area benefited, recording, etc.
public, improvements, not involving takings, in course
of estabhshment, etc.
ways, alteration, etc., of, street railway assessments
in connection with
reassessment of invalid .
registration of title as affecting
sale of land for non-payment, etc.
redemption after
surrender of land assessed
sale by body politic
taxes, term includes, when
time limit for
trust realty, on, mortgage to pay, court authority
Chapter
Section
Page
80A
80A
80A
80A
80A
80A
80A
80A
80A
80A
80A
80A
79
80
80A
80
61
82
79
80
80
80
80
80
80
80A
60
80
80
80
185
252
79
80
80A
79
80
80A
80
80A
80
80
80
80A
79
161
80
185
' 60
. 80
80
80
80
60
80
203
10, 11
926
11
926
13
927
8, 10
925, 926
10
926
9
925
14
928
1-3
922, 923
3
923
3
923
1, 15
922, 928
7
924
1,9
902, 906
2
917
3
923
2
917
3
755
11, 12
942
9
906
13
920
9
919
5
918
11
920
11
920
12
920
14
928
23
721
15
921
12
920
16
921
84
2502
11, 19
3033, 3036
1,9
902, 906
1
917
1-3
922, 923
.1,3
902, 903
2
917
1-3
922, 923
1
917
3
923
4
918
4
918
2
917
3
923
9
906
79,80
2105, 2106
16
921
46(5)
2493
37-60
724-729
4
918
4
918
3
918
3
918
43
725
1
917
23
2589
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BETTERMENTS, ASSESSMENT OF — Concluded.
See also Assessments, Special, Real Property, on;
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths;
Low Land and Swamps, Improve-
ment of; Sewers and Drains;
Sidewalks; Snow and Ice;
Street Sprinkling; Ways, public.
BETTING.
boxing match, on, penalty .....
gaming, on, penalty ......
notes, etc., given as consideration for, void
public convej'ance, etc., in, penalty ....
recovery of money, etc., lost by ... .
registering bets, etc., provisions as to, penalties, exemp-
tions ......
BEVERAGES.
registered, vessels for sale of certain, use, etc.
soft drinks, so-called, sale regulated ....
term defined for purposes of certain laws .
See also Beverages, Non-.*lcoholic; Beverages, Non-
intoxicating, Certain; Bottles;
Mineral Water; Soft Drinks,
So-called.
BEVERAGES, NON-ALCOHOLIC.
manufacture and bottling regulated .
permits and fees .....
adulteration and misbranding laws applicable
drug business, registered, exempt .
examination of premises
materials, etc., contamination
penalty, general .....
revocation because of unsanitary premises
rules and regulations ....
soft drinks, so-called, licenses for sale
See also Beverages; Beverages, Non-intoxicat-
ing, Certain; Bottles; Mineral
Water; Soft Drinks, So-called.
BEVERAGES, NON-INTOXICATING, CERTAIN.
definition .......
licenses for sale of, annual vote in cities and towns
law suspended, when
bond of licensee .
classes and conditions
conviction of Licensee, effect
death of licensee, etc
display on premises
druggists, to
void, when
fees, payment, etc.
commonwealth, payment of part to
forfeiture .....
form, granting, etc.
hours for e.xercising
inspection of premises, taking samples, etc,
notice, by publication of application
number, etc., Hmited .
regulation of licensed premises
revocation, omission of publication of notice, for
schools, near, forbidden
state secretary to report relative to
summer residents as affecting
transfer to another location .
unfit persons, refusal to
Section
135
Page
271
42
3178
271
1
3167
137
3
1679
271
2
3167
137
1,2
1679
271
17-28
3170-3174
110
17-20
1312, 1313
140
21A-21D
1715, 1716
110
1
1309
94
lOA-lOE
1087,
1088
94
lOA
1087
94
IOC
1088
94
lOA
1087
94
lOB
1088
94
IOC
1088
94
lOE
1088
94
lOB
1088
94
lOD
1088
40 •
21A-21D
1715,
1716
138
1
1682
138
11
1684
138
llA
1685
138
43, 44
1693, 1694
138
17, 18
1687, 1688
138
84
1702
138
20
1688
138
17
' 1687
138
26, 27
1690
138
29
1691
138
19, 20, 43
1688, 1689, 1693
138
46
1694
138
17, 48
1688, 1694
138
11-13
1684, 1685
138
17,24
1687, 1690
138
47
1694
138
15
i686
138
14
1685, 1686
138
17, 21-24
1687-1690
138
15
1687
138
22
1689
9
17
148
9
9
147
138
14
1686
138
45
1694
138
16
1687
136
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CERTAIN —
BEVERAGES, NON-INTOXICATING,
Concluded.
licenses for sale of — Concluded.
unlawful sale renders, void, etc.
violation of provision of, penalty .
voting on, counting of votes, state blanks, etc., use
of
law requiring, suspended, when
town meetings, in, period for
Section
Page
towns, in .....
licensing, authorities, term defined .
boards ......
aldermen to be, in certain cities
appointment .....
cities, certain, exempt from law relative to
definitions .....
no license vote, effect
office . ^ . . . .
organization .....
party representation
quorum ......
record and report ....
removal, court review, etc.
salaries ......
terms of office .....
vacancies .....
witnesses before ....
138
138
/
sale, druggists, by .
penalty for sale without certificate
physician, etc., fraudulent prescription by, penalty
purchaser, fraudulent certificate by, penalty
licenses for (see, supra, licenses for sale of),
prohibited, except, etc.
unlawful, penalty ....
license rendered void by, etc.
term defined ......
violation of laws relative to, general penalty
voting list to be used on question of granting licenses .
See also Beverages; Beverages, Non-alcoholic;
Bottles; Intoxicating Liquors;
Licensing Authorities, Commis-
sions AND Boards; Mineral
Water; Soft Drinks, So-called.
BEVERLY.
congressional district, sixth, in
first district court of Essex, in district of
medical examiner district, seventh Essex, in
senatorial district, second Essex, in .
BIBLES.
execution, exempt from seizure on
jails, etc., inmates to be supplied with
schools, to be read in . . .
BICARBONATE OF SODA.
sale, certain laws not to apply to, when
BICYCLE PATHS.
reserved spaces for ....
penalty for trespass on
BICYCLES.
baggage, as
larceny, second conviction, penalty .
lights on ... .
ways, etc., on, regulation, penalty for violation
54
138
54
39
•I 41
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
, 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 138
. 233
/ 112
't 138
. 138
138
138
138
138
138
138
138
41
84
1702
86
1702
104
620
llA
1685
64
611
19, 20, 23
399
5
427
1
1682
4-10
1683
1684
8
1684
4
1683
10
1684
1
1682
8
1684
7
1684
6
1683
4
1683
6
1683
9
1684
5
1683
7
1684
5
1683
6
1683
8-11
2902
2903
32-35
1381
25, 28, 32
1690
1691
87
1703
88
1703
88
1703
2
1682
83
1702
84
1702
1
1682
86
1702
5
427
57
1
663
218
I
2737
38
1
387
57
3
665
235
34(3)
2929
127
93
1553
71
31
861
112
35
1382
82
34,35
947
82
36
947
160
196
2069
266
41
3123
85
13
967
85
12-14
967, 968
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
137
Chapter
BIENNIAL ELECTIONS.
annual election, term includes, when . . .4
uniform city charters, under (see City Charters,
uniform forms of).
See also Elections.
BIGAMY.
See Polygamy.
BILGE WATER.
pollution of waters by discharge of, penalty
BILLBOARDS AND ADVERTISING SIGNS, PUBLIC
WAYS, ETC., ON.
abatement of unlawful ....
common carriers, certain signs of, exempted
constitutional right to regulate . . . Art.
exemption of certain signs
forbidden, when
licensing, etc.
ordinances, local, regulation by
penalties ....
rules of public works department, regulation by
show bill, etc., posted, malicious injury to, penalty
BILLERICA.
congressional district, fifth, in .
district court of Lowell, in district of
medical examiner district, fifth Middlesex, in
senatorial district, seventh Middlesex, in .
BILLIARD, POOL AND SIPPIO TABLES.
gaming, use for, forbidden
certain places, in, penalty
licenses ....
fees ....
form, contents, etc.
keeping without, penalty
place designated in, invalid outside
revocation, etc. .
term ....
minors, employment in billiard, etc., rooms, require-
ment .
penalty for admitting certain
police, etc., entry on premises, penalty for hindering,
etc. ......
unlawful keeping, jurisdiction of trial justice
BILL OF RIGHTS.
federal constitution, in .
See also Declaration of Rights.
BILLS AND NOTES.
See Negotiable Instruments.
BILLS AND RESOLVES, LEGISLATIVE.
drafts of, form of certain
engrossment .
return by governor for amendment . . . Art
senate and house counsel, preparation by
submission by state officers, etc.
Section
7(39)
Page
113
veto of, governor, by
president, by
/Art
lArt
. Art
91
93
93
L
93
93
93
93
93
93
266
57
218
38
57
140
271
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
149
140
140
219
See also General Court; Governor; President of
the United States; Statutes.
BILLS OF CREDIT.
forgery, etc., of, penalties .....
evidence, certificate of officers as .
seizure ........
See also Forgery and Counterfeiting.
states forbidden to emit ..... Art.
3
3
LVI
3
30
II
I
I
267
267
267
59
1036
30A, 31
1073, 1074
32
1074
-
67
32
1074
30
1073
29
1073
29
1073
33
1074
29
1073
125
3140
1
663
1
2739
1
388
3
666
177
1748
4
3168
177
1748
202
1754
202
1754
178
1748
204
1755
177, 205
1748, 1755
202, 203
1754, 1755
95
1884
179
1748
201
1754
25
2764
10,11
62
107
23
102
-
68
52
107
34
235
-
29
-
47
7
4,5
7-13,29 3145,3146,3149
15 3147
30 3149
10
6
138
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BILLS OF EXCEPTIONS.
See Exceptions; Practice in Civil Actions (Index
pp. 1026-1028).
BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
See Negotiable Instruments.
BILLS OF LADING.
in general, definitions of terms in uniform act . . 108
documents of title, application of, laws to . .106
false, to defraud insurer, penalty .... 266
negotiable instruments law, certain phrases in, not
applicable to .... 107
pledge, etc., of, fraudulent, by consignee or factor
penalty ....
acceptance by consignor without objection, effect
adverse claimants to goods as affecting delivery
agent in possession of, validity of sale by .
dealings with, by, effect ....
alterations, additions, etc., effect
antecedent debt, etc., as constituting value in relation
to
Section
Page
attachment, goods held under ....
negotiable bill, of .....
transfer of bill, in case of ... .
bond to carrier when, lost, etc.
cancellation, etc., of, on dehvery of goods, carrier'
failure to make, effect .
care of goods, stipulations as to, restricted
citation of laws as to .
consignee in, advances to, lien of creditor .
dealings with, by, effect ....
lien of, for advances, etc. ....
non-negotiable bill, named in . . .
delivery of goods under, entitled to .
liability of carrier to, for recitals in .
term defined ......
consignor in, name to appear in . . .
receipt by, without objection, effect
term defined ......
creditors' rights against negotiable, court enforcement
delivery of goods by carrier, acknowledgment, etc., of,
as condition of
adverse claimants, in case of
failure to cancel, etc., negotiable bill on, effect
justifiable, when .....
lien as affecting .....
lost or destroyed bills, covered by, under court order
misdelivery, liability for
satisfaction of lien as condition of
surrender of bill as condition of
third person, title of, as excusing .
who entitled to .
description of goods, to contain
liability of carrier as affected by .
draft on buyer, transmission with
duplicates, fraudulent issue of, penalty
marked, to be .
accurate copy of original, carrier warrants, to be
warranty as to .
endorsee of negotiable, title of .
factor in possession, dealings with, by, effect
validity of sale by ... .
false statement in, issue with knowledge of, penalty
federal law as affecting .....
266
108
108
104
104
108
104
108
108
223
108
/108
1223
108
108
108
108
104
104
104
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
104
104
108
108
50
1285
29
1232
110
3137
18
1247
88
3133
10
127S
20
1280
1
1209
1-6
1209
1210
16
1279
5
1210
50
1286
31
1282
72,73
2807
23
1280
31
1281
73
2807
17
1279
14,15
1279
3
1277
51
1286
4,5
1209
, 1210
1-6
1209
, 1210
2,3
1209
4
1277
11
1278
22
1280
50
1285
2
1276
10
1278
50
1285
23
1280
11
1278
20
1280
14,15
1279
12
1278
11,24,25
1278, 1280
,1281
17
1279
13
1278
11
1278
11
1278
21
1280
11
1278
2
1277
22
1280
38,39
1283
44
1284
7
1277
18
1279
18
1279
30
1281
1-6
1209
,1210
1
1209
43
1284
1
1276
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
139
BILLS OF LADWG — Continued.
forging, etc., penalty .....
uttering, penalty .....
form as indicating title .....
fraudulent, issue by carrier, etc., penalty .
negotiation or transfer, penalty
procuring carrier to issue, penalty
good faith, term defined .....
goods, term defined .....
holder of negotiable, delivery of goods, entitled to
liability of carrier to, for recitals, etc.
term defined ......
interpleader by carrier, adverse claimants, in case
interpretation of laws governing
issue regulated, penalties ....
Chapter
267
267
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
of
laws governing, citation .....
interpretation ......
scope .......
lien of carrier, as affected by .
lost or destroyed, delivery of goods under court order
misdelivery of goods under, carrier's liability
mortgagees, etc., rights of, preserved
name of person to be notified, effect of insertion in
negotiable .
negotiable bill, term defined
negotiation, accident as affecting
breach of duty as affecting .
conversion as affecting
delivery, by
duress as affecting
endorsement, by .
fraud as affecting
mistake as affecting
seller's lien as affecting
subsequent, by endorser retaining possession
title of endorsee .
warranties by endorser
who may negotiate
non-negotiable bUl, endorsement, effect
fraudulent omission of mark, penalty
marked as, to be
term defined ....
order, term defined
owner, term limited
partial delivery of goods, carrier's failure to endorse
on, effect
parts or sets, negotiable bill not to be issued in
penalties for fraud relative to .
person, term defined ....
pledge, etc., by consignee or factor of goods held under
rights of owner .
purchaser, for value, etc., rights of
term defined .......
recitals in, as affecting carrier's liability .
sale by factor or agent of goods consigned under
seller's lien, as affected by negotiation
shipper's load and count, effect of insertion of term in
spinner's lien law, owner, term defined in relation to .
stoppage in transit, right of, as affected by negotiation
straight bill, term defined . . . . .
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
104
104
108
108
108
104
106
108
108
255
106
108
108
Section
1
5
38
42
46
47
50
50
11
22
60
20
49-51
1-10, 42-48
51
49-51
1
11,24,25
17
13
41
9
5
36
36
36
26
36
27
36
36
40
37
30
33,34
29
28
48
8
4
50
50
15
6
42-48
50
4-6
6
6, 7, 11, 14, 15,
17, 21, 22, 25, 29,
30, 36-38, 40, 41
60
22
1
48
24
22
31A
48
24
4
Page
3144
3145
1283
1284
1285
1285
1286
1285
1278
1280
1285
1280
1285, 1286
1276-1278, 1284,
1285
1286
1285, 1286
1276
1278, 1280, 1281
1279
1278
1284
1278
1277
1282
1282
1282
1281
1282
1281
1282
1282
1284
1283
1281
1282
1281
1281
1285
1277
1277
1285
1285
1279
1277
1284, 1285
1285
1209, 1210
1210
1277-1284
1285
1280
1209
1236
1280
1280
3062
1236
1280
1277
140
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BILLS OF LADING — Concluded.
terms and contents ...... 108
title to goods under, assertion by carrier, effect upon
liability
form of bill as indicating
transfer
to
attachment, etc., of goods prior to notice of
transferee, title of
right of, to endorsement
warranties of transferor
transferee, title of .
right of, to endorsement
uniformity the test of interpreting laws as
unlawful provisions, etc., carrier may not insert
value, term defined
warranties, carrier, by, duplicate bill, as to
endorser, by . . .
mortgagee, etc., not Hable on
transferor, by . . .
wrongful shipment under negotiable, penalty
See also Agents; Carriers, Common; Negotiable
Instruments; Sales of Personal
Property; Uniform State Laws;
Warehouse Receipts; Written
Instruments.
BILLS OF PARTICULARS.
See Particulars, Civil Cases.
BILLS OF SALE.
security, for, recording ......
town, etc., clerks, by ..... .
BILLY.
armed with, at arrest, penalty and forfeiture
fish and game wardens may carry, when .
See also Weapons.
BINDING.
See Printing.
BINDING OVER.
superior court, to, district courts and trial justices,
by [see Criminal Procedure and
Practice, in general (Index p. 335)].
BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS.
sale, pubUc health department, by .
BIOLOGY.
registration of physicians, required subject for .
BIRD DAY.
See .\rbor and Bird Day.
BIRDS.
agriculture department to publish, etc., leaflet as to
commissioner of education, approval by
bodies of certain, possession, etc., penalty
capture or possession of certain, penaUzed, when
carcasses, possession of certain, penalized, when
commissioner of education to approve leaflet relative to
crow blackbirds, killing, etc.
crows, killing, etc. .
definition, game laws, as to
eggs, nests, etc., of certain, taking, etc., penalized, when
English sparrows, extermination regulated, penalty
unprotected by game laws .
feathers of certain, possession, etc., penalty
fighting exhibition of, entry and seizure
forfeiture proceedings ....
penalties ......
search warrants and arrests .
I"
12
108
108
108
108
223
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
108
255
255
269
131
111
112
128
128
131
131
94
128
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
272
272
272
272
Section
Page
2,3
1276, 1277
19
1279
38
1283
28
1281
31
1282
73
2807
31
1282
32
1282
33
1282
31
1282
32
1282
51
1286
3
1277
50
1286
18
1279
33,34
1282
35
1282
33
1282
45
1284
1
3
10
14
3057
3057
3161
1623
5
1329
3
1374
2
1569
2
1569
79
1636
136
1651
136
1121
2
1569
77
1636
77
1636
1
1618
77
1636
122
1647
77
1636
79
1636
89
3197
91-93
3197, 3198
94, 95
3198
88-90
3196, 3197
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BIRDS — Concluded.
game, as (see Game and Inland Fisheries).
goshawks, killing, etc. .....
hawks, killing, etc., of certain ....
hunting (see Game and Inland Fisheries).
jays, killing, etc. ......
killing, taking, etc., of certain wild, penalty
See also Game and Inland Fisheries.
larceny, penalty ......
laws as to taking, etc., enforcement by wardens, etc.
leaflet as to, agriculture department to publish, etc.
commissioner of education, approval by
live, use as targets, penalty ....
ornithology, director of division of, duties as to
owls, killing, etc., of certain ....
scientific purposes, killing for, of certain, permitted
sparrows, English, extermination regulated, penalty
unprotected by game laws ....
starling, extermination regulated, penalty
unprotected by game laws ....
term defined, game laws, as to
unlawful taking, etc., display for inspection, wardens,
etc., to
fines, etc., for, disposition
See also Agriculture, Department of; Game and
Inland Fisheries; and specific
titles of birds.
BIRTHS.
certificate, town clerk's fee . . . . .
church records of, copies, by cities and towns
date, real estate titles, as affecting, affidavits
false notice, to newspaper, penalty . . . .
registration (see Births, Marriages and Deaths,
Return and Registry of).
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS, RETURN
AND REGISTRY OF.
in general, affidavits, correctional, etc., receipt
attestation of copies .....
blank forms, books for indexes, etc., state secretary to
furnish
correction of errors in .
copy of record, certification regulated
separate book, correctional facts in
state secretary, copies to .
enforcement of law as to, state registrar, etc., by
evidence, clerk's record as .
examination of records, arrangement for
facts to be recorded
false returns as to, penalty
fees, city, etc., clerk, of
physicians, etc., of .
undertakers, etc., of '
fines, etc., disposition .
indexes, books for, state secretary to furnish
separate, etc. .....
neglect to report, proceedings
oaths, administration ....
other towns, etc., received from .
preservation .....
registrars, appointment and duties
medical examiners to furnish certain data to
residence, term defined
secretary, state, annual report as to
blank forms, etc., to furnish
copies of records to .
Chapter
131
131
131
131
266
131
128
128
272
128
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
262
66
183
272
Section
Page
77
1636
77
1636
77
1636
77
1636
46
3124
14,16
1623, 1624
2
1569
2
1569
87
3196
39
1576
77
1636
77
1636
122
1647
77
1636
122
1647
77
1636
1
1618
20
1624
3
1619
34
3095
5
827
5A
2460
96
3198
46
13
511
46
29
514
46
16
513
46
5
13
510
512
46
13
512
46
13
512
46
13
17
512
513
9
10
147
46
19
513
46
2
509
46
1
508
46
14
512
46
26
514
46
3
509
46
11
511
46
25
514
46
16
513
46
2
509
46
23
514
46
28
514
46
12,
13
511
512
46
2
509
46
22
514
38
7
390
46
1
509
46
21
513
46
16
513
46
12, 13
17
511
-513
142
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS, RETURN
AND REGISTRY OF — Coritinued.
in general — Concluded.
secretary, state — Concluded.
copies of records to — Concluded.
bound and indexed, to be . . . .46
legibly written, to be . . . . .46
penalty for failure to furnish .... 46
statistical tables from, to prepare ... 46
separate record and indexes ..... 46
state registrar of vital statistics, appointment, duties 9
statistical tables ....... 46
supplementing of ...... 46
births, adoption, etc., amendment of record . . 46
blanks for returns ...... 46
board of health, local, lists filed with ... 46
copies of record, illegitimate, exception ... 46
other towns, etc., to ..... 46
state secretary, to . . . , . .46
deficiencies and corrections ..... 46
eyes inflamed following, report .... 46
facts for records, town, etc., clerks' duty , . 46
transmission to place of birth .... 46
hospital medical officers, record, etc., by . .46
fee 46
household, etc., information, etc., by, penalties . 46
illegitimate, legitimatized by marriage of parents, in
case of ..... 46
new name by judicial decree, recording . . 46
restrictions on use of term . . . .46
institutions, keepers of, etc., notice of, penalty for
failure ..... 46
other town, etc., bom in, facts to . . . .46
parents, etc., notice by, penalty for failure . . 46
penal institution, notice by keeper, penalty for
failure ..... 46
physicians, record and report by . . . .46
assistants in medicine not to make . .112
fee 46
legitimatization by marriage of parents, in case
of 46
state infirmary, superintendent, duties ... 46
stillborn child, inclusion of name, etc., in certain
lists penahzed .... 46
physician's certificate ..... 46
town, etc., clerk, physician's, etc., report to . .46
vessels, on, master to report, penalty for failure . 46
deaths, board of health, local, notice by householder
to, penalty for failure
notice to ....
undertakers' returns to
Section
Page
certificate, physician, etc., by
assistant in medicine not to make
burial, etc., i;se for
soldiers, war service, to set forth
undertakers to obtain, etc.
copies of records, other towns, etc., to
state secretary, to .
householders, etc., notice by, penalty for failure
illegitimate children
institutions, in, keepers of, notice by, penalty for
failure
medical examiners to report to town, etc., clerk
46
46
46
f 46
\114
112
114
f 46
\114
46
46
46
46
46
46
38
21
513
18
513
27
514
21
513
2
509
10
147
21
513
13
511, 512
13
512
15, 16
512, 513
3
509
12
511
12
511
12, 17
511,513
5
510
16
513
1,5
508, 510
5
510
3,9
509, 510
3
509
4,6,8
509, 510
3
509
13
512
1, 3, 12, 24
508,509,511,514
6,8
510
5
510
6,8
510
6,8
510
3,9
509, 511
9A
1377
3
509
3
509
20
513
24
514
9
511
3
509
7,8
510
6,8
510
6-8
510
11
511
9
510
45,46
1409
9A
1377
45,50
1409, 1411
10
511
46
1410
11
511
12
511
12, 13, 17
511-513
6,8
510
24
514
6,8
510
7
390
94
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS, RETURN
AND REGISTRY OF— Concluded.
deaths — Concluded.
penal institution, notice by keejjer, f)enalty for failure
registrars of voters, notice to
state infirmary, superintendent, duties .
stillborn child, of, physician's certificate, etc
printed statements by town, etc., in .
undertakers, certificate of death, duties
returns by, fee ....
vessels, masters of, to report, penalty for failure
See also Deaths.
marriages (see Marriage).
BLACK BASS.
See Fish and Fisheries, marine (Index p. 551);
Game and Inland Fisheries (In-
dex p. 583).
BLACKBERRIES.
basket, sale by, regulated, testing, seizure, penalty
See also Berries; Fruits.
BLACKBIRDS, CROW.
unprotected ........ 131
state reservations, etc., killing in . , . . 131
See also Game and Inland Fisheries, birds and
mammals, birds (Index p. 578).
BLACK DUCKS.
See Game and Inland Fisheries, birds and mam-
mals, birds (Index p. 579).
BLACKJACK.
manufacture, sale, etc., penalty ....
BLACKMAIL.
penalty . .......
BLACKSTONE.
congressional district, fourteenth, in ...
medical examiner district, seventh Worcester, in
second district court of southern Worcester held at
senatorial district, fourth Worcester, in .
BLANDFORD.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of western Hampden, in district of .
medical examiner district, fourth Hampden, in .
senatorial district, Berkshire, Hampshire and Hamp-
den, in .....
BLANK CARTRIDGE.
See Cartridges.
BLASPHEMY.
term defined, penalty ......
BLASTING.
bond required, action ......
superior court to enforce laws, etc., as to .
BLEACHING.
cotton, wool, etc., lien for .....
BLEACHING WORKS.
meal hours for women, etc., exemption .
BLIND, DIVISION OF.
See Education, Department of, divisions of, blind,
division of the (Index p. 404).
BLIND, GUNNING STAND OR.
registration ........ 131
BLINDNESS.
infants, in, prevention . . . . . .111
BLIND PERSONS.
defective eyesight, prevention ..... 69
division of the blind, duties as to . . . .69
employment, state aid as to . . . . .69
LAWS.
143
pter
Section
Page
46
6,8
510
51
14
550
46
20
513
46
9
511
46
24
514
46
9, 11
510, 511
46
11
511
46
7,8
510
269
265
57
38
218
57
57
218
38
67
272
148
148
255
149
77
114
12
25
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
36
1111
1636
1645
3162
3112
664
388
2741
666
662
2738
387
666
3186
19,20
1850
21
1850
31A, 31B
3062, 3063
101
1886
134
1650
14,110,111
1331, 1355
20
847
12-25
846-848
13
846
144
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BLIND PERSONS — Concluded.
infants, prevention of blindness in . . . .111
institutions for, care of poor in, public funds for . Art. XLVI
laws relative to, administration . . . .69
money aid, books, visits, etc. ..... 69
products of, use in public institutions, etc. . . 69
public instruction in certain institutions . . .69
register and reports ...... 69
schools, workshops, etc., for ..... 69
retirement of teachers in . . . . .32
sight-saving classes for children . . . .69
support, temporary, of pupils, etc. . . . .69
See also Education, Department of, divisions of,
blind, division of the (Index
p. 404).
BLOCK SIGNALS.
Section
Page
installation by railroads .....
BLOODHOUNDS.
keeping regulated, penalty . . . . .
removal, killing, etc. ......
BLUDGEON.
manufacture, sale, etc., penalty ....
BLUEBERRIES.
basket, sale by, regulated, testing, seizure, penalty
See also Berries; Fruits.
BLUE BOOK.
amendments, proposed, to constitution, to contain
annual publication .......
contents ........
distribution ........
initiative, laws, etc., adopted under, and related data,
to contain .....
referendum, to contain data as to laws affected by
state secretary to publish .....
table of changes in general laws, and index, to con-
tain ......
See also Acts and Resolves; Statutes.
BLUEFISH.
See Fish and Fisheries, marine (Index p. 551).
BLUE SKY LAW, SO-CALLED.
general provisions .......
See also Securities, promotion and sale of (blue
sky law, so-called).
BOARD AND LODGING.
actions for, form of declaration ....
See also Common Counts; Pleading in Civil
Actions (Index p. 1002).
employees, public work, on, unrestricted as to .
BOARDING HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS.
See Aged Persons.
BOARDING HOUSES.
See Hotels, Lodging and Boarding Houses; In-
fant Boarding House; Minors,
infants.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
scope of term defined ......
See also Aldermen; City Government.
BOARD OF APPEAL, FIRE INSURANCE RATES,
ON.
See Appeal, Boards of.
BOARD OF PROBATION.
See Probation, board of.
BOARD OF TAX APPEALS.
See Tax Appe.\ls, Bo.\rd of.
f 159
•\160
140
140
269
94
llOA
231
149
14, 110, 111
1331, 1355
3
59
18
847
23
847
25
848
26,27
848
19,20
847
14, 21, 22
846, 847
2(4)
259
16
846
15
846
22
135-149
1997
2058-2061
142, 143
144
1740,
1741
1741
12
3162
98
1111
2(2)
2
2
3
116
116
116
116, 117
2(4)
2 (5, 6)
2
116
116
116
2(7)
7(1)
116
1-16
1315-1324
147, Form 1 (/)
2887
25
1867
110
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
145
Chapter
266
33
180
137
BOARDS.
burning, penalty .......
See also Lumber; Sawmills; Timber.
BOARDS OF APPEAL.
See Appeal, Boards of; and specific titles.
BOARDS OF TRADE.
armories, use by ...... .
corporations for establishing, in general
See also Corporations, charitable and certain
other purposes, for (Index p. 285).
transactions on, certain, when deemed actual pur-
chases or sales ....
See also Chambers of Commerce.
BOARDS, STATE.
See Commonwealth, departments, boards, com-
missions, etc. (Index pp. 248-251);
and specific titles.
BOATING.
Charles river basin, in .... .
metropolitan parks, etc., in ... .
See also Boats.
BOATS.
canal, using, certificate of load, etc. .
fishermen, of, execution, exempt from seizure on
tax exemption ......
fishing laws, violations, forfeiture
search and seizure .....
hunting birds, use of certain, in, penalty .
Lord's day, letting on, permitted
work, unpaid, permitted on certain
passengers, conveying, on inland waters, licenses
penalty ....
power, propelled by, lights on certain
mufflers, etc., to be equipped with
renting, on certain great ponds, licenses, penalty .
trespass on, penalty .....
unlawful taking or using, penalty
trial justices, jurisdiction ....
See also Ships and Vessels; Steamboats and
Steamboat Companies; Wrecks.
BOB VEAL.
See Veal.
BODIES, DEAD.
See Dead Bodies.
BODY POLITIC.
r J.. ■, ^ j Preamble
formation and nature . . . . | Preamble
BOILER INSPECTORS.
See Public Safety, Department of (Index pp. 1069,
1071).
BOILER RULES, BOARD OF.
See Public Safety, Department of (Index p. 1068).
BOILERS, STEAM.
See Steam Boilers and Engines.
BOLTON.
congressional district, third, in ...
medical examiner district, fourth Worcester, in .
second district court of eastern Worcester, in district of
senatorial district, Worcester and Hampden, in .
BOMBARDMENT, INSURANCE AGAINST.
See Insurance, classes of insurance (Index p. 699)
BOMBS.
sale, explosion, etc., prohibited, penalty
search warrants for, forfeiture
57
38
218
57
Section
5
48 (r)
1-12A
Page
3116
319
2441-2445
1680
. 92
74A
1058
. 92
41
1050
. 88
9
979
. 235
34(9)
2930
. 59
5(20)
690
. 130
152
1614
. 130
74, 112, 152
1596, 1605, 1614
. 131
102
1642
. 136
6
1673
. 136
6
1673
. 140
191-193
1753
. 102
16
1202
. 102
15
1202
. 140
194-196
1753
. 266
120
3139
. 266
63
3128
. 219
23
2764
23
29
148
148
276
39,47
50,51
1-8
663
388
2741
666
1854, 1856
1857
3211-3214
146
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BOMBS — Concluded.
seizure of certain, notice, disposition, etc. .
unlawful possession penalized, arrest, etc. .
See also Explosives and Inflammable Fluids
AND Compounds; Fireworks. Fire-
crackers AND Torpedoes.
BOMB SHELLS.
See Explosives
Fluids and
AND Inflammable
Compounds.
BOND AND INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
annual statements by ... .
failure to file, false statements, etc., penalty
authority to do business, certificate .
suspension .....
court appeal ....
injunction against domestic company, etc.
omission of statement, effect
penalty on agent of unauthorized .
commissioner of banks, supervision, etc., by
deposit of capital with state treasurer, etc.
certificate of, in foreign state
securities composing, change
income on, company to have
trust as to, suit to enforce .
dividends, etc., regulation
examination ....
forfeiture of instalments paid to, regulated
insurance, etc., companies not subject to laws as to
penalty, general
receivers ....
unauthorized, penalty on agent
unsound, proceedings against .
BONDHOLDERS.
trust company as trustee of .... .
BONDS.
evidences of indebtedness, as, bucket dealings, so-
called, in, civil provisions
penal provisions .....
city, town or district, issued by, income tax ex
emption ....
local tax exemption .....
See also Municipal Finance (Index pp. 906, 907)
commonwealth, issued by, income tax exemption
local tax exemption ....
owned by, custody .....
See also State Finance (Index pp. 1257, 1262).
contracts for sale of certain, void .
counties, issued by, income tax exemption
local tax exemption .....
See also County Finance (Index pp. 316, 317).
forging, uttering, etc., penalties
See also Forgery and Counterfeiting.
gaming consideration, void for, exception
reclamation district expense, to defray .
redemption in numerical order forbidden, penalty
registered in place of coupon, certification by state
comptroller .....
registration of certain, penalties for refusal
security, term includes, blue sky law, under .
transfer of unexpended receipts from sale of cer-
tain ......
148
148
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
174
172
137
271
62
59
62
59
29
259
62
59
267
1.37
252
107
29
29
35
44
107
llOA
Sectioa
36
35,36
38
Page
1854
1853, 1854
5
2287
6
2287
3
2286
7
2287
7
2287
8
2287
6
2287
9
228S
1-8
2285-2287
1
2286
1
2286
1
2286
1
2286
2
2286
10
2288
4
2286
10
2288
11
2288
12
22S8
8
2287
9
2288
7,8
2287
2272
4-7
1679, 1680
3a-3S
3175-3177
l(a2)
758
5 (25)
691
1(«2)
758
5 (25)
691
41
225
6
3073
l(a2)
758
5(25)
691
1, 5
3144, 3145
3
1679
9
3032
7,8
1245
58
227
39, 58
224, 227
43
370
52,61
499, 501
4-6
1244, 1245
2(c)
1315
29
56
227
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
147
- Concluded.
constitutional au-
Art
place
BONDS — Continued.
evidences of indebtedness, as
United States, issued by,
thority
income tax exemption
local tax exemption .
surety, etc., in general, actions on, damages in
of penalty .
form of declaration ....
penal sum, judgment for .
execution on ... .
public officer, of or to, suit by successor
city, etc., officers, of, appropriations for
payment of premiums
surety company as surety on
civil actions, in, arrest cases, in, suit for breach of,
amount of judgment, etc.
execution ......
surety company as surety on .
recognizance, bond in lieu of .
county officers, deposit, examination
new, when required .....
payment of premiums ....
surety company as surety on .
criminal actions, in, surety company as surety on
recognizance, bond in lieu of .
district officers, of, payment of premiums
surety company as surety on .
fees of magistrates for approval ...
fidelity of certain persons, to guarantee
forging, uttering, etc., penalties ...
See also Forgery and Counterfeiting.
militia officers, of, schedule ....
pajTnent of principal and interest, insurance of
set-off of claim on .... .
state officers, of, amounts of certain, how fixed
approval, prerequisite to issuance of commission
when .....
examination, periodic, as to sufficiency, etc.
new, when required .....
public officer, by or to, suit by successor
reimbursement for premiums on
removal for failure to furnish new, when required
schedule .......
surety company as surety on . . .
See also Insurance (Index pp. 700, 701, 712, 724)
town, etc., officers, of, appropriations for
payment of premiums ....
surety company as surety on . . .
Chapter Section
surety, etc.
specific cases, in, absentees, estates of,
receivers of .
administrators (see Executors and Administra-
tors; Probate Bonds).
appeal bonds in civil actions [see Practice in CiviIj
Actions, appeals (Index pp. 1025,
1026)].
I 8
62 1 (a 2)
59 5 (24)
235 13
231 7 (12)
235 9
235 &-13
228 14
40 5 (1)
41 109A
4 7 (40)
41 109A
175 47 (4), 105-107
224 8
223 133
175 105
175 105
30 20
30 20
35 43A
4 7 (40)
175 47 (4), 105-107
175 105
41 109A
175 47 (4), 105-107
262 23
175 47 (4)
267 1, 5
33 74
175 47 (4)
232 2
30 15
30 14
30 18, 20
30 18
228 14
30 17
30 19
30 16
30 18
41 109A
175 47 (4), 105-107
40 5 (1)
41 109A
4 7 (40)
41 109A
175 47 (4), 105-107
205 1(4), 6A,7A, 8-11,
14-18, 19A, 24,
25, 27-30
Page
5
758
691
2925
2852
2925
2925
2841
402
451
113
451
2319, 2357, 2358
2823
2819
2357
2357
233
233
371
113
2319, 2357, 2358
2357
451
2319, 2357, 2358
3093
2319
3144, 3145
325
2320
2898
232
232
232, 233
233
2841
232
233
232
233
451
2319, 2357, 2358
402
451
113
451
2319, 2357, 2358
2602, 2605-2609
148
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
Page
BONDS — Continued.
surety, etc., specific cases, in — Continued.
attorney general, cashier in department of
auditor, state .....
deputies ......
bail (see Bail).
banks, commissioner of, assistants
liquidating agents
loss of assets, insurance against .
barbers, board of registration of, secretary
blasting of rock, etc. ....
blind, division of the, director
cashier, department of attorney general, in
department of state secretary, in
city contracts, to accompany, uniform charter, under
See also, infra, surety, etc., specific cases, in,
town, etc.
collection agencies ......
conservators (see Guardians and Conservators;
Probate Bonds).
constables ........
corporations and taxation, commissioner of
county treasurer, vacancy, to fill .
court officers, Suffolk, Middlesex and Worcester
counties, in .
Suffolk and Worcester counties, in, payment of
premiums . . . . .
courts, clerks of the, temporary clerks, assistant clerks
district, clerks and assistant clerks
land, recorder and assistant recorders
superior, in Suffolk county, clerks, temporary
clerks and assistant clerks
supreme judicial, for the commonwealth, clerks and
assistant clerks ....
for Suffolk county, clerk, temporary clerk and
assistant clerk ....
deposits with other than banks, as to .
deeds, registers of ..... .
vacancy, to fill .
district courts (see, supra, surety, etc., specific
cases, in, courts).
embalming, board of registration in, secretary
executors (see Executors and Administrators;
Probate Bonds).
expresses, foreign, general agents ....
ferrymen ........
fire districts, officers of .....
See also, supra, surety, etc., in general, district
officers, of.
fireworks, manufacture, storage, display
fish, public weighers of, and deputies
foreign bankers, so-called .....
guardians (see Guardians and Conservators;
Probate Bonds).
income tax assessors ......
industrial schools for boys and for girls, superin-
tendents
insane, etc., state hospitals for, treasurers
insurance, brokers, special
commissioner of ... .
jailers, masters or keepers, certain
land court (see, supra, surety, etc., specific cases,
in, courts).
libraries, law, county, treasurers ....
pubUc, treasurers ......
12
2
156
11
1
154
11
2,5
154
26
2,3
208, 209
167
34
2195
175
47(4)
2320
13
40
172
148
19-21
1850
69
24
847
12
2
156
9
2
145
43
29
463
93
24-28
1072,
1073
41
92,93
446
14
2
173
54
143
633
221
70
2784
221
77
2785
221
12
2773
221
12,
29-31
2773,
2775
185
11
2484
221
12
29-31
2773,
2775
221
12,
29-31
2773,
2775
221
12,
29-31
2773,
2775
169
2-5
2231,
2232
36
3
377
54
143
633
13
159
88
48
48
41
169
14
120
123
175
26
12G
78
78
30
69, 71, 72
40-42
88, 89
2-5
10
170
1991
978
531
1855
445, 446
2231, 2232
175
8
1458
28
1485
168
2392
6
209
16
1529
4
898
10
900
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BONDS — Continued.
surety, etc., specific cases, in — Continued.
liquidating agents (see, supra, surety, etc., specific
cases, in, banks),
loan agencies, supervisor of .
Lyman school for boys, superintendent .
Massachusetts, nautical school, commanding offi
cer .....
reformatory, superintendent and acting superin-
tendent ....
training schools, superintendents
medical e.xaminers .....
medicine, board of registration in, secretary .
militia, paymaster, etc., in, requirement, reimburse
ment of premiums
schedule bonds .....
motor, bus operators .....
vehicle liability [see Insurance, classes of in-
surance, surety, corporate, motor
vehicle liability bonds (Index p.
712)].
normal schools, state, principals ....
optometry, board of registration in, secretary
pharmacy, board of registration in, secretary .
pilots ........
prison camp and hospital, superintendent and acting
superintendent ....
probate (see Probate Bonds).
probate and insolvency, registers and assistant
registers ....
probation officers .....
public works, etc., certain, labor, materials, etc., on
to secure payment for .
railroads, etc., not to require certain, of employees
reclamation district, treasurer
reformatory for women, superintendent and acting
superintendent
sanatoria, state, treasurers ....
savings bank officers, schedule or blanket
secretary, state ......
sheriffs .......
acting as jailers, masters, etc.
special .......
sinking fund commissioners, treasurer .
small loans licensees .....
state, auditor ......
deputies ......
farm, superintendent and acting superintendent
hospitals for the insane, etc., treasurers
infirmary, superintendent ....
penal institutions, wardens, etc., of, amount, state
comptroller to fix .
prison, warden and acting warden
camp and hospital, warden
colony, superintendent and acting superin
tendent ....
purchasing agent .....
schools for the feeble minded, treasurers
secretary ......
cashier in department of . . .
treasurer ......
deputy ......
employees ......
superior court (see, supra, surety, etc., specific
cases, in, courts).
Section
149
Page
. 26
4
209
. 120
8
1458
. 74
51
885
. 125
3,5
1517
. 120
8
1458
. 38
3,4
38g
,389
. 13
11
166
. 33
71-73
325
. 33
74
32S
,326
. 159A
6
2019,
2020
73
13
13
103
125
217
276
/ 30
\ 149
159
252
125
17
168
9
37
126
37
41
140
11
11
125
123
122
125
125
125
125
7
123
9
9
10
10
10
4
873
17
167
23
168
6
1205
3,5
1517
11, 12, 23
2728,
2730
84
3228
39,40
236, 237
29
1868
4
1991
6
3030
3,5
1517
9
184
24
2206
1
145
2,7,9
383, 384
16
1529
4,5
383, 384
44
435
105
1731,
1732
1
154
2,5
154
3,5
1517
28(6)
1485
4
1472
3,5
1517
3,5
1517
3
1517
3,5
1517
4
133
28(6)
1485
1
145
2
145
2,3
149
4
150
5
150
150
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BONDS — Concluded.
surety, etc., specific cases, in — Concluded.
supreme judicial court (see, supra, surety, etc.,
specific cases, in, courts).
surety company as surety on ....
See also Insurance (Index pp. 700, 701, 712, 724)
teachers' retirement board, secretary
town, etc., clerks
collectors of taxes
special
temporary
treasurers
deputies
temporary
trust funds, as custodians of
treasurer, county, vacancy, to fill
state
deputy
employees
trial justices
trust companies, officers of
trustees (see Probate Bonds; Trustees)
voting machines, etc., persons selling
warehousemen, public ....
See also Attachment of Property; Bail; Recog-
nizances; Securities.
BONDSMEN, PROFESSIONAL.
approval and registration ..... 276
See also Bail, criminal cases, in.
BONFIRES.
See Fires and Fire Prevention and Protection.
BONUS.
agent, etc., to, prohibited, penalty .
commonwealth, claim against, oath denying
militia officers, to, penalty
public officer, to, penalty
small loans, as to, regulated, penalty
town, etc., claim against, oath denying
See also Contracts, public; Gratuities.
BOOKS.
execution, exemption of certain, from seizure on
false entries in, penalty, etc. .....
evidence ........
in books, term defined as to records of towns, etc.
obscene, search warrants for .....
public, etc., copies of certain, as evidence .
school (see Schools, public).
soliciting subscriptions to. United States uniform, in,
penalty .....
state, duplicate, obsolete, etc., disposal
See also Account Books; Libraries.
BOOMS.
Connecticut river, in, licensing .... 91
BOOTBLACKING.
business on Lord's day, when permitted
minors, by, regulated, penalty
BORAX.
sale, certain laws not to apply to . . . .112
BORROWING.
cities, towns, etc., by (see Municipal Finance)
commonwealth, by (see State Finance).
Section
Page
4
7(40)
113
41
109A
451
175
47 (4), 105-107 2319,
2357, 2358
15
18
179
41
13
428
60
13
718
60
14
718
41
40
434
41
35
433
41
37
434
41
40
434
41
46
435
54
143
633
10
2,3
149
10
4
150
10
5
150
219
4
2761
172
13
2267
54
39
604
105
1
1211
61B
13
3224
271
39
3177
29
61
228
33
84,85
329
268
7-12
3152-3154
140
100, 103
1730, 1731
40
46
421
235
34(3)
2929
266
67
3129
266
68
3129
4
7(13)
111
276
1-8
3211-3214
233
76
2913
264
lOA
3107
30
42
237
1026
136
6 1674
101
19, 20 1195
149
69-73, 78, 83, 95 1876-1879, 1884
35
1382
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
151
Chapter
BORROWING — Concluded.
counties, by (see County Finance).
United States, by, authority .... Art. I
BOSTON.
in general, actions, by, no entry fee . . . 262
by and against, venue of certain . . . 223
transfer from Suffolk county .... 223
Animal Rescue League of, agents of, appointment as
special police officers, etc. . . 147
animals, inspectors of, officials as, application of
certain laws to . . . .129
Back Bay, lands in, actions by commonwealth to re-
cover, general time limitation not to
affect 260
Brighton district, municipal court of, district . .218
concurrent jurisdiction, criminal, municipal court
of Boston, with . . . .218
building laws, certain, inapplicable . . .143
(For laws applicable, see Index p. 167.)
cadets, first corps of, in, purchase of armory . . 33
Charlestown district, municipal court of, district . 218
jurisdiction, waters and islands, over certain . 218
charter, uniform form of, may not adopt . . 43
cinematographs, certain laws inapplicable . . 143
special provisions applicable . . . .143
congressional districts, ninth to twelfth, in . .57
coimty commissioners in, mayor and city council to
act as . . . . . .34
court sittings in, equity matters, for . . .214
courts, municipal, district, etc., of, jurisdiction . 218
Dorchester district, municipal court of, district . 218
East Boston, district court of, district . . .218
interpreter in . . . . . .218
jurisdiction, waters and islands, over certain . 218
flats in, state acquisition ..... 91
elevators, certain laws inapplicable . . . 143
installation, etc., in, penalty .... 143
appeals ....... 143
fines, certain, payable to, penalty for failure . . 280
fires in, investigation ...... 148
reports ........ 148
food, sale in "market limits" regulated . . 94
grand jurors from ...... 277
house of detention in, females, removal to, for de-
tention . . . . .147
Hyde Park district, municipal court of West Rox-
bury district, in district of .218
islands, waters, concurrent jurisdiction of municipal
courts ...... 218
jury, lists, preparation in, decision of disputed ques-
tion 234
service, inhabitancy, etc., in, no disqualification . 220
juvenile court (see District Courts).
land court, recorder's office in ... . 185
sittings in ...... . 185
rooms for, city to provide . . . .185
licenses, signing, etc., of certain .... 140
Lord's day, sale of certain articles on . . . 136
" market limits " of , sale of food in ... 94
Massachusetts school of art at . . . .73
metropolitan, parks district, in . . . .92
share of expense ...... 92
Section
Page
4
3088
7,9
2795, 2796
10
2796
10
1835
26
1584
31
3080
1
2740
1 2740
2, 3, 15, 16, 20, 21, 1765, 1767-1772,
24-34, 42, 43, 1774-1776
45-49, 51
42
317
1
2740
2,3
2742
2
457
82
1782
72, 84, 85
1781, 1783
1
663, 664
4
356
37
2675
1
2740, 2741
1
2740
1
2740
68
2756
2,3
2742
8
1025
64,70
1779, 1780
62-71
1779, 1780
70
1780
2, 8, 9, 11
3273-3275
3
1845
8
1847
146
1124
2
3234
20
2,3
1838
2741
2742
4
2916
10
2767
7
2483
1
2482
1
2482
202
1755
7,8
1674
146
1123
1
872
33
1048
t-59
1053, 1054
152
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BOSTON — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
metropolitan — Concluded.
sewerage systems, in .....
water district, in ..... .
moving picture machines (see, supra, in general, cine-
matographs),
municipal, court of the city of (see District Courts).
courts in, fees, payment by clerks
advances and accounting
fines, accounting for .....
See also District Courts.
parking spaces for motor vehicles, records
pension laws, certain, inapplicable to . . .
pilots (see Pilots).
port of, development by commonwealth
freight differential against, forbidden .
printing plant owned, etc., by, printing of ballots in
prohibited .
probate court held at .
Norfolk county, for, sessions at .
railroad crossings in, alteration
railroads, city council's power as to
freight differential against, by, forbidden
having terminus in, lease, etc., regulated
Roxbury district, district court of, district
concurrent jurisdiction, criminal, municipal court
of Boston, with
school, janitors, municipal pensions for, certain laws
not applicable to .
offenders, commitment
senatorial districts, first to eighth Suffolk, Norfolk
and Suffolk, in . . .
South Boston district, commonwealth flats in, im
provement ....
municipal court of, district
jurisdiction, waters and islands, over certain
Suffolk county, public l^uildings for, to provide
superior court sittings at ... .
equity cases, single justice
supreme judicial court sittings at .
equity cases, single justice
teachers, municipal pensions for, certain laws not
applicable to . . .
retirement association, laws not applicable to
certain teachers
tenement house laws, exempt from certain
theatres, etc., licensing in .
West Roxbury district, municipal court of, district
Boston harbor, Apple island in, acquisition by
commonwealth authorized
boarding vessel, etc., without right, in, penalty
court recoverable in ... .
limits of harbor for .
concurrent jurisdiction of municipal courts over
dredging in, regulated .....
eminent domain takings for ....
improvement by commonwealth .
lands, flats, etc., in, improvement, etc. .
license for wharves, piers, etc., in, non-use of, etc
limits, pilotage purposes, for
material from, taking regulated
metropolitan water, etc., pipes under, etc.
pilots (see Pilots).
92
92
218
218
280
90
32
91
160
53
54
215
215
159
160
160
160
218
218
32
77
57
91
218
218
34
212
214
211
214
32
32
144
143
218
91
102
102
102
218
91
91
91
91
91
103
91
92
Section
1
10
49
49
8
1038
1040
2752
2752
3274
32 1005
42-45,56-60,77, 290,291,293,294,
80-83 299-301
2,3-9
1021
-1025
210
2072
32
574
40
604
62
2689
62
2689
59
2005
2
2027
210
2072
62
2042
1
2741
1
2741
45
291
1
894
3
665
2
1021
1
2741
2, 3
2742
3
356
14-16
2659
37
2675
12, 16, 17
2653-2655
37
2675
42
290
18
276
1
1785
34
1772
1
2741
8
1024
1
1199
3
1199
4
1200
2,3
2742
52-56
1034
1035
5
1023
2,3-9
1021
-1025
2,3-9
1021
-1025
16
1027
1
1204
2
1021
32
1048
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
153
Chapter
BOSTON — Continued.
Boston harbor — Concluded.
Port of Boston Fund ......
certain payments from .....
railroads, construction in .... .
smelts, use of seine, net, etc., to catch, in, forbidden,
penalties .....
term defined .......
See also Waters and Waterways.
municipal officers, etc., auditor, jail and house of
correction, Suffolk county, allow-
ance of accounts .
requisition on, for municipal court fees, etc.
Suffolk county, auditor of, to be
finances, duties as to .
medical examiner's returns, etc., to
budget commissioner, duties, certain
building, commissioner, cinematographs, powers as to
elevator regulations, member of board of, to be
enforcement of certain laws and orders .
illegal erection of buildings, petition to restrain
signs on public ways, powers as to .
department, building laws, powers and duties
as to, penalties ....
inspectors of, inspector, term includes, building
laws, in ... .
See also Buildings.
inspector, elevators, to regulate, penalty
city, clerk of, representative districts, Suffolk, return
of apportionment to
council, classification of Suffolk county positions
salaries, etc., duties as to
land court, rooms for, to provide, etc.
See also City Councils.
collector, actions by, transfer from Suffolk county
courts of Suffolk county, interest on money paid
into, to receive
fines, etc., certain, payable to .
municipal court of Boston, clerks of, to account to
for certain funds .
election commissioners, certificate of election of
register of deeds, issue by
general powers as to elections, terms included in
jurors, lists of, to prepare, penalties .
records of votes for certain officers, examination
etc. .....
transmission by and to .
representative districts, Suffolk, return of ap-
portionment to .
rolls of volunteer militia, to receive
voters, list of, to state secretary
witnesses before .....
See also Election Commissioners and Commis-
sions; Elections.
fire, commissioner, explosives, etc., certain certifi-
cates as to, filing, etc., penalty
fires, investigation and report as to
poles, insulation of, duties as to .
wires, inspection of, duties as to .
department, certain laws inapplicable to
jury duty, members exempt from .
health commissioner, certain laws inapplicable to .
institutions department, adoption of children,
notice to
91
91
160
130
91
126
218
35
35
38
35
143
22
143
143
85
143
143
143
57
35
185
223
35
280
218
54
50
234
54
54
57
33
54
233
148
148
166
166
48
234
111
210
Section
6
52
96
71-73
1
29,33
49
42
12
7, 19
56
72, 84, 85
11
54, 59
57
36-38, 40, 41, 52,
54,55
1
62-71
5
56
1
10
23
2, 8, 9, 11
56
121
1
4-6, 37-41
121, 123
112
5
68
53
8-11
13, 16
3,8
34
34
37
1
26
Page
1024
1034
2050
1596
1021
1530, 1531
2752
370
363
390, 392
375
1781, 1783
196
1777, 1778
1778
966
1772-1774, 1777
1764
1779, 1780
667
375
2482
2796
365
3273-3275
2754
626
543
2915-2917, 2922
626
623
667
324
608
2902, 2903
1848, 1849
1846, 1847
2183
2182
524
2915
1333
2648
154
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BOSTON — Continued.
municipal officers, etc. — Continued.
institutions department — Concluded.
agents of, insane, etc., persons, temporary care of ,
may request .....
children, neglected, commitment to .
powers as to .
child welfare division of, tuition, etc., of certain /
children, powers and duties . . \
dead bodies, to deliver for dissection, when .
drug addicts, temporary care of, may request
infants, abandonment, certain penalties not
applicable to ....
receipt of, notice to public welfare department
mentally retarded children in control of, placing
in towns, etc., regulated
vocational schools, payment for tuition in
state infirmary, certification of persons to .
escapes from, begging after, complaints .
tuition, etc., of certain minor charges in other
towns, etc., to pay, etc. .
vehicle, to provide, for transportation of certain
children
licensing board, billiard, etc., tables, bowling alleys
hcensing, etc.
intelhgence offices, hcensing, etc.
hcensing authorities, to have powers of
picnic groves, hcensing, etc.
signing, etc., of certain Ucenses .
skating rinks, etc., hcensing, etc.
See also Licenses and Permits (Index p. 784).
listing board [see Elections, voters (Index p. 438)]
mayor, licensing officer for theatres, etc., to be
municipal, court of the city of Boston, expenses
for medical service in, to approve
courts, clerical assistance in, powers as to
overseers of the public welfare, adoption of certain
children, notice to . . .
See also Public Welfare, Local Boards of.
penal institutions commissioner, dead bodies, to
deliver for dissection, when
house of correction in Suffolk county, master,
appointment ....
nightwalkers, prisoners sentenced as, discharge
pensions for employees, recommendations
rules as to, enforcement . . , .
record of proceedings to be kept .
jail and house of correction in Suffolk county, for-
feitures by keeper, etc., for neglect,
etc., recovery and use .
liberty permits for prisoners, granting
information to board of probation
revocation ....
arrest, etc., upon, by order of .
release of prisoners on parole .
information to board of probation
return to prison of, following, by order of
officers appointed by, removal for using intoxicat-
ing hquor .....
prisoners, refractory, solitary imprisonment
reports, annual, by, commissioner of correction,
to 127
rules by, restrictions as to . . . . 124
pilot commissioners, appointment, etc. . . . 103
Boston Marine Society to recommend . . 103
Section
Page
123
79
1498
119
45,46
1446
119
46
1446
74
7A
877
76
7-10
892, 893
113
1-5
1399, 1400
123
80
1498
119
11
1441
119
6
1440
71
46
864
74
7A
877
122
7
1473
122
24
1475
76
7-10
892, 893
119
41
1445
140
177, 202
1748, 1755
140
42, 202
1719, 1755
140
1
1712
140
188, 202
1752, 1755
140
202
1755
140
186, 202
1752, 1755
143
218
218
210
113
126
127
32
126
126
127
127
276
127
127
127
276
127
127
127
34
55
69
1-5
16
143
46
11
11
5,8
128, 140, 142, 143
100
148
149
141
100
141, 149
14
44
10
1
2
2
1772
2754
2756
264S
1399, 1400
1528
1561
291
152S
1528
1536
1558, 1560, 1561
3232
1562
1562
1561
3232
1561, 1562
1538
1542
1537
1513
1204
1205
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
155
Chapter
BOSTON — Continued.
municipal officers, etc. — Continued.
police commissioner, arrests, reports of, to com-
missioner of correction, penalty . 124
athletic, etc., associations, change of location,
permission .....
auctioneers' licenses .....
auction estabhshments, licensing of certain
boxing matches, illegal, notice of certain
charitable, etc., corporations, investigation of
proposed .....
clubs, etc., incorporation and change of name
corporations, certain, boxing, illegal, at, to re-
port ......
liquor selling, gaming, illegal, to report .
dogs, hcensing, etc. ......
See also Dogs.
drunkenness, information as to cases of, to
furnish .....
junk dealers, etc., licensing, etc.
lockup keeper, to appoint ....
lunch carts, licensing .....
money lenders, certain, inspection of books, etc.,
penalties for refusal, etc. . . 140
motor vehicles, second hand, etc., sale, licensing,
etc., penalty for hindering entry,
etc • . .140
pawnbrokers, licensing, etc. . . . .140
See also Pawnbrokers.
permits. Lord's day, work, necessary, perform-
ance of, on . . 136
physical examination of arrested persons, report
to 276
police matrons ...... 147
probation, records, etc., open to . . . 276
second hand articles, dealers in, licensing, etc. . 140
signing, etc., of certain licenses .... 140
stations for detention of females . . . 147
witnesses before ...... 233
police department, captain, gaming houses, obstruc-
tions in, removal by . . . 271
chief inspector, money lenders, inspection of
books, etc., penalty for refusal . 140
food sale in "market limits", to regulate . . 94
members not subject to retirement as veterans . 32
superintendent, district attorney, to furnish police
officers to . . . . .12
insane, etc., persons, arrest .... 123
money lenders, inspection of books, etc. . . 140
registrar, births, marriages, etc., of, certain laws
applicable to .... 46
retirement, board, executive officer of, state reim-
bursement for pensioned teachers . 32
system for, judges' pensions, members not eligible 32
soldiers' relief commissioner, burial agent, to ap-
point . . . . .115
state aid, etc., powers and duties as to . . . 115
street commissioners, board of, fire prevention laws,
licensing authority as to, to be .148
lunch carts, licensing ..... 140
teachers, pension laws not applicable to . . 32
retirement system as affecting , . . .32
Section
Page
1515
180
26
2448
100
1,2
1186
100
14-17
1188, 1189
180
28
2448
ISO
5
2442
180
5
2442
180
28
2448
180
27
2448
140
137, 138,
146, 147,
150
1739-1742
272
50
3188
140
54
202-205 1721,
1754, 1755
40
35
417
140
49,50
1720, 1721
87-89
1727, 1728
59, 63-67 1722-1724
70, 72, 77-79, 1724-1726, 1754,
202-205 1755
1675
33
3218
18-20
1837, 1838
100
3232
54, 202-205
1721, 1754, 1755
202
1755
18, 19
1837
8-11
2902, 2903
25
3173
87-89
1727, 1728
146
1124
60
294
21
161
78, 88, 95
1497, 1500, 1503
87-89
1727, 1728
22
514
16(1)
275
64,65
295
19
1422
3, 12, 17, 18
1413, 1418,
1420-1422
1
1845
49, 50
1720, 1721
42
290
18
276
156
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
28
218
57
35
280
164
161
161
28
123
123
19
19
Chapter
BOSTON — Concluded.
municipal officers, etc. — Concluded.
transit department, metropolitan planning division,
officer to serve in .
treasurer, municipal court fees, to advance, etc.
representative districts of Suffolk county, return of
apportionment to .
Suffolk county, to be treasurer of . . .
witness fees, etc., payment ....
BOSTON CONSOLIDATED GAS COMPANY.
consolidation with Edison Electric Illuminating Com-
pany, authority withheld
BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY COMPANY.
service at cost, not subject to laws as to .
public control act (1919, Special Acts 159; extended,
1931, 333).
transportation area laws not applicable to
trustees of, relations with metropolitan planning divi-
sion ......
BOSTON JUVENILE COURT.
See District Courts (Index p. 378).
BOSTON MARINE SOCIETY.
See Pilots.
BOSTON MUNICIPAL COURTS.
See District Courts.
BOSTON PSYCHOPATHIC HOSPITAL.
board of patients in ..... .
mental diseases department, under ....
trustees, appointment, etc. .....
mental diseases department, in .
See also Insane, Feeble Minded and Epileptic
Persons, institutions for (Index
p. 685); Mental Diseases, De-
partment of; State Hospitals.
BOSTON, REVERE BEACH AND LYNN RAILROAD
COMPANY.
commutation tickets, exempt from laws as to .
BOSTON STATE HOSPITAL.
mental diseases department, under .
trustees, appointment, etc. ....
mental diseases department, in . . .
See also Insane, Feeble Minded and Epileptic PeR'
sons, institutions for (Index p
685); Mental Dise.\ses, Depart-
ment of; State Hospitals.
BOSTON TERMINAL COMPANY.
loitering in station of, penalty .....
unlawful riding on locomotive, etc., in station of,
penaltv .....
BOSTON WORKHORSE RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
agents as special police officers ....
BOTTLES.
beverages, definitions ......
for sale of, registration .....
lubricating oils, used for sale of ... .
unlawful use of registered .....
prima facie evidence ......
purchase, as affecting ......
search warrant .......
BOTTOMRY.
bond or policy, money due on, proof in insolvency
money loaned on, insurance on ....
BOULEVARDS.
See Metropolit.^n Districts, parks district (In-
dex pp. 841, 842); Ways.
Section
Page
160
123
19
19
5
214
49
2752
6
667
1
362
10
3274
102
2163
115
2113
159
2124
6
214
96
1504
25
1484
6
188
5
187
190
2068
25
1484
6
188
5
187
160
219
2074
160
220
2074
147
10
1835
110
1
1309
110
17
1312
98
14A
1174
110
18
1313
110
19
1313
110
18
1313
110
20
1313
216
31
2696
175
47(2)
2319
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BOULEVARD STOP ACT, SO-CALLED.
designation, prerequisites to becoming effective, traffic
regulations ..... 89
See also Road, Law of the; Ways, public.
BOUNDARIES.
burying places, of, fences, etc., as
cities and towns, of, changes in
county maps, on
determination by land court
Section
highway maps to show
monuments, erection .
obliteration, removal, forbidden, penalty
perambulation of town, etc., Unes .
penalty on selectmen for neglect, etc., to make
public works department, duties as to .
seaward .......
signs at, public works department, by .
stream or highway constituting
survey, improvement of ... .
maps, sale by public works department
triangulation points as evidence of
commonwealth, of, changes in, filing
marine
removal, penalty
proceedings for
repair
counties, of .
determination by land court
highway maps to show ....
crimes near, of county or judicial district, venue
determination by land court ....
districts, of, determination by land court .
fences as ...... .
flats, of, determination by land court
landing places, of, ascertainment
fences, etc., as ..... .
partition fences as .
precincts, of, center of streets as . . .
removal, destruction, etc., of, penalty
training field, of, fences, etc., as . . .
ways and pubUc places, of, fences, buildings, taken as
monuments, erection ....
relocation of ways for establishment
BOUNTY.
seals, on, certificate, penalty, etc.
wild cats, etc., for kilUng ...
BOURNE.
congressional district, fifteenth, in
first district court of Barnstable held at
medical examiner district, second Barnstable, in
senatorial district, Cape and Plymouth, in
BOUTS.
boxing (see Boxing Matches).
BOVINE ANIMALS.
See Animals; Cattle; Conservation, Depart-
ment OF, divisions, animal in-
dustry, of (Index pp. 260, 261).
BOW AND ARROW.
hunting deer with .......
86
42
34
/ 42
1185
81
42
42
42
42
f 42
1 81
42
81
42
91
91
42
1
1
1
1
1
34
/ 42
t 185
81
277
/ 42
1 185
/ 42
t 185
86
/185
1240
49
54
266
86
86
86
82
130
131
57
218
38
57
157
Page
984
2
973
7
454
2
356
12
455
Ki)
2482
1
930
4,7
454
10, 11
455
2-6
453, 454
6
454
7-9
454
1
930
1
453
1
930
8
454
33
1031
33
1031
9
454
5
94
3
93
5
94
5
94
4
94
1
355
12
455
Ki)
2482
1
930
57
3243
12
455
1(J)
2482
12
455
Ki)
2482
2
973
K^)
2482
19-26
2963, 2964
16
981
2
973
14
537
2
596
94
3134
2
973
2
973
1
973
11
942
155
1615
133
1650
1
664
1
2736
1
387
3
665
131
109
1643
158
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
Page
BOWLING ALLEYS.
gaming, use for, forbidden
certain places, in, penalty
licenses for
fees ....
form, contents, etc.
keeping \vithout, penalty
place of, invalid elsewhere
revocation, etc. .
term ....
minors, employment in, requirement
penalty for admitting certain
police, etc., entry on premises, when authorized
unlawful use, penalty ....
trial justices, jurisdiction
BOX.
registration for sale of beverages in (see Bottles)
standard, apples, for, term defined .
farm produce for, established
BOXBOROUGH.
congressional district, third, in ...
first district court of northern Middlesex, in district of
medical examiner district, sixth Middlesex, in .
senatorial district, fifth Middlesex, in
BOXFORD.
central district court of northern Essex, in district of
congressional district, sixth, in ...
medical examiner district, sixth Essex, in .
senatorial district, fourth Essex, in .
BOXING COMMISSION, STATE.
See Public Safety, Department op (Index p. 1068)
BOXING MATCHES.
acceptance of laws as to, effect
resubmission to voters ....
admission fees, commonwealth's share
amateur, special licenses for .
betting, etc., on, penalty
boxers, minimum age ....
contests, number limited
forfeiture of prizes, etc., by .
good faith of, in competing .
interest, financial, in, hcensees barred .
licensing ......
payment to, for services
physical fitness .....
professional (see, infra, professional boxers).
protective device for ....
rounds, number limited
unlicensed matches, participating in, penalty
buildings used for Ucensed, admissions limited
decisions, rendering
gloves, weight
illegal, club charter void for
corporation, charter void for
engaging, etc., in
injunction against unlicensed .
judges, attendance required
decisions, rendering by
fees, fixing and payment
licensing ....
hcenses for, bond required, when
duration ....
fee ....
revocation or suspension
140
271
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
149
140
140
140
219
94
94
57
218
38
57
218
57
38
57
147
147
147
147
271
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
180
180
265
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
177
1748
4
3168
177
1748
202
1754
202
1754
178
1748
204
1755
177, 205
1748, 1755
202, 203
1754, 1755
95
1884
179
1748
201
1754
180
1748
25
2764
100
1112
99A
1111
1
663
1
2738
1
388
3
666
1
2737
1
663
1
387
3
666
48,49
1843
50
1843
40
1842
32
1840
42
3178
39
1842
38
1841
36
1841
36
1841
43
1842
35
1840
36,43
1841, 1842
36,37
1841
38
1841
38
1841
32
1840
41
1842
36
1841
38
1841
28
2448
28
2448
12
3110
45
1842
36
1841
36
1841
36
1841
35
1840
32, 34
1840
33
1840
32
1840
42
1842
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BOXING MATCHES — Concluded.
licenses for — Concluded.
rules and regulations as to .
special, for amateur organizations
exhibitions, etc., without decisions, for
state boxing commission to issue .
Lord's day, on, forbidden
managers of boxers, licensing .
officials, fees of, fixing and payment
licensing .....
penal laws, certain, not applicable to licensed
physicians at, attendance, duties, qualifications, etc.
fee for license, when not required .
licensing .....
payment of fee .
prize fighting law not applicable to licensed
professional boxers, definition .
licensing .....
receipts, commonwealth's share
distribution to towns, etc.
reports as to .
referees, attendance, duties, etc.
fees, fixing, payment, etc.
licensing .....
prizes, etc., when, may declare forfeited
rounds, number and length, limited .
seconds of boxers, licensing
spectators, age, minimum
number limited ....
unlicensed matches, at, penalty
stopping, by referees
termination of contest, time of
tickets, number to be sold, etc., limited
reports as to sale
timekeepers, licensing
trainers of boxers, licensing
unlicensed, holding, attending or participating
penalty
information as to
superior court may enjoin
See also Public Safety, Department of (Index
pp. 1068, 1069).
BOYLSTON.
congressional district, fourth, in ... .
medical examiner district, fourth Worcester, in .
second district court of eastern Worcester, in district of
senatorial district, Worcester and Hampden, in .
BOYNTON BICYCLE RAILWAY.
electric railroad laws applicable to .
See also Electric Railroads.
BRADFORD DURFEE TEXTILE SCHOOL OF FALL
RIVER.
general provisions ........
trustees, appointment ......
education department, to serve in . . .
See also Education, Department of (Index p. 403);
Vocational Education (Index
p. 1433).
BRADS.
See Nails.
BRAINTREE.
congressional district, thirteenth, in .
district court of East Norfolk, in district of
Chapter
147
147
147
147
/136
(147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
147
57
38
218
57
162
ction
Page
46
1843
32
1840
46
1843
33
1840
,32
1677, 1678
32
1840
35
1840
36
1841
35
1840
51
1844
37
1841
35
1840
35
1840
37
1841
51
1844
35
1840
35
1840
40
1842
47
1843
40
1842
36
1841
36
1841
35
1840
36
1841
38
1841
35
1840
39
1842
41
1842
32
1840
36
1841
38
1841
41
1842
40
1842
35
1840
35
1840
32
1840
45
1842
45
1842
1
663
1
388
1
2741
3
666
2125
74 .
42-46A
883
15
21
180
15
19
179
57
218
664
2739
160
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BRAINTREE — Concluded.
medical examiner district, fourth Norfolk, in
metropolitan parks district, in . , . .
senatorial district, Norfolk, in .
south metropolitan sewerage system, in .
BRAKEMAN.
assault, etc., on, penalty, arrest, etc.
See also Railroads, employees (Index p. 1109);
equipment and operation (Index
p. 1111).
BRAKES.
See Motor Vehicles, brakes (Index p. 886); Rail-
roads, equipment and operation
(Index p. 1111); Street Railways,
construction, equipment and
operation (Index p. 1284).
BRAND.
term defined as to feedstuffs and fertilizers
See also Labels.
BRANT.
open season for .......
See also Anatidae; Game and Inland Fisheries.
BRAWLERS.
See Railers and Brawlers, Common.
BRAZIL WOOD.
adulteration of liquor with, penalty ....
BREACH OF THE PEACE.
BREAD AND BAKERY PRODUCTS.
adulteration, etc., forbidden, penalty
bread, loaves, weight regulated, penalty
Lord's day, making and sale, bakers, etc.,- by, on,
when permitted .
certain licensees, by . .
sale by weight, regulated
information, manufacturer to furnish
penalty for refusal
unwrapped, labelling regulated, penalty
containers for, regulated .
hearings before director of standards, prosecution
before .
labelling of ingredients regulated
penalty, general ....
preparation regulated
return of unsold, regulated
rolls and fancy bread, sale regulated
rope, so-called, dissemination prevented
seizure for use in evidence
standards, director of, appeals to
hearing before, for certain violations
sale of certain, to regulate
storage, transportation, etc., regulated, penalty
unsold stock, public health department to regulate sale
See also Bakeries; Food.
BREAKING, ENTERING, ETC.
attempts, penalty .......
district courts' jurisdiction .....
indictment, forms .......
insurance against .......
See also Insurance, classes of insurance, bur-
glary (Index pp. 699, 723).
penalties ........
See also Burglary; L.\rceny.
BREEDING.
animals, poultry, etc., corporations for
Chapter
Section
Page
38
1
388
92
33
1048
57
3
665
92
1
1038
59
93, 94, 104
2015, 2017
94
131
270
94
94
136
136
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
274
218
277
175
266
180
87
1082
1638
3162
4
1085
7, 8, 10
1086
, 1087
6
1673
6
1673
7-9
1086
, 1087
8
1086
10
1087
4. 8, 10
1085
-1087
3
1085
9
1087
4
1085
10
1087
4
1085
5
1086
8
1086
5
1086
9
1087
9
1087
9
1087
9
1087
3,10
1085
1087
6
1086
6
3206
26
2747
Forms
3249
47 (12)
2321
14-19
3118
1-1 2 A
2441
-2445
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BREEDING — Concluded.
See also Corporatioxs, charitable and certain
other purposes, for (Index p. 285);
Pedigree.
BREWSTER.
congressional district, fifteenth, in
medical examiner district, first Barnstable, in
second district court of Barnstable, in district of
senatorial district. Cape and Plymouth, in
BRIBERY.
impeachable offense, to be . . . . Art
jurors, referees, etc., of, penalties
office holding, disqualifies for .... Art
police officers, of, penalty, etc. .
public, institutions, officers, of, penalty
officer, of, penalty ....
acceptance, etc., by, penalty
sheriff, etc., acceptance of bribe by, penalty
voters, of, forbidden ....
corrupt practice, as .
penalty ......
See also Bonus; Contracts, public; Gratuities.
BRIC-A-BRAC.
See Auction Establishments.
BRICK.
sewers, etc., use in .
BRICK KILNS.
smoke nuisance law, exempt from . . . ,
BRIDGE, GAME OF.
See Card Games.
BRIDGES.
building laws, exempt from certain ....
burning, penalty .......
Charles river, over, rebuilding .....
See also Charles River.
Connecticut, Merrimack and Westfield rivers, in,
licensing .....
construction, etc., of, approval by public works depart-
ment .....
defects in, death resulting from, actions for
liability for ......
excessive load as affecting
street railways, liability for ....
drains, over, on private lands ....
drawbridges, draw tender, appointment, duties, etc.
injury by vessel to, liabihty ....
railroad, regulation .....
See also Railroads.
regulations as to
removal of vessel obstructing, etc.
electricity, transmission lines, exception as to
great ponds, in, licenses for .
hea\^ loads, protection from ....
Highway Fund, use for .
injuring, destroying, etc., penalty
legislative grant, construction under, supervision
metropolitan, parks, adjoining, joint improvement
See also Charles River.
water district, of, liability for . . .
municipal indebtedness for ... .
private, proprietors, organization, repairs, etc. .
railing, etc., on, penalty for destroying, etc.
railroad, crossings, alteration, abolition, etc., of,
aflfecting ....
See also Railroads, crossings.
Chapter
Section
161
Page
57
1
664
38
1
387
218
1
2736
57
3
665
II
4
8
268
13, 14
3154
II
-
45
268
8A
3152
268
12
3154
268
7
3152
268
8,12
3152, 3154
268
37
3158
55
26
644
55
36
646
56
63
661
83
140
143
266
92
91
85
229
84
84
161
83
85
85
160
85
85
166
91
85
90
266
91
92
92
44
84
266
159
1
949
132
1738
3
1765
4
3116
69
1066
12
1025
35
972
1
2841
15
960
16
960
90
2109
4
950
27,29
970
28
970
120-127
2055, 2056
26
970
29
970
21
2178
13
1026
30-35
970-972
34
1008
107
3136
20
1028
88
1063
15
1042
7(4)
487
12-14
959
94
3134
59-82
2004-2013
162
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BRIDGES — Concluded.
railroad — Concluded.
examination, plans, etc.
guards on .
maintenance and repair
court enforcement
tide waters, etc., over .
ways, construction at intersections regulated
crossing at grade, to avoid
erection and repair .
wearing surface, agreements with towns, etc
regulations and by-laws relative to
See also Ways.
repair by several towns, etc.
enforcement of order .
warrants against delinquent towns, etc. .
reports relative to, preservation
river, cove, etc., construction over, regulated
See also Waters and Waterways, tide waters,
structures in (Index p. 1453)
speed on, regulation, etc.
city and town by-laws, etc. .
county commissioners, by-laws by
court enforcement ....
heavy vehicles, by ... .
incorporated bridges, on . . .
posting of regulations ....
state ways, on .... .
stocks in, taxable as personalty, etc.
street railways, of, examination, plans, etc.
maintenance and repair
court enforcement ....
use of public, by, guards, construction .
poles, wires, etc., maintenance on
repair by .....
temporary location in case of alteration
unlawful obstruction by, jjcnalty
structures on, destruction, etc., of, penalty
tide waters, over, construction regulated .
vessel injuring, liability ....
ways, included in term ....
See also County Commissioners; Ways.
BRIDGEWATER.
congressional district, fifteenth, in .
district court of Brockton, in district of
medical examiner district, first Plymouth, in
senatorial district, Plymouth, in . . .
BRIDGEWATER STATE HOSPITAL.
commitments to, indictment, etc., persons under
insane, etc., persons, not indicted .
indictment, etc., under ....
jurisdiction of department of correction
murder, etc., in case of ....
persons acquitted, insanity, because of .
supervision of mental diseases department
court order, inmates subject to, removal from .
discharge or transfer of inmates
insane, etc., patients in, support, charges and recovery
jurisdiction and control over ....
medical director, appointment, salary, duties, etc
prisoners, insane, etc., removal to, etc.
expense, paj'ment .....
reconveyance, if restored to sanity
sentences to, how construed ....
Chapter
Section
Page
. 1.59
83
2013
. 160
134
2058
. 159
84
2013
. 159
85
2013
. 160
96
2050
. 160
98
2050
. 160
97
2050
. 160
106, 107
2052
. 160
99
2051
. 85
1-35
964-972
. 84
2
956
. 84
3
956
. 84
4
957
. 66
8
828
. 91
14
1026
. 85
20-25
969, 970
. 85
21
969
. 85
20
969
. 85
25
970
. 85
31
971
. 85
22
969
. 85
24
969
. 85
23
969
. 59
4
686
. 159
83
2013
. 1.59
84
2013
. 1.59
85
2013
. 161
91
2109
. 161
45
2096
. 161
89
2108
. 161
73
2104
. 161
96
2110
. 266
94
3134
. 91
14-18, 20, 22
1026-1029
. 85
28
970
4
7(12)
111
. 57
1
664
. 218
1
2740
. 38
1
388
. 57
3
665
, 123
100, 101
1505, 1506
. 277
16
3236
. 123
100, 101
1505, 1506
. 123
22A
1483
. 123
101
1506
ri23
• \278
101
1506
13
3256
. 123
22A
1483
. 123
20
1482
. 123
22A
1483
r 123
96
1504
. 123
22A
1483
. 125
48
1525
. 123
100-105
1505-1508
. 127
123
1557
. 123
105
1507
. 123
22A
1483
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
163
BRIDGEWATER STATE HOSPITAL — Concluded.
state farm, to be part of .
See also Correction, Department of; Insane,
Feeble Minded and Epileptic
Persons (Index pp. 685, 686);
Penal and Reformatory Institu-
tions, commonwealth, of, state
farm (Index p. 977).
BRIEFS.
civil cases, in, expense, allowance as costs
criminal cases, in, commonwealth, of, expense of print-
ing
BRIGADIER GENERAL.
See Militia.
BRIGGS LAW, SO-CALLED.
provisions of .
BRIGHTON.
See Boston.
BRIMFIELD.
congressional district, third, in ....
district court of eastern Hampden, in district of
medical examiner district, first Hampden, in
senatorial district, Worcester and Hampden, in .
BRISTOL COUNTY.
agricultural school of ..... .
See also Vocational Education.
capital cases from Dukes and Nantucket counties, tried
in ..... .
district courts of, judicial districts ....
See also District Courts.
eminent domain, land takings by, in Dukes and Nan-
tucket counties, venue of actions
juries in, Dukes and Nantucket counties, from .
lobsters, hcenses to take, in
medical examiners, etc., in
Nantucket town, actions against, in
oysters, cultivation, etc., in, regulated
probate court for, sessions
registry of deeds districts in
representatives in general court, number apportioned
to . . .
smelts, taking in, regulated
superior court sittings in
adjournment to Fall River .
supreme judicial court, Dukes and Nantucket counties
cases arising in, to be heard in
jury sittings for .
law sittings for .
adjournment to Fall River
writs for Dukes and Nantucket counties, returnable
in . . .
BROCKTON.
congressional district, thirteenth, in
district court of, district .
isolation hospital, exempt from establishing, etc
medical examiner district, first Plymouth,
probate court held at . . .
senatorial district, Plymouth, in
superior court, adjourned sittings at
sittings at .
BROKERS.
blue sky law, so-called, term defined as to
registration under
Chapter
/ 123
1 125
Section
22A
48
Page
1483
1525
/231
\261
280
123
57
218
38
57
74
277
218
79
234
130
38
223
130
215
36
57
130
212
212
211
211
211
211
223
57
218
111
38
215
57
212
212
llOA
llOA
109
25
lOOA
2875
3085
3274
1505
1
663
1
2738
1
387
3
666
11, 25-37
878, 881, 882
50, 65
3242
3244
1
2736
15
909
14
2918
104-106
1604
1
387
7
2795
120-130
1607
-1609
62
2688
1
376
4
667
70
1596
14
2658
17
2660
19
2655
17
2655
13
2653
18
2655
24
2798
1
664
1
2740
92
1351
1
388
62
2689
3
665
17, 18
2660
14, 17, 18
2659,
2660
2(0
1316
8-11
1320
-1323
164
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
57
218
38
57
57
38
92
92
218
215
57
92
274
BROKERS — Concluded.
embezzlement, etc., by, penalty
insurance (see Insurance).
securities held by, for others, how taxed .
written statements of purchases or sales, to furnish
See also Agents; Corporations, in general, trans
fers of stock (Index pp. 277, 278)
Loans, small, business of mak-
ing; Securities (Index p. 1207)
BROME GRASS, SEEDS OF.
See Agricultural Seeds.
BROOKFIELD.
congressional district, third, in ...
district court of western Worcester, in district of
medical examiner district, ninth ^^'orcester, in
senatorial district, Worcester and Hampden, in
BROOKLINE.
congressional district, ninth, in
medical examiner district, eighth Norfolk, in
metropolitan, parks district, in
water district, in ....
municipal court of, district
probate court held at .
senatorial district, Norfolk and Suffolk, in
south metropolitan sewerage system, in
BROOKS.
See Waters and Waterways.
BROTHER.
accessory, when not deemed
See also Kindred.
BROWN TAIL MOTHS.
See Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths.
BRUSH.
See Slash and Brush.
BUCKETING, BUCKET SHOPS, ETC.
definitions of words, etc.
penalties ....
prima facie evidence of .
recovery of payments
prima facie evidence of intent
securities, etc., term defined
BUCKLAND.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of Franklin, held at Shelburne Falls in
medical examiner district, western Franklin, in .
senatorial district. Franklin and Hampshire, in .
BUCKWHEAT.
cental, sold by, certificate, etc. . . . .
seeds of (see Agricultural Seeds).
BUDGET.
cities, in ........
See also Municipal Finance (Index p. 900).
commissioner, state [see Administration and Fi-
nance, Commission on (Index
p. 15)].
state, constitutional provisions as to . Art. LXIII
general provisions ...... 29
salary increases, none unless in accordance with esti-
mates of ... .
See also State Finance (Index p. 1262).
towns, etc., in, submission ....
BUGGERY.
penalty .......
Chapter
Section
Page
. 266
56
3126
. 62
. 271
1(.0
38
759
3177
94
30
39
1
663
1
2741
1
388
3
666
1
663
1
388
33
1048
10
1040
1
2739
62
2689
3
665
1
1038
222
3205
271
35
3175
271
36, 37
3176
271
38
3177
137
4, 5
1679, 1680
137
6
1680
137
7
1680
57
1
662
218
1
2738
38
1
387
57
3
667
1143
39
4
395
43
55,63
471,473
44
32-34
495, 496
272
2,3
3-6
69
216-218
47
238
16
398
34
3185
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BUGLERS.
See Militia (Index pp. 847, 855).
BUILDINGS.
in general, boundaries of ways, etc., as . . .86
breach of peace, etc., in, entry by police . . 41
breaking and entering, insurance against . .175
penalties ....... 266
building lines, discontinuance regulated, damages . 82
erection, maintenance, etc., within, regulated . 82
highways, on . . . . . . .82
parkways, on . . . . . . .45
burning, etc., penalties ..... 266
burnt, dilapidated, dangerous, nuisances, abatement
as 139
See also Nuisances, common.
cities and towns, loans for construction, etc., by . 44
club dwelling houses, local regulation ... 40
common nuisances, as (see Nuisances, common).
commonwealth, of, construction (see Common-
wealth). ,
defacing, penalty ...... 266
county, of, defacing, penalty .... 266
See also Counties.
defacing, etc., penalties ..... 266
drug addicts, used by, nuisances, deemed . . 94
dwellings, cleansing, etc., of unfit, notice, penalty . Ill
clubs, used by, local regulation .... 40
eminent domain, on property taken by, disposition 79
explosion, malicious destruction, etc., by, penalty . 266
explosives, throwing into, etc., penalty . . . 266
fires, demolition at, indemnification ... 48
powers of engineers, fire districts, in . .48
gaming, in, owners or tenants, liability . . . 137
liquor selling, illegal, used for, abatement as nui-
sances ..... 139
See also Nuisances, common.
glass in, breaking, penalty ..... 266
grounds appurtenant to, grading, caring for, etc.,
weekly payment of wages by con-
tractors . . . . .149
height, abutting on parkways in certain towns,
etc., limitation . . . .45
industrial purposes, used for, term defined . .149
injuring, defacing, etc., penalty .... 266
inspectors of (see, infra, construction, alteration
and inspection).
lessors and lessees of (see Landlord and Tenant).
licenses for use of, building zones as affecting . . 40
liens on ....,,. . 254
See also Liens.
limits for combustible, towns, etc., in . . .143
loans, construction, on, misuse of proceeds, penalty 266
See also Mortgages, real property, of.
lots for, highways, etc., on, excess land takings
for ... . Art. XXXIX
military forces, entry by ... ,
monument on way, as, when
moving, on public ways ....
wires, cutting for .... .
municipal, lease . ...
loans for construction, etc.
nuisance on way, abatement as, cost, how paid
numbering, regulation by towns, etc.
oil of vitriol, coal tar, etc., throwing into, etc., penalty
parks, erection in, regulated
33
86
85
166
40
44
86
40
266
45
165
Section
Page
2
973
98
447
47 (12)
2321
16-18
3118
6, 7, 37
940, 947
6, 7, 37
940, 947
6, 7
940
11
504
1-10
3116,3117
1-3
1703, 1704
7(3)
487
21 (15)
412
96
3135
97
3135
94, 96, 97
3134, 3135
210
1141
128
1359
21 (15)
412
1, 13
903, 908
101
3135
102
3135
3-6
518
75
532
2
1679
14-18
1706-1708
114
3138
148
1895
11
504
1
1862
104
3136
27
414
1-26
3048-3055
4, 5
1765, 1766
38A
3122
_
58
124, 125
339
1
973
18
969
39-41
2184
3
401
7(3)
487
4
974
21 (10)
412
103
3136
7
503
166
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BUILDINGS — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
permits for construction, building zones as affecting 40
prior, adoption, etc., of zoning ordinance, etc., as
affecting ....
portable, etc., conditional sales
projections, etc., on, regulation by cities
prostitution, used for, abatement as nuisance
See also Nuisances, common.
public, construction, alteration, etc., security
payment for labor, etc.
fire prevention requirements .
drinking cups, common, use in, restricted, penalty
engines, stationary, near, licensing
removal as nuisance .
lien not to attach to . . .
security for payment of labor, etc.
towels, common, use in, restricted, penalty
See also Public Buildings.
riot, destruction in, penalty .....
search, etc., of (see Forfeited Goods; Search
W.AJiRANTs; Seizures).
sectional restriction ....
appeals ......
certiorari by aggrieved party .
witnesses before board of
by-laws and ordinances, by
constitutional provisions as to . . . Art
court enforcement ....
exemption of existing, etc.
notice and hearing ....
permits, prior, adoption, etc., of ordinance, as
affecting
repeal or modification .
variation of application
withholding .....
public service corporation exempt, when
repeal, etc., of ordinance, etc.
use for certain purposes, prohibition .
snow and ice, fall of, from, town by-laws, etc., as to
state highways, encroaching on, removal
stealing, from, putting in fear, etc., for purpose of,
penalty ....
in, penalty ......
structures attached to, projecting over way, regu
lated .....
superintendents of, local, building permits, to with-
hold, when .
tenement house laws as affecting, in general
Section
27
Page
414
. 40
30A
416
. 184
13
2476
. 40
23
413
. 139
4-13
1704^1706
for / 30
39
236
. \149
29
1868
. 143
15
1767
dty 111
8
1330
. 140
118
1734
. 140
119
1735
. 254
6
3050
. 149
29
1868
. Ill
8
1330
269
40
40
40
233
40
LX
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
81
265
266
85
See also Tenement Houses.
way, public, encroaching on, removal
state, encroaching on, removal . . . .
windows, use of, not to create easement of light and
air ..... .
zones for (see, supra, in general, sectional restric-
tion).
construction, alteration and inspection, air ducts,
wooden, forbidden, when
alteration, definition .....
local regulations as to .
plans, etc., in, unlawful, penalty
apartment houses, construction, etc., regulated
fire, escapes, exits, etc. ....
joint tenant, action by . . .
40
f 144
\ 145
86
81
187
3160
25-30
413-415
27
414
27A
414
8-11
2902,
2903
25
413
-
68
28
415
29
415
26
414
30A
416
30
415
27A
414
27
414
29
415
30
415
25
413
21 (2. 4)
411
,412
22
935
21
3111
20
3119
8
966
27
414
1-98
1785-1806
1-63
1807-
-1819
3
973
22
935
2513
. 143
25
1770
. 143
1
1764
. 143
3
1765
. 143
16
1768
. 143
15, 16
1767, 1768
. 143
21,22
1769, 1770
. 143
43
1775
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
167
BUILDINGS — Continued.
construction, alteration and inspection — Con
tinued.
apartment houses — Concluded.
fire — Concluded.
extinguishers, requirement
inspection, state inspector, by .
certificate, acknowledgment in heu of
issue, revocation, etc.
posting of copy
void, when ....
change in premises, notice
failure to conform, penalty, etc.
plans, etc., deposit, certification, etc. .
stairways, etc., protection
steam, etc., pipes, placing
wooden air ducts, flues, etc., forbidden, when
See also Apartment Houses.
appeals to superior court, inspector, from
costs, appellant to pay, when
experts, fees for, payment
reference to .
area, local regulations as to .
assemblage, place of, term pubUc building includes
assembly hall, etc., certain terms include
assessors, notice to, of permit to build, etc.
bakeries, construction, etc. .
See also Bakeries.
balustrades on, in cities
basements, fire extinguishers, etc., for, when
Boston, certain laws not appUcable to .
For Boston building laws see 1907, 550; 1908, 336;
1909, 313; 1910, 284, 631; 1911,
342; 1912, 369, 370; 1913, 50, 577,
586, 704, 729; 1914, 119, 205, 248,
595, 628, 782, 786; 1915, Sp. Acts
254, 333, 346, 352; 1916, Sp. Acts
248,277; 1917, Sp. Acts 221; 1918,
Sp. Acts 104, 11.5, 179; 1919, Sp.
Acts 155, 156, 163; 1920, 91, 266,
440, 455; 1921, 60, 289, 476; 1922,
61, 126, 174, 316; 1923, 108, 278,
462; 1924, 136, 335, 412, 414; 1925,
219; 1926, 182, 350; 1927, 42, 342;
1928, 137; 1930, 146; 1931, 250.
building limits in certain towns, etc.
burnt, dilapidated, etc., abatement
carpenter's shop, restrictions upon use .
change in use, notice ......
chimneys, hearths, ovens, stoves, etc., defective,
prohibited, penalty
churches, term public building includes .
cinematographs in ..... .
combustible buildings, limits for, in towns, etc.
dangerous buildings, etc., removal, etc., proceedings
court appeal .......
notice to owner ......
service on non-resident .....
pubUc officers, removal by ....
state inspectors, duties .....
See also Nuisances, common, in general, burnt,
dilapidated or dangerous buildings
(Index p. 937).
Chapter
Section
Page
143
24
1770
143
28
1771
143
29
1771
143
28
1771
143
28
1771
143
28
1771
143
30,31
1771, 1772
143
31
1771
143
15,16
1767, 1768
143
21,23
1769, 1770
143
25
1770
;n
143
25
1770
. 143
55
1777
. 143
56
1778
. 143
56
1778
. 143
55
1777
. 143
3
1765
udes
. 143
1
1764
. 143
1
1764, 1765
. 143
61
1778
. Ill
34-41
46
, 48, 49
1335-1337
. 40
23
413
. 143
24
1770
143
2, 15,
16,
20, 21, 1765, 1767-1772,
24-33,
42,43,
1774-1776
45-49, 51
143
4,5
1765, 1766
139
1-3
1703, 1704
148
24
1851
143
30
1771
48
53
527
143
1
1764
143
72-78
1781, 1782
143
4,5
1765, 1766
143
6-14
1766, 1767
143
10
1767
143
6
1766
143
11
1767
143
7-9, 14
1766, 1767
143
13, 14
1767
168
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BUILDINGS — Continued.
construction, alteration and inspection — Con-
tinued.
definitions in laws as to
demolition, fire, etc., in case of (see, supra, in
general, fires).
district courts, concurrent jurisdiction
doors, etc., egress, outward going, etc.
dormitories, construction regulated
fire, escapes, exits, etc.
joint tenant, action by
extinguishers, etc.
inspection of, state inspector, by-
certificate, issue, revocation, etc.
acknowledgment in lieu of .
posting of copy
void, when
change in premises, notice
failure to conform, penalty, etc.
owner's civil and criminal liability
general penalty on
notice prior to prosecution
plans, etc., deposit, certification, etc.
stairways, etc., protection
steam, etc., pipes, placing
wooden flues, etc., forbidden, when
egresses, lighting
obstructions on . . .
requirements as to .
See also Fires and Fire Preventiox and Pro
TECTiON (Index p. 543).
elevators in ....
See also Elevators.
enforcement of laws, courts, by
officials, by .
entry on premises, official, by, penalty for obstruct
ing .
exit signs and lights
explosives, etc., used for storage of
factories, workshops and mercantile establishments
construction
fire, prevention, etc., of spread in
See also Factories, Workshops, Mercantile
Establishments, etc.; Fires and
Fire Prevention and Protection
fire escapes, certain, on
inspection, periodic .
certificate of, issue, revocation, etc.
acknowledgment in lieu of .
void, when
change in premises, notice
failure to conform, penalty
joint owner, provision by .
recommendations of state fire marshal
rope, hotels, etc., in certain
schoolhouses, on, expenditures for
flooring, temporary, when required
hall, public, term public building includes
See also Public Buildings.
hand rails on stairways, when
hatchways, well holes, protection .
heating, ventilation, etc., plans as to .
height of buildings, limit in cities, e.xcept Boston
building line on parkway as affecting
regulations, local, as to .
143
Page
1764
143
58
1778
143
15, 16, 21
1768, 1769
143
15, 16
1767, 176S
143
21,22
1769, 1770
143
43
1775
143
24
1770
143
28
1771
143
28
1771
143
29
1771
143
28
1771
143
28
1771
143
30,31
1771, 1772
143
31
1771
143
51
1776
143
51
1777
143
51
1777
143
15, 16
1767, 1768
143
21,23
1769, 1770
143
25
1770
143
25
1770
143
15, 16
1768
143
22
1769
143
15, 16, 21
1768, 1769
143
62-71
1779, 1780
. 143
2, 12, 57-59 1
765, 1767, 1778
. 143
54
1777
. 143
50
1776
. 143
15, 16, 21, 26
1768-1770
. 148
13,16
1848, 1849
! 143
15, 16
1767, 1768
. 143
E
15, 16
1768
. 143
15, 16, 21
1768, 1769
. 143
28
1771
. 143
28
1771
. 143
29
1771
. 143
28
1771
. 143
30,31
1771, 1772
. 143
31
1771
. 143
44
1775
. 148
33
1853
. 143
47,48
1776
. 143
33
1772
. 143
17-19
1768
. 143
1
1764
. 143
15, 16, 21
1768, 1769
. 143
20
1769
. 143
15, 16
1768
. 143
2
1765
. 45
11
504
. 143
3
1765
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
169
BUILDINGS — Continued.
construction, alteration and inspection — Con-
tinued.
hoistways, etc., in, protection against
hotels, lodging and boarding houses, construction,
licensing, etc., regulated
See also Hotels, Lodging and Boarding Houses
ice, snow, etc., means of egress clear of, to be kept
illegal erection, use, etc., abatement as nuisances
judicial restraint ....
inspection, dangerous, of, state inspectors, by
local regulations as to
periodic, of certain ....
certificate of, issue, revocation, etc.
acknowledgment in lieu of .
void, when ....
change in premises, notice
failure to conform, penalty, etc.
inspectors of buildings, local, appointment
tenement house laws, under .
definition .....
powers and duties, in general
assessors, notice of permit to .
elevators, as to .
plumbing, supervision .
signs, etc., over ways .
tenement house laws, under
inspector, term defined
interference with inspector, etc., penalty
joint tenant, etc., action by, in certain cases
licenses and permits, appeals as to
preliminary certificate, etc., when required
location, local regulations as to .
materials, incombustible, building limits as affecting
local regulations as to .
miscellaneous hall, term public building includes
term defined ......
moving pictures in .... .
See also Cinematographs.
non-resident owner of dangerous structure, service on
nuisances, common, burnt, dilapidated, etc., as
combustible material, of, as, when
dangerous structures as
fire escapes, obstructions on, as
injunctions to abate certain
See also Nuisances, common.
office buildings, construction regulated
owner's liability, civil .
criminal .....
general penalty
notice before prosecution
penalty, general, as to certain provisions
illegal construction, for
permit, notice to assessors .
pipes, protection of certain .
plans, etc., for public buildings, etc., deposit, etc
portable seats, when forbidden
Chapter
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
[ 144
\ 145
143
143
143
143
142
85
'144
145
143
143
143
40
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
139
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
Section
20
Page
1769
15, 16, 49 1767, 1768, 1776
21
5
2, 12, 57, 60
13, 14
3
28
28
29
28
30, 31
31
6
84
49
1
6, 9, 36-39, 41,
48,50
61
62-70
6-15
8
7, 47, 51, 54, 55,
57. 58, 81, 85-88,
90, 92, 93
4, 35, 36, 39, 40,
50, 51, 53, 55,
57, 58
1
50
43
27
55,56
49
3
4,5
3
1
1
72-78
11
1-3
5
6-10, 12
22
12
15, 16
51
51
53
51
53
16
61
25
15, 16
21
1769
1766
1765, 1767, 1778
1767
1765
1771
1771
1771
1771
1771, 1772
1771
1766
1803
1817
1764
1766, 1772-1774,
1776
1778
1779, 1780
1760-1762
966
1788, 1797-1799,
1803-1805
1810, 1814, 1815,
1817, 1818
1764
1776
1775
414
1777, 1778
1776
1765
1765, 1766
1765
1764
1764
1781, 1782
1767
1703, 1704
1766
1766, 1767
1769
1767
1767, 1768
1776
1776
1777
1777
1777
1768
1778
1770
1767, 1768
1769
170
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
BUILDINGS — Continued.
construction, alteration and inspection — Con
tinued.
public, building, construction regulated .
term defined .....
See also Public Buildings.
hall, term defined .....
welfare department to study laws as to
regulations, enforcement, commissioner of public
safety, by
local, as to .
repair, definition
sanitation, plans for, deposit
public buildings, as to, regulated
schoolhouses, term public buildings includes
See also Public Buildings; Schoolhouses.
search warrants for obstructions on fire escapes, etc
special hall, term defined ....
See also Theatres, Public Halls and Special
Halls.
sprinklers, automatic, required in certain, penalty
staging during construction, when
stairways, enclosure, etc.
hand rails on, when .
obstructions on, penalty .
outside, protection .
See also, supra, construction, alteration and
inspection, fire escapes; nuisances,
common,
theatres, in ...... .
See also Fires and Fire Prevention and Pro-
tection (Index p. 546).
state, fire marshal's duties as to .
inspectors [see Public Safety, Department of,
divisions, inspections, division
of (Index p. 1071)].
institutions, certain, approval of plans
steam, etc., pipes, placing regulated
story, definition ....
fire extinguishers for each, when
stoves, etc., defective, prohibited, penalty
supervisor of plans, designation, etc
plans, etc., deposited with
tenement houses, construction regulated
fire, escapes, exits, etc.
joint tenant, action by
extinguishers, requirement
inspection, state inspector, by
certificate, acknowledgment in lieu of
issue, revocation, etc.
posting of copy
void, when
change in premises, notice
failure to conform, penalty, etc.
owner, civil and criminal liability of
notice prior to prosecution .
general penalty on
plans, etc., deposit, certification, etc.
stairways, etc., protection
steam, etc., pipes, placing regulated
wooden flues, etc., forbidden
See also Tenement Houses.
theatres, public halls, etc., construction
public building, term includes .
Page
143
143
143
121
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
148
143
143
143
143
143
143
148
15, 16
1767, 1768
1
1764
1
1764
23
1467
54
1777
3
1765
1
1765
15
1767
42
1774
1
1764
22
1769
1
1765
26,27
1851
18, 19
1768
15, 16
1768
21
1769
23
1770
21
1769
26
33
1770
1853
121
38
1470
143
25
1770
143
1
1765
143
24
1770
48
53
527
143
1
1765
143
15
1767
143
15, 16
1767, 1768
143
21,22
1769, 1770
143
43
1775
143
24
1770
143
28
1771
143
29
1771
143
28
1771
143
28
1771
143
28
1771
143
30,31
1771, 1772
143
31
1771, 1772
143
51
1776, 1777
143
51
1777
143
53
1777
143
15, 16
1767, 1768
143
21,23
1769, 1770
143
25
1770
143
25
1770
143
15, 16
1767, 1768
143
1
1764
143
143
143
143
143
143
149
143
143
143
40
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
BUILDINGS — Concluded.
construction, alteration and inspection — Con-
cluded.
theatres, public halls, etc. — Concluded.
terms defined .......
See also Public Buildings; Theatres, Public
Halls and Special Halls.
three story, etc., buildings, laws applicable to,
when ......
trapdoors, hatches, etc., in, penalty
use, local regulations as to .
ventilation, certain plans for, deposit with super-
visor ......
regulated, inspection, etc. .....
wages, weekly payment .....
well holes, etc., protection .....
windows, egress from (see, supra, construction,
alteration and inspection,
egresses, requirements as to),
wooden, flues and air ducts, forbidden, when .
structures, limits in towns ....
zones for ........
See also, supra, in general, sectional restriction.
See also Air Ducts; Apartment Houses; Bridges;
Chimneys; Churches; Cine-
matographs; Doors; Dwelling
Houses; Elevators; Exits; Fac-
tories, Workshops, Mercantile
Establishments, etc.; Fires and
Fire Prevention and Protection;
Flues ; Gar age s ; Hatchways ;
Heating; Horses; Hospitals;
Hotels, Lodging and Boarding
Houses; Ice; Nuisances; Quays;
Sanitation; Schoolhouses; Snow
AND Ice; Stables; Stairways;
Tenement Houses; Trapdoors;
Ventilation; Wharves, Piers
AND Docks; Windows.
BUILDINGS, INSPECTORS OF.
See Buildings; Public Safety, Department of.
BUILDINGS, SUPERINTENDENT OF.
See Superintendent of Buildings, State.
BUILDING ZONES.
constitutional provision ..... Art.
establishment, etc. .......
See also Buildings, in general, sectional restriction.
BULK SALES.
electricity, of .......
gas, of ........ .
merchandise, of, regulated .....
BULKY GOODS.
attachment ........
successive, disposition of proceeds ....
BULLETIN OF COMMITTEE HEARINGS.
See General Court.
BULLION.
See Money.
BUNKER HILL MONUMENT.
funds received on account of, disposition ... 92
BUOYS.
mooring vessel, etc., to, injury, etc., penalty . . 266
BURDEN OF PROOF.
See Evidence.
Section
33
20
3
15
42
148-150
20
25
4, 5
25-30
171
Page
1764, 1765
1772
1769
1765
1767
1774
1895, 1896
1769
1770
1765, 1766
413-415
LX
-
68
40
2.5-30
413-415
164
1, 90, 91
2134, 2158
164
92A
2159
106
1,2
1224, 1225
223
50,51
2803
235
45
2932
48
135
1052
3142
172
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
BURGLARY.
burglariously, unnecessary averment
crime and penalty .....
indictment, form .....
insurance against .....
See also Insurance (Index pp. G99, 723).
night time, term defined as to
refusal by convict to surrender stolen goods
tool, appliance for, making, using, etc., penalty
indictment, form ....
vagabond, burglar deemed to be, when, penalty
arrest ......
discharge on recognizance
See also Breaking, Entering, etc.
BURIAL AGENTS FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
designation, powers and duties ....
See also State Aid, Military Aid and Soldiers'
Relief (Index p. 1255).
BURIAL GROUNDS AND LOTS.
See Ce.meteries and Burial Grounds.
BURIAL RIGHTS.
execution, exempt from seizure on .
See also Cemeteries and Burial Grounds.
BURIALS.
other states, bodies from
penalty for violation of law
permit, etc., necessary
death certificate in Heu of
return
war service, to state, when
poor persons, etc. .
record and return .
war service, to state
regulated
unknowTi persons .
See also Cemeteries and Burial Grounds; Ceme-
tery Corporations; Cremation
Undertakers.
BURLINGTON.
congressional district, fifth, in
fourth district court of eastern Middlesex, in district
of
medical examiner district, fourth Middlesex, in
senatorial district, seventh Middlesex, in
BURNING, PENALTIES FOR.
bridge, etc.
buildings
dweUing house
forms of indictments, arson, burning, for
insured property
form of indictment
sliips, etc.
various articles
wife's liability for .
wood, timber, fence, etc.
See also Arson; Fires and Fire Prevention and
Protection.
BURNT, DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ETC.
abatement ........
removal or repair of certain .....
See also Buildings, construction, alteration and
inspection, dangerous buildings,
etc. (Index p. 1G7).
Chapter
Section
Page
277
33
3238
266
14, 15
3118
277
Forms
3249
175
47 (12)
2321
278
10
3256
266
21
3119
266
49
3124
277
Forms
3249
272
68
3192
272
69
3192
272
57
3190
115
19-21
1422, 1423
235
57
218
38
57
266
266
266
277
266
277
266
266
266
266
139
143
34(11)
2930
114
46
1409
114
50
1411
114
45-47
1408-1410
114
45
1408
114
47
1410
114
45, 46
1408, 1409
117
14, 17
1430
114
47
1410
114
47
1410
114
45, 50
1408, 1411
117
17
1430
663
1
2739
1
388
3
666
4
3116
1-4
3116
1
3116
Forms
3248, 3250
10
3117
Forms
3250
4
3116
5
3116
6
3116
5
3116
1-3
1703, 1704
6-14
1766, 1767
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
173
BUSHES.
public ways, in, cutting ......
See also Shade Trees; Slash and BRrsH.
BUSINESS.
definition, uniform partnership act, in . . .
entries in course of, evidence, as ... .
BUSINESS CERTIFICATE OF MARRIED WOMAN.
general provisions ....,,.
BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW.
general provisions ....,.,
Chapter
87
108A
233
209
application
156
114
156
.{ 157
164
ISO
See also Corporations, business.
BUSINESS CORPORATIONS.
See Corporations, business.
BUSINESS NAMES.
See Trade Names.
BUSSES.
See Motor Vehicles.
BUTTER.
cheese and, Lord's day, making on, permitted .
methods of making, investigation .
law enforcement .....
hawkers and pedlers, sale by .
imitation and substitutes, fraud, etc., in sale of, penalty
advertising regulated .....
label required ......
removal, erasures, etc., penalty .
unlawful sale ......
manufacture, etc., of certain, penalty
milk, fat, standard for .
inspector of, to prosecute certain violations, entry,
etc. .....
oleomargarine, serving as, penalized, when
process, renovated, etc., sale regulated, penalty
samples, analysis of, expense ....
term defined .......
See also Agriculture, Department of (Index p. 25);
Dairy; Dairy Cattle; Dairy
Products; Oleomargarine.
BUTTERINE.
See Butter; Oleomargarine.
BUTTON.
See Badges; Insignia.
BUYER.
term defined under sales act, so-called
BY-LAWS.
corporate {see Corporations (Index pp. 273, 279,
285-287)].
district (see Districts).
municipal, terms ordinance and by-law synonymous .
See also Ordinances and By-Laws, jNIunicipal.
BYSTANDERS.
return of jurors from, when .....
136
128
128
101
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
106
Section
Page
5-12
976, 977
2
78
1287
2913
10,11
2640, 2641
1-55
7
2
,3,10
4
3
1953-1970
1402
1953
1971, 1973
2135
2442
6
1674
12
1570
12
1570
17, 18, 22
1194, 1195
55
1101
51
1100
49
1099
51
1100
51
1100
54
1101
1
1082
60
1102
58
1102
59
1102
60
1102
1
1082
234
65
7(22)
27
1240
112
2920
174
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
c
Chapter
CABARET.
8ee Theatrical Exhibitions, Shows and Amuse-
ments.
CABLES.
licensing beyond harbor lines . . . . .
structure, term includes, tide waters, etc., as to
See also Conduits, Mains, Poles, Wires, Fixtures,
ETC.; Electricity, lines for the
transmission of.
CABLEWAYS.
See Hoisting Machinery.
CADETS.
first corps of, absence from drills, etc., how excused
allowances, certain, to ....
armory of, purchase by commonwealth regulated
company inspection, evening
meetings for instruction of officers, etc.
musicians, band of .... .
officers, equipment, etc. ....
service training, annual notice, how delivered
visits by commanding officer
second corps of, officers, equipment, name, etc. .
See also Militia.
CAFES.
See Restaurants and Cafes.
CALENDAR.
jailers to keep, etc. ......
CALF.
meat of, unlawfully killed, search warrant for
sale, etc., of certain carcasses, penalty
See also Veal.
CALISTHENICS.
schools may teach .......
CALL MEN.
See Fire Departments.
CALL OFFICER.
See Police Officers.
CALORIMETER.
gas companies to provide . . . . .
CAMBRIDGE.
congressional districts, fifth, eighth, ninth and eleventh,
in ..... .
crimes committed in part of, territorial jurisdiction of
superior court
listing of voters in, penalties ....
See also Elections, voters.
medical examiner district, first Middlesex, in
metropolitan, parks district, in . . .
parks, share of expense of, to pay
north metropolitan sewerage system, in
probate court held at .... .
senatorial districts, second Middlesex and tliird Suffolk
in .... .
superior court sittings at ....
supreme judicial court sittings at . . .
third district court of eastern Middlesex held at .
university at (see Harvard University).
CAMP GROUND, STATE.
See State Camp Ground.
91
91
126
276
94
71
164
57
Section
14
1
1
138
108
Page
1026
1021
. 33
136
342
. 33
148
346
. 33
42
317
. 33
134
341
. 33
132 (a)
341
. 33
166
349
. 33
80
327
. 33
127 (a)
340
. 33
133
341
. 33
80
327
1527
3211
1122
855
2164
663
. 212
6
2657
. 56
2-8
652, 653
. 38
1
388
. 92
33
1048
. 92
54-59
1053, 1054
. 92
1
1038
. 215
62
2689
'. 57
3
665, 666
. 212
14
2659
. 211
17
2655
. 218
1
2738
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
175
Chapter
CAMPHOR.
sale, certain laws not to apply, when
spirits of, sale in original packages, certain laws not to
apply, when ....
CAMP MEETING.
peddling, gaming, etc., near, penalty
CAMP, PRISON.
See Penal and Reformatory Institutions, com-
monwealth, of (Index pp. 974, 975).
CAN.
milk, registration .......
term defined as to
safety (see Safety Cans, Self-Closing).
See also Beverages; Bottles; Ice Cream.
CANADA BLUE GRASS, SEEDS OF.
See Agricultural Seeds.
CANADA, DOMINION OF.
securities of, insurance companies may invest in .
CANADA FIELD PEAS, SEEDS OF.
See Agricultural Seeds.
CANAL COMPANIES.
business corporation law not applicable, except .
incorporation, etc., of, petition to general court .
miscellaneous corporation law, application to
organization under ......
See also Corporations, miscellaneous (Index
pp. 289-291).
political contributions by, penalty .
112
112
272
110
110
175
•1
CANALS.
cemetery, layout through, penalty .
changes on county maps ....
eminent domain, taking of public property for, regu
lated ....
fencing of dangerous, penalty .
general provisions .....
injuring, destroying, etc., penalty
load on boats using, certificate
penalty for false statement in
examination .....
railroad, alteration of course by
bridges over, construction and repair
CANCER.
treatment at Pondville hospital . . . .
See also Pondville Hospital.
CANDY.
See Confectionery.
CANE GOODS.
buildings, in, automatic sprinklers, as requiring, penalty
CANNABIS INDICA.
forfeiture of seized, when, destruction
label on package of drug containing, to bear statement,
when ......
narcotic drugs, certain laws as to, to apply
search warrants, issue, penalty, etc. . . . .
CANNABIS SATIVA.
forfeiture of seized, when, destruction
narcotic drugs, certain laws as to, to apply
search warrants, issue, penalty, etc. . . . .
CANNED GOODS, FRUITS, ETC.
labelling regulated, penalty . . . . .
See also Fruits; Vegetables.
CANNING ESTABLISHMENTS.
See Slaughter Houses.
Section
Page
35
1381
35
1381
39
3186
21-25
1
63 (3)
1313, 1314
1309
2329
156
2
1953
3
5
98
158
1
1976
158
2-9
1977, 1978
55
7
640
56
58
660
272
76
3193
34
2
356
79
5
904
88
12, 13
979, 980
88
9-13
979, 980
266
107, 138
3136, 3143
88
9
979
88
10
979
88
11
979
160
105
2052
160
107
2052
111
69A-69D
1343, 1344
48
26,27
1851
94
215
1142
94
187
1132
94
206
1140
94
214
1142
94
215
1142
94
206
1140
94
214
1142
94
154-156
1125, 1126
176
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CANNON.
toy, sale, when prohibited, penalty ....
CANTON.
congressional district, thirteenth, in .
district court of southern Norfolk held at .
medical examiner district, fifth Norfolk, in
metropolitan parks district, in ....
senatorial district, Norfolk and Plymouth, in
south metropolitan sewerage system, in .
CAPE COD CANAL.
pilotage district three, in .....
CAPIAS.
fee for ser\'ice of ...... .
See also Writs.
CAPIAS AND ATTACHMENT.
original writ of (see Writs).
CAPITAL.
distribution of, income tax exempt ....
gains from sale of, taxation .....
losses deductible ......
CAPITAL CRIMES.
See Crimes, capital; Murder; Treason.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
See Crimes, capital; Criminal Procedure and Prac-
tice, sentence and execution
thereof, death sentence; Murder;
Treason.
CAPITAL STOCK.
See Corporations.
CAPSICUM.
adulteration of Uquor with, penalty ....
CAPTAIN, VESSEL, OF.
embezzlement by ...... .
CAPTURES.
rules by congress authorized .... Art.
CAR.
employer's liability, term defined for purposes of
railroad, etc., breaking and entering in night time.
throwing missile at, penalty ....
arrest, etc., for ......
See also Motor Vehicles; Railroads, equipment
and operation (Index p. 1111);
Street Railways, construction,
equipment and operation (Index
p. 1284).
CARBOLIC ACID.
compounds of, sale regulated .....
sale for household use regulated ....
CARBONATED NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
See Beverages, Non-alcoholic.
CARBONATED WATERS.
See Beverages, Non-alcoholic.
CARBON DIOXIDE.
manufacture, etc., on Sunday .....
CARBON DISULPHIDE.
use in killing pests .......
CARCASSES.
diseased, search warrants for .
gas, etc., inflated with, adulterated, deemed
See also Animals; Cattle; Food; Sheep; Slaughter
Houses; Swine.
CARDBOARD.
buildings, in, automatic sprinklers, as requiring, penalty
CARD GAMES.
prizes, when permitted ......
apter
Section
Page
148
39,
47
1854, 1856
57
1
664
218
1
2739
38
1
388
92
33
1048
57
3
665
92
1
1038
103
1
1204
262
8
3089
62
1^^)
759
62
6, 7
762, 763
62
6 (e), 7
762, 763
270
1
3162
266
32
3121
I
8
5
153
1
1933
266
19
3118
159
104
2017
159
93, 94, 104
2015,
, 2017
270
270
2
2A
3162
3163
136
6
1673
131
103
1642
276
1-8
3211-3214
94
186 (7)
1132
148
26,27
1851
271
22A
3172
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
177
266
131
Chapter
CARDS.
trick in use of, obtaining money, etc., by, penalty
See also Gaming; Lotteries.
CARGOES.
machinery used for discharging (see Hoisting Ma-
chinery).
See also Insurance (Index pp. 709, 729); Ships and
Vessels; Wrecks.
CARIBOU.
importation, etc., by licensed dealers
CARLISLE.
congressional district, fifth, in .
district court of central Middlesex, in district of
medical examiner district, sixth Middlesex, in .
senatorial district, eighth Middlesex, in .
CARNAL ABUSE.
minor victim, of, exclusion of public from trial .
See also Rape.
CAROUSELS.
licensing ........
CARP.
See Game and Inland Fisheries (Index p. 583).
CARPENTER SHOP.
dwelling houses, in, regulated, penalty
See also Buildings; Tenement Houses.
CARRIAGE OF GOODS.
action for, form of declaration ....
See also Bills of Lading; Carriers, Common; Com-
mon Counts; Pleading in Civil
Actions.
CARRIAGES.
hiring, fraudulent, penalty .....
Lord's day, letting permitted on ... .
service of process, use in (see Service of Process).
towns, etc., regulation by .....
ways to be safe for ......
See also Bridges; Fast Driving; Road, Law of the;
Tires; Vehicles.
CARRIER PIGEONS.
See Pigeons.
CARRIERS, COMMON,
in general:
department of public utilities, annual report as
to
carriers subject to .
general jurisdiction of, certain laws as affecting
orders of, service .....
representation of, at hearings, etc.
supervision in general by .
See also Public Utilities, Department
(Index pp. 1077-1080).
enforcement of laws as to .
hearings as to, notice to legislators
services included in term
accidents, report of, by certain
investigations .....
accounts, forms of, public utilities department may
prescribe, etc.
annual audit, by public utilities department
penalty for unlawful disclosure .
advertising, etc., signs of, exemption
annual returns of, etc., amendment of defective
enforcement of laws as to .
form and filing .....
attorney general, enforcement of law by .
Section
75
Page
3130
266
136
40
84
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
93
159
159
159
159
129
1649
57
218
38
57
1
1
1
3
663
2738
388
666
278
16A
3257
140
186
1752
148
24, 34
1851
1853
231
147, Form 1 (g)
2887
64
3128
6
1673
22
413
1
956
43
2001
12
1992
105
2017
37
2000
41
2001
10-44
1992-2001
10, 39, 40
1992, 2000
,2001
25
1998
12
1992
28
1998
29
1999
31
1999
36
2000
44
2001
32
1074
32
1999
39
2000
32, 33
1999
39,40
2000
2001
178
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CARRIERS, COMMON — Contirmed.
audit, annual, public utilities department, by
auxiliary services, etc., supervised as
bees, transportation regulated .
penalty for violation
bills of lading, rights and duties under
See also Bills of Lading.
bonds from employees, etc., regulated
books, records, etc., of, examination
business, protection of, penalty
charges regulated . , . , .
See also, infra, rates.
C. O D. collections ....
penalty for wrongful detention
conveniences, etc., utilized by, public utilities depart
ment's jurisdiction
copies of documents as to, fees
delivery of goods, by, liability for failure, trustee
process as affecting
to, sale contract as affecting
detention of money, penalty ....
discrimination, correction by public utilities depart
ment .....
general prohibition and penalty
scheduled rates, in .... .
electricity, transmission of intelligence by, persons
etc., engaged in, treated as
public utilities department, subject to
See also Electricity.
electric railroads as ...
employees, bonds from, regulated
complaints of defects by
free passes, etc., to . . .
equipment, etc., correction by public utilities depart
ment ....
inquiry by public utilities department into
examinations, inspections, etc., of, by public utilities
department .
information, improperly divulging
witnesses in .....
executor, etc., of, recovery of damages, etc., by,
right of another, disposal
express companies, etc., annual returns
foreign, agent, to appoint
service of process upon
bond to accept service .
filing of power, etc.
penalty on delinquent company
order box, protection .
steamboats, privileges on
express service on railroads, supervised as
forwarding carriers, discrimination against, forbidden
free service, tickets, etc., unlawful, except
hearings as to, notice to legislators .
representation of public utilities department
indemnity from employees regulated
information as to, improperly divulging, penalty
intelligence, transmission of, sup>ervised as
interpleader by .... ,
larceny from conveyance of, penalty
laws as to, enforcement . . . ,
lien, satisfaction of, relative to delivery
limitation of liability by, passengers, injuries to, for
uniform bill of lading act as affecting
Chapter
Section
Page
159
159
128
128
108
159
159
159
159
106
266
159
262
246
106
266
159
159
159
159
159
159
162
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
230
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
231
266
159
108
159
108
36
2000
12 (a, c)
1992
35
1575
38
1576
1-51
1276
-1286
4
1991
31
1999
8
1991
17
1994
21, 36
1229
, 1233
38
3122
12
1992
44
3099
65
2998
21,35
1229
, 1233
38
3122
14
1992
1,2
1990
19
1995
10-44
1992
-2001
12
1992
12(a)
1992
14
2129
4
1991
30
1999
15
1993
16
1994
13
1992
27, 34, 35
1998
,2000
44
2001
34
2000
3
2845
33
1999
5
1991
5
1991
6
1991
5
1991
7
1991
8
1991
9
1992
12(a)
1992
1.2
1990
15
1993
25
1998
41
2001
4
1991
44
2001
12 {<})
1992
41
2858
30
3120
10,39,40 1992
2000
2001
11
1278
3
1991
3
1277
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
179
Chapter
CARRIERS, COMMON — Continued.
lobsters, certain laws as to, not applicable
meat of, confiscation ......
transportation regulated, penalty
transportation in unmarked barrels, etc., by, pen-
alty ......
motor vehicles as, freight, transporting, railroads,
by
rules and regulations by public works department
street railways, by .
passengers, transporting, accounts, records, etc.,
control by public utilities depart-
ment ....
common carriers, supervised as .
jurisdiction of public utilities department
drivers, license required
revocation by registrar
fares, evasion, etc., of, penalty .
liability insurance policy .
licenses for business of . . .
bond, security, etc. . .
conditions, etc., in, violation, penalty
restraint, judicial .
interstate carriage, not required as to
licensing authority as to
metropolitan district commission as
public utilities department as
rules, etc., by .
motor vehicles operated under, permit required 159A
public utilities department, granting by, when 159A
130
130
130
130
160
90
161
159A
159
159
159 A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
revocation regulated
route, specification
detour, use authorized, when .
temporary, emergencies, in
term, indefinite, unless, etc. .
through traflSc, limitation as to
motor vehicles used for, mirror, to have
permit from public utilities department
conditions, etc., in, penalty for violation
registration, certificate of insurance, etc., exemp
tion .....
fees .......
revocation, violation of law, for .
required accessories, fees, etc.
rules, etc., as to fitness, conformity to
violation of terms, etc., of, penalty
windshield of non-scatterable glass, to be
penalties ......
public convenience and necessity, certificate of
issue and revocation
rules by public utilities department as to
violation of terras, etc. , of, penalty
public works department, powers unaffected by
laws as to .
railroads operating
registrar of motor vehicles, powers unaffected by
laws as to .
revocation of registration, etc., by .
regulation by public utilities department as com-
mon carriers
route, specification of, certificate of public con
venience, etc., in .
license, in .....
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
159A
90
159 A
159 A
90
90
159 A
90
159 A
159A
90
159A
159A
159 A
159 A
159 A
159
160
159 A
159 A
159
159 A
159 A
159A
Section
99
97
96
111
70A
31A
44
10
12-44
12(6)
9
11
16
6
1
6
15
15
1
1
1
3
1,12
8
3
4
2,3,5
2
5
4
3
7
8
15
lA
33
11
7, 9A, 33
8
15
9A
15
7
7
15
13
12(h)
70A
13
11
12 (6), 13-44
10
7
2,3
Page
1603
1602
1602
1605
2043
1004, 1005
2096
2021
1992-2001
1992
2021
2021
2022
2019
2018
2019
2022
2022
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018, 2021
2020
2018
2019
2018, 2019
2018
2019
2019
2018
992
2020
2022
987
1006
2021
992, 993, 995,
1006
2020
2022
995
2022
2020
2020
2022
2022
1992
2043
2022
2021
1992-2001
2021
2020
2018
180
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CARRIERS, COMMON — Continued.
motor vehicles as — Concluded.
passengers, transporting — Concluded.
street railways operating .
Chapter
Section
trackless trolleys, exemption ....
violation of laws as to, judicial restraint
penalties .......
See also Public Utilities, Dep.\rtmext of,
powers and duties of the depart-
ment, common carriers.
narcotic drugs, exempt from laws as to, when
order box, etc., of, protection ...
orders of public utilities department, service of
passengers, liability for death of . .
limitation of liability forbidden
motor vehicles carrying, common carriers, as,
diction of department .
negligence, penalty ....
perishable goods, may sell, when
premises, property, etc., inspection by department
private side tracks, switch connections with
railroads supervised as .
jurisdiction of public utilities department
rates, changes in, notice; hearing, etc.
suspension .....
classified, permitted ....
commodity, etc., permitted .
discrimination, certain, not deemed
forbidden .....
scheduled, in, forbidden
excursion tickets, etc. ....
fi.xing, by public utilities department
depreciation, fund for . . .
increase, burden of proof
inquiry by public utilities department into
joint, etc., division ....
public utilities department may order
long and short hauls ....
mileage, commutation, etc., tickets, issue
minimum, fixing .....
railroads operating motor vehicles
reasonable, etc., to be .
rebates, refunds, etc., forbidden
recommendations, public utilities department, by
reduced, for workmen, pupils, etc.
schedule, filing .....
form ......
variance from, forbidden .
season tickets, public utilities department to approve
through, public utilities department may order
division
records, carrier, of, forms, etc. .
examination .....
public utilities department, of, relative to
regulations, etc., inquiry and correction
serv-ice, etc., inquiry and correction .
tests .......
services, public, certain deemed to be, etc.
signs, etc., of, exempted from billboard, etc., laws
when ....
statutes relative to, compilation
steamboats, etc., inland waters, on, licensing
supervised as .
jurisdiction of public utilities department
159
161
159 A
159 A
159A
94
159
159
229
159
159
265
135
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
155
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
160
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
159
93
25
140
159
159
12 (5)
1992
44
2096
14
2022
15
2022
15
2022
205
1139
8
1991
37
2000
2,3
2842
3
1991
12 (6)
1992
30
3113
5
1669
27
1998
21
1996
12-44
1992
-2001
12 (a, c)
1992
19,20
1995
, 1996
19, 20
1995
1996
18
1994
18
1994
18
1994
1,2
1990
19
1995
18
1994
14,20
1992
1996
5A
1941
20
1996
13
1992
. 21
1996
21
1996
14
1992
18
1994
20
1996
70A
2043
17
1994
19
1995
23
1997
18
1994
19
1995
19
1995
19
1995
18
1994
21
1996
31
1999
31
1999
11
1992
13, 14, 16
1992
-1994
13, 16
1992
1994
27
1998
12
1992
32
1074
8
205
191-193
1753
12-44
1992
-2001
12(a)
1992
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CARRIERS, COMMON — Concluded.
street railways, common carriers, freight, etc., of, may
become ....
jurisdiction of public utilities department .
laws as to, applicable ....
supervision and regulation, in general
public utilities department, engineers, etc., for
telephone and telegraph companies as, public utilities
department, subject to .
super\'ision as .... .
through routes, rates, etc., public utilities department
may order . . . ,
trackless trolley companies as .
trustee process, liability as trustee in
unclaimed goods carried by certain, sale, etc.
valuation of properties .....
violations of law by, duties of public utilities department
votes, orders, etc., as to, recording of
who deemed, state supervision, for purposes of .
witnesses in examinations as to
CAR SERVICE.
railroads, etc., on, common carriers, super\-ised, etc., as
See also Railroads (Index p. 1110).
CARTRIDGES.
blank, sale, etc., penalty ......
CARVER.
congressional district, fifteenth, in .
fourth district court of Plymouth, in district of .
medical examiner district, fourth Plymouth, in .
senatorial district, Plymouth, in ... .
CASE BOOKS.
pubHcation ........
CASE STATED.
full court to decide appeals, etc., on .
inferences of fact upon ......
judgment on, appeal to full court ....
notice to parties, clerk, by .
CASE, TRESPASS ON.
tort division includes ......
See also Tort.
CASHIERS.
See Banks and Banking; Embezzlement.
CASH ON DELIVERY SALES.
See C. O. D. Sales.
CASH ON HAND.
tax exemption .......
CASTOR OIL.
sale, certain laws not to apply to, when
CASUALTY INSURANCE.
See Insurance.
CATALOGUES.
pictures, etc., of, at certain art exhibitions, sale on
Lord's day permitted
CATARRH POWDER.
manufacture of certain, forbidden ....
CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
general provisions .......
See also Churches; Religious Societies (Index p.
1148).
CATTLE.
accredited areas, shipment into, regulated
at large (see Beasts, at large).
Chapter
161
159
1.59
161
159
25
159
159
159
159
163
246
135
159
159
159
159
159
159
148
57
218
38
57
211
231
231
/218
1221
231
59
112
136
94
67
129
181
Section
Page
53
2097
12(a)
1992
12-44
1992
-2001
2
2084
10-44
1992
-2001
7
205
12
1992
10-44
1992-2001
21
1996
a), 13-44
1992
-2001
7
2132
65
2998
1-4,6
1669
1670
26
1998
39,40
2000
2001
11
1992
12
1992
34
2000
10-44
1992
-2001
39, 47
1854,
1856
1
664
1
2740
1
388
3
665
8
118
5
2652
126
2881
96
2871
46
2752
21
2774
5(20)
35
2850
690
1382
6
1674
216
1142
44-46
837
33B
1587
182
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CATTLE — Concluded.
barns where, kept, inspection .....
branding, etc., of carcasses at certain slaughter houses
regulated, penalty
bridges, excessive number on, town, etc., liability
carcasses, inspection at certain slaughter houses regu-
lated, seizure, etc., i)enalty
cleanliness, etc., regulations as to, effect of violation
dairy, admission into commonwealth regulated .
diseased, elimination from certain areas
disease-free herds, certificates of, rules as to
rules, etc., for establishment
diseases among (see Animals).
distraint of certain, tax, for ....
district health officers to supervise transportation,
entry, etc. ....
dogs, protection from (see Dogs).
exhibitions, prizes, etc., by agriculture department
feeding stuff, term defined ....
See also Feeding Stuff, Commercial.
fee for license to slaughter, small towns, in, regulated
health, local boards of, to supervise transportation,
entry, etc. ....
infected, driving on ways, penalty
illegal branding of carcasses, penalty
inspection, etc., carcasses slaughtered outside common-
wealth, of, regulated
local inspectors, by .... .
licenses for slaughter regulated
malicious kiUing or poisoning, penalty
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, powers as to
neat, bridge, no liability for damages if excessive num-
ber on .
sanitary condition of, rules, etc., as to .
official inspector, term defined ....
oleomargarine container, use of name of breed of, on,
penalty ....
pedigree registration, false, obtaining, etc., penalty
private slaughter houses, slaughter at, regulated,
inspection, penalty
pubUc health department to supervise transportation,
entry, etc. ....
quarantine areas, establishment of, as to .
sale, etc., of uninspected carcasses penalized, when
slaughtering regulated .....
See also Slaughter Houses.
taxation, certain, exempt from
trespassing by, allowing, penalty
tuberculosis among (see Animals, diseases among,
prevention of).
unbranded carcasses, penalty for sale, etc., of certain
unsanitary enclosures for, report, director, to
ways, driving, etc., on .... .
action for defective, as affecting
See also Agriculture, Department of; Animals;
Prizes; Slaughter Houses.
CATTLE PASS.
highway, under, construction .....
CATTLE SHOWS.
gambling booths, etc., near, removal
gaming, etc., at, forbidden ....
penalties .......
129
94
84
94
129
129
129
129
129
60
94
128
94
94
94
129
94
94
129
94
266
129
84
129
94
94
266
94
94
129
94
111
59
266
94
111
85
84
82
Section
23
127, 135
16
126, 134
34
26A
33B
2,20
2
27
123
2
1
120
123
35
130
131
19-26
118
112
9
16
2
131
51
93
133, 134
123
33B
135
151-154
5(21)
118
129, 130, 132
16
10
16
Page
1583
1119, 1121
960
1119, 1121
1587
1584
1587
1579, 1583
1579
722
1119
1568
1083
1118
1119
1588
1120
1120
1583, 1584
1117
3138
1580
960
1579
1120
1100
3134
1121
1119
1587
1121
1363, 1364
690
3139
1120, 1121
1331
967
960
941
, 139
, 128
/ 128
\271
18
1708
49
1578
50
1578
6
3168
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
183
CATTLE SHOWS — Concluded.
preservation of the peace at .... .
penalty for violation ......
sale of goods, etc., at, forbidden, when, penalty .
CAUCUS.
nominations by ...... .
term defined ........
See also Elections, nomination of candidates
(Index pp. 423-425).
CAUCUS OFFICERS.
See Elections (Index p. 423).
CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES.
sale, etc., regulated ......
CELEBRATIONS.
municipal appropriations for .
CELLARS.
See Buildings; Tenement Houses.
CELLULOSE ACETATE FILMS.
See Cinematographs.
CEMETERIES AND BURIAL GROUNDS.
in general, burial rights in, conveyance by cemetery
corporation . . . . .
burials in, regulated ......
See also Burials.
closing, local boards of health, by .
conveyance of lots, etc., in, commissioners, by
corporation, bj', certified copies, records, etc.
records ........
death records to specify . . . . .
desecration, penalty ......
eminent domain, taking by, restrictions .
Chapter
128
128
128
53
50
270
40
114
114
executors, etc., may pay for burial lot, etc., when
fences, etc., as boundaries ....
flowers, etc., removal from, penalty
gypsy and brown tail moths, suppression in .
health, local boards of, closing, powers as to .
hearing ....
superior court, appeal to
regulations as to, etc.
representation, to determine, when
use of new land for, to approve
appeals from orders, etc.
lots in, heirs of owner, rights in
holding in trust, by city, town or corporation
husband's and wife's interment rights
indivisible on owner's death ....
inheritance .......
representation, when jointly owned .
sale by executors, etc. .....
trust funds for care, etc., of, cemetery corporations
may hold .....
savings banks, deposit in
towns, etc., may hold .....
widows and children, rights in .
will, residuary clause in, not to pass under .
See also, infra, public, lots in.
military forces, entry by .... .
neglected, town, etc., appropriations for
offences against property in, trial justices, jurisdiction
passage through, penalty, etc. ....
proprietors of meeting houses, appropriations by
meetings .......
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 46
. 272
/ 79
■\ 114
. 206
. 86
. 272
. 132
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 114
. 204
114
44
168
114
114
114
33
114
219
114
67
67
Section
48
50
49, 50
71-120
1
2A
5 (26, 27), 9
1578
1578
1578
582-593
542
3163
405, 407
2
1401
45-50
1408
-1411
37-40
1407,
1408
24
1405
3, 4
1401
3,24
1401,
1405
1
508
73, 74
3192,
3193
5
904
17, 41
1403,
1408
14, 15
2614
2
973
75
3193
17
1656
37
1407
38
1407
39,40
1408
37
1407
30
1406
34
1407
36
1407
28-31
1405,
1406
28
1405
29, 32, 33
1406
29, 31
1406
29-31
1406
29, 30
1406
5
2596
5
1401
54
500
37-40
2210
2211
19
1403
28^32
1405,
1406
31
1406
124, 125
339
16, 18
1403
25
2764
42
1408
27
834
29
835
184
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CEMETERIES AND BURIAL GROUNDS — Continued
in general — Concluded.
railroad, road, etc., constructing through, penalty .
taking for, regulated . . . . •
religious societies, purchase, etc., by
removal of bodies, etc., from, regulated
penalty . . . • • • • . •
sale of property held for, authorization by supreme
judicial court . . . .
soldiers and sailors, public care of graves of, in
taxation, exempt from . . . . .
tenement house laws, under, term street includes .
Chapter
Section
Page
272
79
/ 67
\ 180
114
272
tombs, closing, by local boards of health
conveyance in trust .
husband's and wife's rights in
indivisible upon descent, etc.
private land, erection on .
representation as to, etc. .
undertakers' use of, regulated
widows and children, rights in
town, etc., appropriations for
trust funds for, deposit in savings banks
use, laws as to, in general
new land, of, for, restricted
appeal to pubUc health department
ways, laying out over, restricted, penalty
public, ancient, alienation, etc.
appropriations by to\vns, etc., improvement
care, for
building on, belonging to city, restricted
cemetery commissioners
annual report .....
appointment by selectmen, when, etc.
compensation .....
conveyance of lots by, record, etc.
town, etc., treasurer to receive proceeds
election in certain towTis .
gifts, bequests, etc., may receive
powers and duties ....
representation of lots, duties as to
debts, municipal, local boards, incurred
thorized
limit ......
gifts, bequests, etc., commissioners may receiv
land, purchase for, municipal debts for .
taking for .... .
county commissioners, adjudication by
lots in, laying out and sale .
perpetual care, payments by executors, etc
allowance
state treasurer, deposits with, for
towns, etc., deposits with, for
investment of funds
management and control, in general
pubUc burying places in
rules for, towns, etc., may establish
taking of ancient, assent of general court necessary
to . . .
towns, etc., to pro\ide
bv
204
115
59
/ 144
\ 145
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
/ 40
t 114
44
168
. 114
. 114
. 114
/ 114
• 1272
. 114
and / 40
.1 114
. 114
for.
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
44
114
114
44
114
114
114
206
114
114
44
114
114
114
114
114
76
3193
5
904
17,27
833, 834
9A
2444
47
1410
71
3192
12
2597
22
1423
5 (12, 13)
688
2
1787
2
1809
37^0
1407, 1408
28
1405
32, 33
1406
29
1406
34
1407
29, 30
1406
37
1407
29, 32
1406
5(8)
403
16, 18
1403
54
500
37-40
2210, 2211
28-43
1405-1408
34-36
1407
36
1407
41
1408
76
3193
17
1403
5(8)
403
15, 16, 18
1403
43
1408
22-27
1404, 1405
26
1405
27
1405
14
1403
24
1405
25
1405
22
1404
25
1405
23
1404
29, 30
1406
7(8)
488
26
1405
25
1405
7(8)
488
11-14
1402, 1403
12, 13
1402, 1403
15
1403
15
2614
20,21
1404
19
1403
54
500
10-27
1402-1405
15
1403
15
1403
17
1403
10
1402
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CEMETERIES AND BURIAL GROUNDS — Concluded.
See also Births, ]\L\rriages and Deaths, Return
AND Registry of, deaths;
Burials; Cemetery Corpora-
tions; Cremation; Crematory
Corporations; Deaths.
CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS.
See Cemeteries and Burial Grounds, public.
CEMETERY CORPORATIONS.
absent stockholders may vote at meetings
business corporation law not applicable, except
by-laws and regulations, may make .
certified copies of convej'ances of burial lots
cremation of bodies by .
, for, state treasurer, with
Section
185
Page
deposit of funds, perpetual care,
towns, etc., with
investment .
lots, holding in trust, etc.
inheritance, etc., duties
may lay out
organization .
powers and duties .
property, may hold
tax exemption
proxy voting by stockholder
public health department, powers, penalty
records of conveyances of burial lots
trust funds, holding of .
See also Cemeteries and Burial Grounds.
CENOTAPHS.
See Tombs.
CENSUS, DECENNIAL.
assessors and police, duties as to
clerical assistants for
constitutional requirement .... Art
director, appointment
duties, etc.
making ....
witnesses, attendance, etc
See also Census, United States.
CENSUS, SCHOOL.
duties of school committees, etc. ....
CENSUS, UNITED STATES.
constitutional requirement .... Art.
state secretary's duties . . . . .
See also Census, Decennial.
CENT.
See Money.
CENTAL.
certificate of sale by, penalty for short weight, etc.
weight .........
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS.
See Celebrations.
CEREALS, SEEDS OF.
See Ar.RiccLTURAL Seeds.
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT.
state treasurer, receipt in trust by .
unauthorized issue, penalty .....
See also Banks and Banking; Negotiable Instru-
ments.
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS.
interest on certain, tax exempt ....
See County Finance; Municipal Finance; State
Finance; United States.
114
156
114
114
114
114
4
114
44
114
114
114
114
114
114
59
/114
\158
114
114
114
9
9
XXI
9
9
9
9
72
I
9
94
94
29
266
62
2
1401
2
1953
9
1402
4
1401
6
1401
20,21
1404
7(34)
113
19
1403
54
500
28
1405
29
1406
2
1401
1,2
1401
2
1401
2
1401
5 (12, 13)
688
2
1401
34
1983
6,9
1401, 1402
3
1401
5
1401
7
146
9
147
-
71
9
147
9
147
6, 7
146
9
147
2,3
2
8
222
174
40
53A
1 (a, 2)
870, 871
3
147
1143
1129
224
3126
758
186
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
See Accountants, Certified Public.
CERTIORARI, WRIT OF.
appeal board, building zoning laws, under, to correct
errors by
costs, award ....
decree or judgment, entry
injunction, issue
limitation of issue .
petition for, endorsement for costs
proceedings on .
purposes ....
removal of record to supreme judicial court by
supreme judicial court, jurisdiction .
CESSIONS.
United States, to (see United States, cessions to).
CESSPOOLS.
tenement house laws, regulated under
CHAIRS.
article of upholstered furniture, term includes . . 94
See also Bedding and Upholstered Furniture.
CHALLENGE.
peremptory, juror, of ..... . 234
See also Duelling; Elections, voters (Index p. 438);
Juries and Jurors.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
armories, use by . . . . . . .33
corporations for establishing, in general . . .180
See also Boards of Trade; Corporations, chari-
table and certain other purposes,
for (Index p. 285).
CHAMPERTY.
penalty 220
CHANCE.
games of (see Gaming).
CHANCERY.
See Equity.
CHANGE OF NAME.
birth records, as affecting
certificate ....
See also Births, M.arriages and Deaths, Return
and Registry of,
corporations, by . . .
divorce cases, in .
marriage, by, voting, as affecting
petition to probate court for
entry fee .
jurisdiction
recording of certificate by town, etc., clerk, illegiti-
macy, in case of
public notice ....
return, state secretary, to
voting registration, as affecting
ways and parks
Section
Page
40
27A
414
249
4
3013
249
4
3013
249
4
3013
249
4
3013
231
42-48
2859
249
4
3013
249
4
3013
211
8
2652
/211
3,8
2652
1249
4
3013
/ 144
54
1798
1 145
33
1814
women, notary public, re-registration
state office, holding, registration .
See also Names.
CHANGES IN LAWS.
See Statutes.
Art.
29
48 (r)
1-12A
1085
2920
319
2441-2445
2767
. 46
13
511
. 210
13
2650
155
156
10
1942
42
1967
• 1 164
28
2142
[180
11
2444
. 208
23
2634
. 51
2
547
. 210
12
2650
. 262
40
3098
. 215
3
2677
-
. 46
13
511
. 210
13
2650
. 210
14
2650
. 51
2
547
. 85
3-3B
965
LXIX
2
71
30
13
232
. 30
7B
231
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
187
Chapter
CHANNEL.
passing line across, when forbidden, penalty
CHAPLAINS.
See General Court; Militia; Penal and Reform
ATORY Institutions.
CHAPTER NINETY ROADS, SO-CALLED.
allotments for, expenditure by towns, etc.
temporary loans anticipating
Highway Fund, use for .
maintenance by towns, etc.
county contributions .
state, county and municipal co-operation
CHARCOAL AND COKE.
bags, sacks, etc., sale in .
dimensions of bags, etc. ....
prosecution, penalty .....
fees, sealer not to charge, when
prosecution, penalty ....
illegal measure for, possession, penalty
records, sealers to keep certain
prosecution, penalty ....
sale by weight or measure ....
prosecution, penalty .....
weight, certificate furnished, when, contents
prosecution, penalty ...
weights and measures, sealer of, may require weighing,
when .....
prosecution, penalty ....
CHARGE TO JURY.
criminal cases, in .
forbidden as to facts, civil cases, in .
CHARITABLE ENTERTAINMENTS.
license not required .....
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIETIES.
in general, assessors, lists of property to .
dances given by, exemption ....
diseases, contagious, notice to public health depart
ment, penalty
dormitories, lodging house laws not applicable to
exhibitions for, resale of tickets law, exemption
gag, use as punishment in, penalty
inheritance tax, gifts to certain, exempt
inmates, religious rights of .
insurance, etc., laws, certain, exempt from
junk, etc., collection of, no fee, when
public, funds for certain, forbidden
welfare department, under
See also Public Welfare, Department
(Index p. 1085).
soldiers or dependents, treatment, etc., in, settlement,
as affecting . . . . .
charitable corporations, children, neglected, court may
place in care of .
dispensaries, no license required for certain
drugs and poisons, analysis by public health de
partment for
foreign, filing of charter and reports
fraternal benefit societies, beneficiaries under certifi-
cates of, may be, when .
guardians of children, as ... .
hospitals, records of cases, to keep, when
incorporation, etc., under general laws .
See also Corporations, charitable and certain
other purposes, for (Index p. 285).
102
44
44
90
81
84
r 82
[ 90
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
278
231
140
59
140
111
140
140
127
65
XLVI
176
140
Art. XLVI
. 121
OF
116
Art.
Section
18,28
53
6, 6A
34 i2n)
25
llA
8
34 (2a)
241-243
243
248
246
248
249
246
248
240, 241
248
244
248
245
248
11
81
182
29
198
7
22
185G
38
1
4
46
54
2
6
Page
1202, 1203
500
486, 487
1008
935
958
941
1008
1148
1148
1149
1149
1149
1150
1149
1149
1148
1149
1148
1149
1149
1149
3256
2868
1749
699
1754
1329
1716
1751
1542
813
59
2422
1721
59
1463
1426
. 119
43, 44, 47
1446
. Ill
53
1337
. Ill
12, 13
1330
. 180
12A
2445
. 176
21
2412
. 119
30A
1443
. Ill
70
1344
. 180
1-1 2 A
2441-2445
188
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIETIES -
Concluded.
charitable corporations — Concluded.
infants, abandonment, certain penalties not appli
cable to . . .
received from, notice to public welfare department
life insurance companies, not deemed
private detectives, law requiring licensing, not appli
cable to certain
public welfare department, reports to, by
visits, etc., by, to certain ....
securities of, sale of securities law, exemption .
taxation, inheritance, gifts to, exempt .
property exempt from local
lists to assessors .....
reports to public welfare department
visits by public welfare department
See also Fraternal Benefit Societies.
public charitable institutions, bribery of officers,
penalty . . . . .
detention of certain diseased inmates regulated
Chapter
119
119
175
147
180
121
llOA
65
59
60A
59
180
121
(Art.
1
religious belief, free exercise, etc., by inmates
appropriation in connection with
state, transfer of inmates . . . . .
See also Corpor.\tioxs.
CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
free service, certain, for ......
public solicitation of funds for, regulated .
public wavs, impeding travel upon, bv, penalty
CHARITABLE," RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL
GIFTS, ETC.
inheritance tax, exempt from .....
towns, etc., to, trustees for, annual reports
removal .......
See also Charitable Trusts; EorcATioNAL Trusts;
Pious and Charitable Uses.
CHARITABLE TRUSTS.
annual reports to public welfare department
attorney general's duty as to .
notice to public welfare department of creation, etc.,
register of deeds, by . . .
register of probate, by . . . . .
real estate held by city, etc., for, taxed to lessee .
See also Charitable Institutions and Societies;
Ch.\rit.a.ble, Religious and Edu-
cational Gifts, etc.; Educa-
tional Trusts.
CHARITABLE USES, PIOUS AND, GIFTS TO.
See Pious and Charitable Uses.
CHARITY.
street sales for, licensing ......
works of, on Lord's day, permitted . . . .
CHARLEMONT.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of Franklin, in district of . . .
medical examiner di.strict, western Franklin, in .
senatorial district, Franklin and Hampshire, in .
CHARLES RIVER.
bridges over, rebuilding by metropolitan district com-
mission . . . . .
damages for loss of access to .
dam, etc., of, colliding with gates of lock, penalty
injury to, etc., penalty . . . .
268
. Ill
XLVI
127
. 127
. 121
159
68
85
65
68
68
68
12
36
217
59
101
136
57
218
38
57
92
92
92
92
Section
11
6
118
30
12, 12A
7
3(/0
1
5(3)
1
29
12
7
12
121
4
88
90
9
. 15
16
17A
1
13, 14
14
15
8
32
19
3A
Page
1441
1440
2371
1839
2445
1464
1317
813
686
752
699
2445
1464
3154
1357
59
1552
1553
1464
1993
842
969
813
841
841
841
158
382
2730
685
33
1198
5
1672
1
662
1
2738
1
387
3
667
69
1056
69
1056
71
1057
70
1057
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
189
Chapter
CHARLES RIVER — Concluded.
drawbridge, unlawful acts as to, penalty .
pollution, protection from
rules as to, penalty .....
sewage, etc., removal from ....
smelts, use of seine, net, etc., to catch, forbidden
penalties ....
CHARLES RIVER BASIN.
bridges over, regulated .....
courts, municipal, etc., concurrent criminal jurisdiction
over ....
crimes committed in part of, territorial jurisdiction of
superior court
harbor master, etc., in .
Ucense of encroachments in . . .
maintenance, apportionment of cost
marginal conduits on, expen.ses
recreational facilities, licensing
rules, etc., metropolitan district commission
sewage, etc., removal from
waters, use for fire and manufacturing purposes
wrecked vessels, etc., in, removal
CHARLESTOWN.
See Boston.
CHARLTON.
congressional district, third, in , .
fii'st district court of southern Worcester, in district
of ... .
medical examiner district, eighth Worcester, in
senatorial district, Worcester and Hampden, in
CHARTERS.
acts, public, deemed ....
alteration, revocation, etc., subject to
Section
Page
92
111
92
92
130
92
218
212
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
57
cities and towns, of, term defined
See also City Charters.
corporations, of (see Corporations).
forging, etc., penalty .....
uttering as true, penalty ....
CHASTITY.
crimes against ......
See also specific titles of various crimes.
CHATHAM.
congressional district, fifteenth, in ,
medical examiner district, first Barnstable, in
second district court of Barnstable, in district of
senatorial district. Cape and Plymouth, in
CHATTEL MORTGAGES.
See Mortgaged Personal Property; Mortgages.
CHAUFFEURS.
See Motor Vehicles, operation (Index p. 893).
CHEAT.
cards, etc., by use of, penalty ....
gross, conviction at common law, penalty
CHECKING OF CLOTHING.
gratuities for, appropriation by employer, penalty
CHECKS, BAGGAGE.
railroads to issue ......
CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC.
certified, state treasurer, deposit with, in trust
wrongful certification of, penalty .
county treasurer, by .... .
fraudulent drawing .....
state treasurer, of, where payable after one year
See also Negotiable Instruments.
266
266
140
160
29
266
35
266
29
70
1057
175
1369
39
1050
76
1058
71-73
1596
69
1056
1
2740
6
2657
75
1058
74
1057
54-58
1053, 1054
54
1053
74A
1058
38
1050
76
1058
76A, 76B
1058, 1059
72,73
1057
663
. 218
1
2741
. 38
1
388
. 57
3
666
. 233
74
2912
Art. LIX
-
68
155
3
1940
4
7(5)
110
. 267
1
3144
. 267
5
3145
. 272
1-35
3179-3186
. 57
1
664
. 38
1
387
. 218
1
2736
. 57
3
665
75
31.30
76
3130
48
1720
194
2069
40
224
53A
3126
10
363
37
3122
32
222
190
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
Page
CHEESE.
hawkers and pedlers, sale by .
imitation, container to be marked, penalty
defacing labels, etc., on, penalty .
false marking, etc., penalty ....
package containing, to be marked, penalty
sale regulated, penalty ....
what constitutes .....
milk, inspector of, to prosecute certain violations
etc. .....
samples, analysis, expense ....
term defined .......
See also Agriculture, Department of; Butter;
Dairy; Dairy Cattle; Dairy
Products.
CHELMSFORD.
congressional district, fifth, in .
district court of Lowell, in district of . . .
medical examiner district, fifth Middlesex, in .
senatorial district, eighth Middlesex, in .
CHELSEA.
city clerk of, representative districts in Suffolk, return
to
congressional district, eleventh, in .
county commissioners in, municipal council to act as
district court of, held at ....
grand jurors from ......
listing of voters in, penalties ....
See also Elections, voters (Index p. 438).
metropolitan, parks district, in . . .
water district, in .....
north metropoUtan sewerage system, in
school offenders, etc., from, where committed
senatorial district, first Suffolk, in .
soldiers' home in (see Soldiers' Home in Massa
CHUSETTS).
tuberculosis hospital district, special, for, etc.
CHEMICALS.
analysis by public health department, when
certificates by analysts as evidence, etc.
assault with dangerous, penalty
dealers in, alcohol, licenses to sell
record book, penalty for failure to keep
sales, laws as to, application restricted
violations of, certificate of convictions, courts, etc
to send
investigation and prosecution
penalty .....
See also specific titles of chemicals.
CHEMISTRY.
registration of physicians, required subject
CHEMISTS.
food and drugs, of, appointment, powers, etc., ob-
structing, etc., penalty .
manufacturing, not subject to certain laws as to sale of
drugs, etc. . . . . .
CHEMISTS, OFFICIAL AGRICULTURAL, OF
NORTH AMERICA, ASSOCIA-
TION OF.
commercial, feeding stuff, analysis to follow methods
of
fertilizers, methods of analysis, standard, to be
vinegar, methods of examination ....
CHEROKEE CATTLE.
forbidden on public ways, etc., penalty
101
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
57
218
38
57
57
57
34
218
277
56
92
92
92
77
57
111
111
111
265
138
138
112
112
112
112
112
111
112
17, 18, 22
1194
1195
50, 51
1100
51
1100
51
1100
50, 51
1100
50, 51
1100
50
1100
60
1102
60
1102
1
1082
1
663
1
2739
1
388
3
666
5
667
1
663
4
356
1
2740
2
3234
-8
652, 653
33
1048
10
1040
1
1038
1
895
3
665
90
1350
12
1330
13
1330
14
3110
18, 39-42
1688, 1692, 1693
87
1703
30,35
1381
34
1381
32
1381
30
1381
9
35
1374
1330
1381
94
231
1145
94
256, 257
1153
94
164
1127
129
35
1588
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
191
CHERRIES.
basket, sale by, regulated, penalty .
CHESHIRE.
congressional district, first, in .
fourth district court of Berkshire, in district of
medical examiner district, first Berkshire, in
senatorial district, Berkshire, in
CHESTER.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of western Hampden held at
medical examiner district, fourth Hampden, in
senatorial district, Berkshire, Hampshire and Hamp-
den, in ...
CHESTERFIELD.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of Hampshire, in district of .
medical examiner district, first Hampshire, in
senatorial district, Franklin and Hampshire, in
CHESTNUTS.
See Nuts.
CHICKEN-POX.
children showing symptoms of, exclusion from school,
etc. ......
CHICKENS.
See Poultry and Poultry Products.
CHICOPEE.
congressional district, second, in . . .
district court of, held at .
medical examiner district, fifth Hampden, in
senatorial district, second Hampden, in
superior court, adjournment to, naturalization, for
CHIEF OF INSPECTIONS.
See Public Safety, Department of (Index p. 1071).
CHIEF OF POLICE.
See Police Officers.
CHIEF SURGEON OF THE MILITIA.
See Militia, organized, land forces, staff corps
(Index p. 861).
CHILD GUARDIANSHIP, DIVISION OF.
See Public Welfare, Department of.
CHILDREN.
See Desertion and Non-support of Wife or Chil-
dren; Guardians and Conser-
vators; Labor; Minors; Parent
AND Child; Poor and Indigent
Persons.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH CAMPS.
acceptance of law .....
commission on, composition, etc.
record and report ....
contracts for care of underweight, etc., children
municipal appropriations for
establishment .....
gifts for, receipt and management
inspection by public health department
location, construction, etc., approval by public
department .
maintenance and control
municipal appropriations for .
union districts for .....
CHILMARK.
congressional district, fifteenth, in
district court of Dukes county, in district of
medical examiner district, third Dukes, in
senatorial district. Cape and Plymouth, in
Chapter
Section
Page
. 94
98
1111
. 57
1
662
. 218
1
2736
. 38
1
387
. 57
3
666
. 57
1
662
. 218
1
2738
. 38
1
387
. 57
3
666
. 57
1
663
. 218
1
2738
. 38
1
387
. 57
3
667
health
71
67
218
38
57
220
111
111
111
111
40
111
111
111
111
111
40
111
57
218
38
57
56
866
1
663
1
2738
1
387
3
667
16
2768
62A
1339
62B
1340
62E
1340
62H
1341
5(31)
405
62A, 62C
1339, 1340
62C-62E
1340
62G
1341
62G
1341
62C
1340
5(31)
405
62F
1340
1
664
1
2737
1
387
3
665
192
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CHIMNEYS.
defective, fire engineers' regulations as to, penalty . 48
flues, cleaning of certain, rules as to . . . 14S
penalty ........ 148
tenement house laws, under . . . . •] 14-
CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION.
veterans of, state aid to . . . . . .115
tax exemption ....... 59
wives, etc., of, state aid to . . . . . 115
war, term includes, death certificates, etc., as to . 46
See also State Aid, Military Aid and Soldiers'
Relief.
CHIROPODY AND CHIROPODISTS.
definitions . . . . . . . .112
registration, in general . . . . . .112
applicants for, qualifications, etc. . . . .112
fraud by, penalty, etc. . . . . .112
certificate, issuance, expiration, etc. . . .112
duplicate, issuance, fee, etc. . . . .112
recording by city or town clerk, penaltj^ . .112
renewal, fee, etc. . . . . . .112
certified statement of, issuance, fee, etc. . .112
complaints, expense of investigating, payment, etc. . 112
examinations, notice, scope, fee, etc. . . .112
experts to assist registration board . . . 13
exemption of certain persons from laws . . .112
expenses, payment, limitation, etc. . . .112
fees 112
fraud, penalty, etc. . . . . . .112
refusal, practicing after, penalty . . . .112
revision, etc., by supreme judicial court . . 112
revocation, suspension, etc. . . . .112
unregistered persons, certain acts by, prohibited,
penalty . . . . .112
unprofessional conduct, etc., revocation of certificate of
registration for . . . .112
term defined . . . . . . .112
CHLORAL HYDRATE.
label on package of drug containing, to bear statement,
when ...... 94
sale regulated ....... 270
CHLORIDE OF LIME.
sale for household use regulated .... 270
CHLORINATED LIME.
See Lime.
CHLORINE.
See Acids.
CHLOROFORM.
label on package of drug containing, to bear statement,
when ...... 94
sale regulated ....... 270
CHOSES IN ACTION.
assignee of non-negotiable, action by . . . 231
venue 223
proof, claim in insolvency, by . . . .216
dealing in, without actual purchase or sale . .137
statute of frauds ....... 106
See also Assignments; Bills of Lading; Contracts;
Corporations, in general; Debts;
Mortgages; Negotiable Instru-
ments; Warehouse Receipts.
Section
53
28(D)
30
46
23
1-16
5(23)
7
10
13, 19
13-23, 61-65, 88
16, 17
18, 22
15, 16
88
21, 22
16
88
23
15, 16
12
13
23
16, 21, 88
IS, 22
65
64
18-20, 61-65
14, 22
18
19
187
2
2A
Page
527
1852
1853
1797
1812
1412-1420
691
1417
511
1377, 1379
1377-1379, 1387,
1388, 1398
1378
1378, 1379
1378
1398
1379
1378
1398
1379
1378
166
1377
1379
1378, 1379, 1398
1378, 1379
1388
1388
1378, 1379, 1387,
1388
1378, 1379
1378
1379
187
2
5, 6
1
35
4-7
6
1132
3162
3163
1132
3162
2850
2794
2697
1679, 1680
1225
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
193
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
physicians' registration laws in relation to
CHRISTMAS DAY.
legal holiday, to be
See also Holidays.
CHROME YELLOW.
confectionery, deemed adulterant of, when
CHURCH AND STATE,
separation of, constitutional provisions
Chapter
. 112
Section
Page
7
1375
7(18)
111
/Art
1 Art
CHURCHES.
behavior, rude or indecent, in, penalty
building laws as affecting, public building, term in-
cludes .
burning, penalty
cinematographs, special licenses for operators in, fees
committees to settle accounts, etc. .
conveyance of land regulated .
deacons, wardens, etc., conveyance to, by
corporate body for gifts, etc., to be
ministers, etc., joined to, when
defacing, etc., penalty
incorporated, by-laws
incorporation
certificate of organization .
filing record
notice of meeting for
officers, election
membership in, associate, etc.
property, conveyance to, deacons, wardens, etc., by
minister, corporation to take gifts, member of, to be
parsonage land, may take, etc.
moving picture.? in (.see, supra, cinematographs),
parades on Lord's day, music not permitted near
pai'ishes (see Religious Societies).
pubhc funds for, forbidden . . . Art
records, births, marriages, etc., as to, copying
preservation, etc. ....
town, etc., clerk, delivery to, when
See also Public Records.
religious societies, connected with, privileges
sale of property held in trust for
sports, etc., on Lord's day, not permitted near
stables in vicinity regulated, penalty
suits, prosecution by committees - .
taxation, property exempt
trustees, to hold funds
body corporate, may be
wardens, conveyances by, invalid, when
corporate bodies, deemed, for certain purposes
See also Buildings; Public Buildings; Religious
Societies.
CIDER.
See Apples; Beverages, Non-intoxicating, Cer-
tain; Intoxicating Liquors;
Vinegar.
CIGARS AND CIGARETTES.
cities not to pay for .... .
lighted, dropping, etc., on forest lands, penalty .
minors, sale or gift of, to certain, penalty .
posting of law in shop, penalty for failure, etc.
polling places, at, forbidden ....
penalty .......
stables, use in, regulated, penalty
94
I
XI
136
143
266
143
68
68
67
68
68
266
67
67
67
67
67
67
67
67
68
68
. 136
XLVI
66
66
66
67
204
136
111
68
59
68
68
68
68
186
1131
-
10
-
50
14
1676
1
1764
2,3
3116
85
1783
8
840
6
840
53, 54
838
1
839
2
839
98
3135
50
838
47
837
51
838
51
838
48
838
49
838
52
838
53,54
838
2
839
5
840
10, 11
1675
2
59
5
827
1
826
16
829
3
831
12
2597
22, 27
1677, 1678
156, 157
1364, 1365
8
840
5 (10. 11)
688
13
841
4
840
6
840
1
839
. 44
58
500
. 148
54
1857
. 270
6
3164
. 270
7
3165
. 54
73
613
. 56
41
658
. 272
86C, 86F
3196
194
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
expenditures for, by political committees, regulated
CINDERS.
shoaHng harbor with, penalty ....
CINEMATOGRAPHS.
armories, use in certain, regulated
booth, inspection and approval, when, penalty
Boston, laws not applicable to
special regulations in .
cellulose acetate films, effect of use .
sale of combustible, etc., as, penalty
certain laws not to apply, when
churches, theatres, etc., operation in
combustible, etc., films, sale, etc., as safety, penalty
examination for Ucense to operate, eligibihty for
fire, precaution against, penalty
general penalty
inspection and approval .
fees .....
licenses and permits, assistants'
first class ....
operation without, forbidden, when, penalty
second class
special ....
exhibitions, for, fee .
suspension, revocation, appeal
limelight, use with, forbidden, penalty
oxyhydrogen gas, use with, forbidden, penalty
rules and regulations for use
safety films, standard width, use in schools, license
and approval
fee .... .
operator, Ucense of .
sale of combustible, etc., as, penalty
sale regulated, penalty
state inspectors to inspect apparatus, fees
See also Theatrical Exhibitions, Shows and
Amusements.
CIRCULARS.
political, unsigned, forbidden, penalty
CIRCUS.
See Theatrical Exhibitions, Shows and Amuse-
ments.
CITATIONS.
probate accounts, on, issue to interested parties
See also Probate Courts.
CITIES.
See Cities and Towns.
CITIES AND TOWNS,
in general:
cities to have powers of towns . . . .
city councils to have powers of towns
aldermen to have powers of selectmen, except
laws relative to towns to apply to cities
town, term excludes city, civil service laws, as
to . . .
election laws, as to .
municipal finance laws, as to
public parks, etc., as to
shore reservations, as to
term includes city, when
Highway Fund, as to certain uses of
abandonment of easement, etc., by
acceptance of statutes by (see Statutes).
Chapter
55
102
33
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
143
55
56
206
Section
Page
5
639
17
1202
49
320
72,84
1781
1783
82
1782
72
1781
83
1782
87
1784
83
1782
85
1783
87
1784
77, 79
1782
72, 84
1781
1783
84
1783
72, 73
1781
74
1781
76
1781
75, 77, 78
1781,
1782
75, 84
1781,
1783
77
1782
75, 80, 85
1781
-1783
82
1782
81
1782
72, 84
1781,
1783
72, 84
1781,
1783
73,84
1781,
1783
86
1783
86
1783
86
1783
87
1784
88
1784
73, 74
1781
34
646
65
661
23A
2615
40
401
39
394
39
394
40
401
31
242
50
544
44
485
45
502
45
23A
507
4
7(34)
113
90
34
1008
40
15
410
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
195
CITIES AND TOWNS — Co7i(inued.
in general — Continued.
accounting systems in .
See also Municipal Finance.
accounts due, collection by city, etc., collector
actions, against, labor, for
by and against, venue
by, treasurer, etc., may prosecute certain
interrogatories ....
process against, service
acts constituting, provisions continued .
advertising of advantages by
agriculture, aid to, in conjunction with county
demonstration work in, appropriations for
taking of land for ....
aircraft, landing places for, on property of, estab-
lishment, etc.
to provide .....
aldermen to have powers of selectmen, except
American Legion, may lease quarters for
annexation, procedure on petition to general court
annual reports .....
certain officers, etc., of, regulation by by-law
poor persons aided, names excluded from
state library, copy to . . .
appointive positions in (see Civil Service Laws)
armories, parade grounds, etc., duties, etc., as to
assessors (see Assessors of Taxes).
bank deposits of .
baths, public, etc., certain, may estabUsh
betterments, payment by (see Betterments,
Assessment of).
bills, against, approval, oath, etc. . . . .
and accounts due to, designation of payee .
birds, protection of, appropriations, wardens, etc. .
blasting, petition to enforce laws, etc., as to .
bonds, etc., of, held or owned by treasurer, actions on
indemnifying, register of sureties on, to keep
sinking fund commissioners of county, regis-
tration by, penalty
issued by, registration, penalty ....
taxation, exempt ....
See also Municipal Finance (Index pp. 906, 907).
books, etc., commonwealth, from, care, etc.
libraries, borrowing from, expenditures
boundaries, in general ....
changes in, to be noted on county maps
determination, land court jurisdiction
highway maps to show
removal, destruction, etc., penalty
survey, improvement
See also Boundaries.
bridges, regulation of speed on
repair by several ....
See also, infra, in general, drawbridges; Bridges.
building, laws (see Buildings).
Unes on ways, estabUshment in certain
buildings, etc., of, art commission as affecting
height, limitation .....
liens not to attach to ... .
Chapter
44
41
149
223
41
231
223
40
40
128
128
128
90
90
39
40
3
40
40
40
40
44
40
Section
35-38, 41, 43
38A
28
7,8
37, 38
65
28, 36, 37
1
6A
40-45
45
45
57
57
1
9
5
49
21 (12, 13)
51
50
33 35-38, 42, 45, 46
55, 55A
12
52
38A
18
21
36
57
43
39
43
52, 61
4-6
5 (25)
1 (a 2)
48
8
1-12
2
Ki)
1
94
33
21
2-4
37
84
11
2
6
496, 497
434
1868
2795
434
2865
2799, 2800
401
406
1576, 1577
1577
1577
1019
1019
394
407
98
422
412
422
422
315-317
500
408
436
434
1624
1850
433
438
370
224
370
499, 501
1244, 1245
691
758
421
899
453-455
356
2482
930
3134
1031
969
956, 957
947
445
504
1765
3050
196
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CITIES AND TOWNS — Continued. ^^^^^^'
in general — Continued.
buildings, etc., of — Concluded.
public, not subject to liens .... 254
sectional restriction ...... 40
security for labor, etc., on .... 149
See also Buildings.
burial places, public, to provide . . . ,114
carriages, etc., regulation 40
cemeteries, etc., powers and duties as to . . 114
chapter thirty-nine, effect ..... 39
chief engineer (see Fire Departments).
children, protection and care, etc., in . . .119
See also Minors; Poor and Indigent Persons.
city councils to have powers of towns ... 39
city, included in term town, when ... 4
Highway Fund, certain uses of, as to 90
not included in term town, civil service laws, as to 31
election laws, as to . . . . .50
municipal finance laws, as to . . . .44
public parks, etc., laws, as to . . . .45
shore reservations, as to . . . .45
powers of town, to have, when .... 40
civil service laws, appUcation to . . . .31
See also Civil Service Laws.
claimants against, oath ..... 40
clerks of (see City and Town Clerks).
clinics, dental, medical and health, regulated . .111
See also Clinics.
compensation to injured, etc., workmen . . 152
consolidation, procedure on petition to general court 3
contracts, certain purposes, for . . . .40
custody ........ 41
garbage disposal, for ..... 40
public works, for (see Labor, public employees).
sewers to protect water supply, for . . . 40
conveyances, leases, etc., by .... 40
corporations, to be . . . . . .40
corporate powers continued .... 40
creditors of, notice to, etc., interest ... 41
debt limit, legislative petitions for authority to
exceed ... 3
debts due to, preferred [see Preferred Claims (Index
p. 1032) ].
deeds to, preservation ...... 66
departmental records, etc., of, proof 233
departments, etc., of, clerk to record proceedings.
etc., to designate . . .66
public records of, custody .66
deposits, certain, of, in savings banks, exempt from
limit of amount .... 168
direction signs on ways .... 85
dispensaries, tuberculosis, regulated, penalty . .111
division, procedure on petition to legislature . . 3
settlements, as affecting ... .116
documents, reports, etc., furnished by common-
wealth, may insure ... 5
drains, obstruction of, liability to, in tort, for . 83
private, acceptance of law as to . . .83
drawbridges, regulation 85
easements, takings by . . . . . .40
educational trust funds, may hold ... 40
electricity, supply to, after expiration of contract 164
employees of (see Labor, public employees; Mu-
nicipal Officers and Employees).
Section
Page
6
3050
25-30
413^15
29
1868
10
1402
22
413
10-27
1402-1405
24
400
1-83
1439-1456
1
394
7(34)
113
34
1008
1
242
1
544
1
485
1
502
23A
607
1
401
47-49
254
46
50
76
6
6
31
1
57
5
1(6)
15
9
12
26,27
14
3
125A
421
1337
69-75
1930, 1931
5
98
4
402
57
438
4
402
41
418
3
401
1
401
1
401
51
436
99
828
2913
827
827
2209
964
1338
98
1426
121
951
952
970
409
401
2167
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITIES AND TOWNS — Continued.
in general — Continued.
entertainments, public, certain, on Lord's day, may
license ..... 136
explosives in (see Explosives and Inflammable
Fluids and Compounds).
fees of city and towTi officers, disposition, etc. . 40
ferries, maintenance by ..... 88
finances (see Municipal Finance).
fines and forfeitures, certain, payment to . . 280
fire, commissioners (see Fire Departments, com-
missioners).
departments (see Fire Departments).
districts (see Districts).
engineers, etc. (see Fire Departments).
insurance companies, mutual, as members of . 175
outside aid in extinguishing . . . .48
See also Fires and Fire Prevention and
Protection.
firemen, may indemnify ..... 41
pensions for ....... 32
widows of, annuities to . . . . .32
See also Fire Departments; Firemen.
fireworks in (see Explosives and Inflammable
Fluids and Compounds).
fisheries, herring, etc., for, creation, regulation, etc.,
by, penalty .... 130
food and other necessaries, may supply in war
/ Art. XLVII
Section
time, etc.
1
footways, may lay out
forest fires (see Fires and Fire Prevention and
Protection; Forests and Fores-
try).
forests, municipal
garbage disposal, contracts for
gas, and electricity, contracts for, supply to, after
expiration
mains, in, survey, boards of, as affecting
laying in .
meters, penalties for failure to have sealed and
stamped, to receive
supply to, after expiration of contract
general court, counsel before committees of, appro
priations for
gifts, etc., to, inheritance tax, exemption
judicial enforcement, etc., of . . .
Grand Army, etc., meeting place for, may provide
soldiers' aid, may disburse through
graves of soldiers, etc., to provide care for
guide posts on ways, to maintain, penalty
gypsy and brown tail moths, suppression
See also Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths.
half holidays for laborers ....
harbors, rivers, etc., appropriations for .
hay, scales, to regulate, etc. ....
weighers of, to regulate fees and compensation
health, boards of (see Health, Local Boards of).
clinics (see Clinics).
laws, application to cities . . . . .
homemaking, demonstration work in, appropria-
tions for . . . . .
taking of land for ......
hospitals, dangerous diseases, for (see Hospitals,
dangerous diseases, for).
40
82
132
40
164
41
164
164
164
40
65
214
40
40
115
85
132
41
91
94
94
111
128
128
21 (13)
6-8
76
59A
100
85, 85A
88,89
44-47
189
45
45
197
Page
1672
412
979
3273
2337
528
448
301, 302
302
1594
-
60
19,20
411
33
947
35
1661
4
402
125A
2167
77
443
70, 70A
2152
113
2165
125A
2167
5(15)
404
1
813
3(11)
2668
5(11)
403
5(11)
403
22
1423
1
964
8, 11-29
1653-1659
110
451
29
1030
236
1147
236
1147
1371
1577
1577
198
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITIES AND TOWNS — Continued.
in general — Continued.
hospital treatment, poor persons, for, contracts for
hot water and steam, pipes for transmission of
illegal expenditures, etc., by, restraint .
improvement districts, establishment in
incorporation, procedure on petition to general court
indebtedness, net, of, term defined
See also Municipal Finance (Index pp. 905-909)
infants, protection and care, etc., in
See also Minors; Poor and Indigent Persons
infirmaries, local .....
See also Infirmaries, Local.
injuries to property by, damages for
See also Eminent Domain.
insane, etc., no responsibility for support, etc.
institutions of, eight hour law, so-called, not appU
cable to ... .
insurance, municipal buildings, of, fund for
property, books, etc., from commonwealth, of
workmen's compensation, funds for .
interest on reversionary gifts, may pay .
internal poUce, by-laws may regulate
judgments against, annual tax, as affecting
jury hsts in (see Juries and Jurors).
laborers (see Labor, public employees; Munic-
ipal Officers and Employees).
landing place, common, discontinuance by, regu-
lated .
laying out
See also Landing Places.
land takings by, in general .
drill and parade grounds, etc
Section
40
40
40
40
3
4
119
47
79
123
149
40
5
40
40
40
59
for
municipal purposes, for
what officers act
See also Eminent Domain.
leases of public buildings
liability for torts in operation of municipal lighting
plants .....
libraries, pubUc, may establish and maintain .
licenses and permits (see Licenses and Permits).
lighting plants, municipal ....
See also Municipal Lighting Plants.
lights, street, survey, boards of, as affecting .
See also Lighting, public; Municipal Lighting
Plants.
lockups ........
Lord's day, special provisions as to (see Licenses
AND Permits; Lord's Day).
low land and swamps, improvement of, assessments
on, for ....
lumber, measurers of, election, etc.
Ucensing, to act in adjoining town .
majority, etc., vote, term defined ...
markets, public, certain, may provide, etc.
masonry inspectors employed by, qualifications
mattresses, etc., notice of violations of laws as to
measurers of wood and bark, appointment, etc.
memorials for soldiers, etc., property for, may hold
etc. .....
metropolitan, districts, in, notice of certain projects to
powers and duties as to, in general
parks district ....
79
33
40
74
79
40
164
78
164
41
40
252
96
96
4
44
40
31
94
94
40
30
92
92
4
402
43
420
53
422
44
421
5
98
7(20)
112
1-83
1439-1456
1-11
515, 516
9-18
906-910
2
1478
36
1870
13
409
15
121
13A
409
4
402
21(1)
411
23
697
17, 18
981
14
980
1-45
902
!-916
37
315
14
409
17
878
2
903
3
401
64
2151
7
899
34-69
2143-
-2152
77
443
34-37
11
7
8
6(7)
1
10
41
275
296
416, 417
3033
1168
1168
110
485
407
251
1160
1163
3 401
35A 235
32, 60, 87, 97 1047, 1054, 1062
42, 56, 88 1050, 1053, 1063
40
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CITIES AND TOWNS — Continued.
in general — Continued.
metropolitan — Concluded.
sewerage districts .....
water district ......
See also Metropolitan Districts.
militia, relative to (see Militia).
minors, protection and care, etc., in . ,
See also Minors; Poor and Indigent Persons
motor vehicles owned by, compulsory liability insur-
ance law exemption
fee for registration .....
indemnification of employees operating
municipal, buildings insurance fund, may establish
etc. .....
standards of weights and measures
See also Weights and Measures.
nautical schools, may establish, etc.
numbering of buildings, by-laws as to .
officers, election ......
See also Municipal Officers and Employees;
and specific titles of officers,
official letters, size ......
ordinances and by-laws (see Ordinances and By-
Laws, Municipal).
original powers to continue ....
parade grounds and ranges, duties as to
parks, gifts, bequests, etc., in aid of, may take in
trust for ....
public, takings, etc., of land for, approval .
pay rolls, approval .....
peace, etc., preserving in, by-laws may regulate
pensions for employees, firemen, etc.
janitors, school, etc. ....
laborers .......
police, etc. ......
teachers .......
See also, infra, in general, retirement systems
for employees; Retirement Sys-
tems and Pensions.
permits by (see Licenses and Permits).
personal property, disposal . . . . .
petroleum inspectors (see Petroleum and Petro-
leum Products).
physical aspects of, corporations to improve .
planning boards ......
playgrounds, etc. .....
plumbing supervision by (see Plumbing, supervision)
police, departments in .
officers, may indemnify ....
pensions for .....
widows, etc., of, annuities to .
See also Police Officers.
political contributions as affecting, penalties .
See also Elections, corrupt practices (Index
pp. 418, 419).
poor in, hospital treatment for .
settlement, without, support by
state reimbursement ....
support, burial, etc., of, by . . .
See also Minors; Poor and Indigent Persons;
Public Welfare, Local Boards of.
population, term defined . . . . .
LAWS.
199
Jter
Section
Page
92
92
1, 2, 5-9
10,11, 16,24,
26-31
1038, 1039
1040-1042,
1044-1047
19
1-83
1439-1456
90
90
41
lA
33
lOOA
987
1006
448
40
98
13
5-7
409
1172, 1173
74
40
41
52
21 (10)
1-11
885
411
425-428
40
52
21 (11)
422
. 40
1
401
. 33
42,45
317
n
. 45
3
503
. 45
3
503
. 41
52
436
. 40
21(1)
411
. 32
80-85A, 88, 89, 91
300-302, 304
. 32
44, 91
290, 304
. 32
77
299
. 32
83-91
301-304
. 32
15-17, 42, 43, 91
275, 290, 304
412
. 180
4
2442
. 41
70-72
441, 442
. 45
14-18
504-506
. 41
97
447
. 41
100
448
. 32
83-91
301-304
. 32
88, 89, 91
302, 304
/ 55
9-15
641, 642
•\ 56
X
56, 59-61
660, 661
. 40
4
402
. 122
14, 17, 18
1474, 1475
. 122
14, 15, 18
1474, 1475
. 117
1-43
1428-1435
7(41)
113
200
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
49
126
127
127
127
40
40
40
149
45
80
40
149
149
Chapter
CITIES AND TOWNS — Co7itinued.
in general — Contimied.
pounds, may maintain, etc. .....
See also Pounds.
prisoners, burial of deceased, expenses, when paid by
employment in land improvement, public works,
etc., by .... .
sick, support of, at end of sentence, payment by
prison-made articles, use in offices of departments,
etc., penalty
property, may hold and convey
prudential affairs, etc., may regulate
public, buildings, leasing
security for payment by contractor
domain, powers as to
improvements, assessment of cost
See also Betterments, Assessment of.
utiUties department, state, prosecution or defence
of proceedings before, appropriations
works, actions for labor on ... .
employment on (see L.\bor, public em-
ployees; Municipal Officers and
Employees).
security for payment by contractor
quarantine (see Quarantine).
rates of public service corporations, prosecutions
relative to, appropriations
reading rooms .....
real estate, sale by, application of proceeds
reclamation projects
recognizance by .
records, copies as evidence .
custody, penalty
fireproof vaults for .
ink, standard ....
inspection and copies, regulation by
making of copies
preservation, etc.
See also Public Records.
recreation, etc., of inhabitants of, corporations to
promote .....
registrars of voters [see Elections, in general
(Index pp. 411, 439, 440); Regis-
trars OF Voters]
reserved spaces in certain ways
reserve fund, establishment .
reservoirs, use of, by-laws as to
. retirement systems for employees
See also Retirement Systems and Pensions.
riot, liability for property destroyed in .
road material prepared by prisoners, sale to .
rules, certain, by boards, etc., filing with clerk .
sanitary stations .....
schools, school committees, etc. (see Schools,
public).
seal, use, custody, etc. ...
unlawful, penalty ....
settlements of poor persons in . . ,
See also Poor and Indigent Persons.
sewage, disposal (see Sewage).
works, establishment, etc., by .
sewers, common, by-laws as to
may pay cost of, in other towns, etc., when
See also Sewers and Drains.
shellfish, plants for purifying . . . .40
Section
Page
180
22
538
22
1529
82,84
151
1551
1563
53-60
3
21(1)
3
29
19-23
1
1545-1547
401
411
401
1868
506
917
5(16)
28
404
1868
29
1868
40
5(16)
404
40
3, 5 (18)
401, 404
44
63
501
252
4A, 5A
3026, 3027
40
45
421
233
76
2913
66
6, 7. 13, 14, 17
827-829
66
11, 12
828
66
2,4
826, 827
66
10
828
66
5
827
66
1,8,9
826, 828
2442
. 82
34
947
. 40
6
406
. 40
21 (8)
412
. 32
26-34, 36-38, 91
283-289, 304
. 269
8
3160
. 127
76, 78
1550
. 40
33
416
. Ill
33
1335
. 40
47
421
. 268
85
3158
. 116
1-7
1424-1427
. 83
5-7
950, 951
. 40
21 (6)
412
. 40
41
418
12A
408
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
201
CITIES AND TOWNS — Continued.
in general — Continued.
sidewalks, establishment, etc.
snow and ice, removal, etc., by-laws as to
state highways, from ....
defective ways, liability for, as affecting
soldiers, sailors and marines, memorials to
Spanish war veterans, may lease quarters to organi-
zations of .
sports and games, Lord's day, on, regulated, when
sprinkUng of pubUc ways ....
stables, Ucensing, etc., regulated, penalty
state aid and reimbursement, animals, inspectors of
compensation
armories ......
burial of soldiers .....
dangerous diseases, certain expenses in relation to
deaf, special classes for ....
English, etc., instruction in . . .
forest fires ......
equipment for fighting ....
mothers with dependent children, aid to certain
moth, gypsy, etc., suppression .
old age assistance .....
poor, support, etc., of . . .
schools, public (see Schools, public).
seamen, shipwrecked
snow, etc., removal from state highways
state and miUtary aid
taxes, pubUc institutions, on, for loss of
tuberculosis subsidies
vocational schools ....
ways, as to .
Chapter
state, and military aid, appropriations, payments
deductions from reimbursements for failure to
keep certain records, etc.
fire marshal, refusal to obey rules, etc., of, pen
alty
land, conveyance to, for highway purposes .
street railways, transportation areas
See also Street Railways.
suits by and against .....
surety bonds, premiums on, payment, by-laws as to
survey, boards of .....
swimming instruction, may provide
taxation, local (see Taxation).
teachers, municipal pensions for, appropriations, etc
repeal of laws as to .
telephone and telegraph rates, reduced, to
tenement house laws .....
See also Tenement Houses.
tires, width of, by-laws as to
tortious liability of (see Tort, municipal liability
in).
town, city to have powers of, when
term excludes city, civil service laws, as to .
election laws, as to
83
/ 40
\ 85
81
84
40
40
1.36
40
111
129
33
115
111
69
69
/ 40
\ 48
40
118
132
118A
117
121
122
/ 102
\ 121
81
115
58
111
74
81
82
90
115
117
148
30
161
40
40
41
40
32
32
159
/ 144
t 145
40
Section
25-28
21(3)
5
19
17-20
3, 5 (12)
9A
21-32
16-18
155, 157
17
38
20
116, 121, 142
28
10
11
24, 28B
11
6
14, 15
3
17, 18
42
14, 15, 18
5
42
19
15
13-17
76, 77
8A-14, 19-22
26-29
8
34
3
35
30
44A
143-160
2
5(1)
73-81
12
42
17
15
1-98
1-63
21(9)
Page
954, 955
412
966
934
961, 962
401, 403
407
1677, 1678
410
1364, 1365
1582
316
1422
1356, 1357, 1362
848
845
408
521, 523
408
1436
1655
1437
1430
1471
1474, 1475
1200
1471
934
1419
672, 673
1345, 1346
877-879
936, 937
941
1008
1413
1434
1853
238
2120-2124
401
402
442-444
408
290
275
1993
1785-1806
1807-1819
412
40
31
50
1
401
1
242
1
544
202
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
Page
CITIES AND TO^NNS — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
town — Concluded.
term excludes city — Concluded.
municipal finance laws, as to .
public parks, etc., as to
shore reservations, as to
term includes city, when .
Highway Fund, certain uses of, as to
treasurer, park commissioner, not to serve as
state aid, etc., returns to commissioner of state
aid and pensions .
See also City and Town Treasurers.
trespasses on buildings, etc., of, suits for
trustees of gifts to, for charitable, etc., purposes
annual report
removal by probate court
trust funds, etc., management
may hold, etc.
See also, supra, in general, gifts, etc., to.
unclaimed property in hands of police
vacations for laborers .
valuation, term defined, in general
highway improvements, as to
metropolitan parks, as to
See also Assessors of Taxes.
veterans in service of, pensions for certain
See also Veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, etc., may lease quarters for
veterans' preference in employment of laborers
See also Civil Service Laws (Index p. 228) ; Mu-
nicipal Officers and Employees.
voting precincts, notice to state secretary as to
w^ages, weekly payment by, penalty
water, boards or commissioners (see Water Boards
AND Commissioners, Local; Water
Supply).
pipes, works, etc. (see Water and Aqueduct
Companies; Water Supply).
rates, collection by .
ways, defects in, liability for, in general
death, for, caused by .
gas or electric company, liability over, of
digging up [see Ways, public (Index p. 1459)]
direction signs on .... •
highways, laying out, alteration, etc. .
lands, commonwealth, of, sales for .
repair by . . . . • •
proceedings on failure to vote funds for
state, rights and liabilities as to
See also Ways, public, state highways.
monuments on, to establish, penalty for failure
private, laying out, alteration, etc.
public, maintenance of certain, improved by state
funds .
regulation of use
repair, penalty
survey, boards of, as affecting
town, laying out, alteration, etc
See also Ways.
wood and bark, sale, etc., to regulate
cities, aldermen, auditing accounts of
See also Aldermen; Mayor and Aldermen.
annual election, term, as applied to, includes biennial
election
44
45
45
4
90
45
115
41
68
68
41
40
135
41
4
81
92
32
40
41
54
149
1
485
1
502
23A
607
7(34)
113
34
1008
2
502
15
1419, 1420
36
433
13
841
14
841
45-47
435, 436
3
401
7-11
1670, 1671
111
451
7 (35)
113
31
938
59
1054
52-60
292-294
9
407
112
452
10
598
148
1895
. 40
42A-42F
. 84
15-26
. 229
1
. 164
74
. 85
1
. 82
17-20
. 30
44A
. 84
1
. 84
7
. 81 8,
10-12, 15
19,20
. 86
1
. 82
21-24
. 81
25
. 85
10
. 84
22
. 41
74-81
. 82
21-32
. 94
301
. 44
35-43
7 (39)
419, 420
960-963
2841
2155
964
943
238
956
957
932-935
973
944
935
967
962
442-444
944-947
1164
496, 497
113
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
203
CITIES AND TOWNS — Continued.
cities — Concluded.
bark, slabs, etc., to regulate sale, when .
boards of, bonus, etc., taking by member, penalty
building department, balconies, etc., to regulate
tenement house laws, under .
buildings, height of .... .
projections, etc., on, regulations as to
charters, powers, etc., conferred by, continued
granting, constitutional authority . . Art
term defined .....
cigars, liquors, etc., not to pay for
city officers (see Municipal Officers and Em-
ployees).
clerk (see City and Town Clerks).
contracts of, city clerk, filed with .
department heads, civil service laws, exempt from
temporary ......
employment of persons by officers of, reports
See also Civil Service Laws.
establishment, constitutional authority . . Art
gardening, poultry raising, etc., schools for, may
establish, etc.
health laws, application to .
ice, inspection, etc. ....
land, purchases by, valuation as affecting
takings by aldermen
licensing boards (see Licenses and Permits, in
general, licensing authorities, etc.)
municipal boards of, members, contracts, interest in
certain, penalty
officers, elective, certificate of election, to receive
before acting
ordinances, proof of .... .
See also Ordinances and By-Laws, Municipal.
pay rolls, regulated .....
salaries, payment regulated ....
solicitor, term defined .....
street sprinkling, assessments for .
tax limit in, fixing, etc.
See also Municipal Finance.
towns, to have powers of ... .
See also, supra, in general, city; town.
wards, etc., division into ....
city and ward committees, election
state secretary, notice to .
voting lists, for .....
towns, annual meeting (see Town Meetings).
annual report, by-laws as to
jury list, to contain .....
printing, contents, etc. ....
appropriation, finance, etc., committees, in
by-laws (see Ordinances and By-Laws, Municipal)
cities to have powers of ... .
financial year ......
improvement associations in, may grant care, etc., of
public grounds to .
trespassing on grounds, penalty
land takings by selectmen ....
libraries, public, appropriations for
election of trustees in ... .
limited town meetings (see Town Meetings, repre
sentative, standard form of).
Chapter
94
268
144
45
143
40
40
II
4
44
41
31
41
31
II
74
111
40
40
43
79
268
Section
303
10
37
11
2
23
1
'(5)
58
17
5
61A
31
15-17
189
24
14
30
2
10
1164
3153
1795
504
1765
413
401
47
110
500
429
243
439
249
47
878
1371
413
409
463
903
3153
54
137
631
233
75
2913
41
41-43
434, 435
41
41-43
434, 435
4
7(6)
110
40
17
410
44
29
494
40
1
401
54
1-3
596
52
7
563
54
10
598
51
63
561
40
21 (12)
412
234
9
2917
40
49
422
39
16
398
40
1
401
44
56
500
45
12
504
45
13
504
79
2
903
78
10, 18
899, 901
78
10, 17
899, 900
204
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
19, 20, 23
399
3
503
2
502
16
505
. 81
3
930
[ 40
13B
409
• • 1 41
32A,
102A, 106A
433,
449, 450
. 94
120
1118
. Ill
158
1365
. 81
26-29
936, 937
. 40
7
406
. 84
11
958
Chapter Section
CITIES AND TOWNS — Continued.
towns — Concluded.
liquor, etc., licenses, voting on question of . .39
notes of, certification, etc. (see Municipal Finance).
parks, taking, etc., of land for, approval . . 45
planning board in, may authorize, to act as park
commissioners . . .45
playground act, acceptance by certain . . . 45
representative town meetings (see Town Meetings,
representative, standard form
of),
road commissioners, improvement associations to
care for public grounds, etc., under
direction of ..... 45 12
selectmen (see Select.men).
sidewalk, construction by abutter on public way . 85 4
small towns, road machinery, commonwealth to
furnish to
school physicians, special provisions
slaughter of cattle, fee for license, in
stables, licensing, etc., in .
state repair, etc., of ways in
snow and ice, removal
state co-operation
town, meetings (see Town Meetings).
officers (see Municipal Officers and Employees).
tree wardens (see Tree Wardens).
voting precincts, division into, etc. ... 54 6-9
ways, exterior lines, establishment ... 41 80
See also Aldermen; Art Commissions, Municipal; Assessors of Taxes; Better-
ments, Assessment of; Births, Marriages and Deaths, Return and
Registry of; Boston; Buildings; City and Town Auditors; City and
Town Clerks; City and Town Collectors; City and Town Physicians;
City and Tow'n Registrars; City and Town Solicitors; City and Town
Treasurers; City Charters; City Councils; City Election; City
Engineers; City Foresters; City Government; City M.\rshals; City
Officers; Civil Service Laws; Collectors of Taxes; Common Councils;
Districts; Eight Hour Law, So-called; Elections; Electricity, lines
for the transmission of; Eminent Domain; Fence Viewers; Finance Com-
mittees; Fire Departments; Fires .\nd Fire Prevention and Protection;
Firewards; Forests and Forestry; Gas and Electric Companies; Gypsy
and Brown Tail Moths; Health, Local Boards of; Infirmaries, Local;
Land Damages; Leopard Moths; Letters, Official; Licenses and Per-
mits; Licensing Authorities, Commissions and Bo.a.rds; M.\yor and Alder-
men; Mayor and City Council; Mayors; Metropolitan Districts; Moth
Superintendents; Municipal Buildings; Municipal Buildings Insurance
Fund; Municipal Finance; Municipal Lighting Plants; Municipal Of-
ficers and Employees; Municipal Party; Municipal Statistics; Nautical
Schools; Ordinances and By-Laws, Municipal; Park Commissioners;
Parks and Reservations; Pay Rolls; Planning Boards; Playgrounds,
Public; Police Boards, Commissions and Commissioners; Police Depart-
ments; Police Matrons; Police Officers; Police Stations, Lockups and
Houses of Detention; Poor and Indigent Persons; Proprietors op Towns;
Public Buildings; Public Domain; Public Employees; Public Improve-
ments; Public Officers; Public Records; Public Safety, Local Commis-
sioners of; Public Welfare, Local Boards of; Public Works; Purchasing
Agent; Railroads; Registrars of Voters; Representative Districts;
Retirement Systems and Pensions; Sanitary Stations; Saturday, half
holiday; Schools; Sealers of Weights and Measures; Selectmen; Sena-
torial Districts; Shade Trees; Shire Towns; Sidewalks; Signboards;
Sinking Fund Commissioners, municipal; Sinking Funds; Snow and Ice;
Sports and Games; State Aid, Military Aid and Soldiers' Relief; Stat-
utes; Street Lights and Lamps; Street Railways; Street Sprinkling;
Streets, Superintendents of; Survey, Boards of; Taxation; Telephone
Page
504
966
597, 598
444
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
205
Chapter Section
CITIES AND TOWNS ~ Concluded.
AND Telegraph Companies; Telephone and Telegraph Lines; Tene-
ment Houses; Tent Caterpillars; Theatres, Public Halls, etc.; Town
House; Town Meetings; Town Proprietaries; Townships; Transpor-
tation Areas; Tree Wardens; Tuberculosis; Vacations; Vocational
Education; Voting Precincts; Wards and Voting Precincts; Wash
Houses; Water and Sewer Boards, Local; Water Boards and Commis-
sioners, Local; Waters and Waterways; Water Supply; Ways; Weigh-
ers, Measurers and Surveyors of Commodities, Local; Weights and
Measures; Workmen's Compensation.
CITIZENS.
commonwealth, of, definition ..... 1
public, employment, equal opportunity to engage in 149
preference in, etc. ..... 31
works, emnloyment on, preference, penalty. . 149
tests in textile schools, preference .... 74
United States citizens, as . . . Art. XIV
states of United States, of, rights in other states . Art. IV
suits between, jurisdiction .... Art. IV
United States, of, civil service eUgible lists confined to 31
definition ....... Art. XIV
hawkers and pedlers to be, or declared intention to
become ..... 101
militia, certain, enrolled in . . . . .33
officers must be ...... 33
pharmacists, registered, to be . . . .112
privileges, etc., contracts, preference to . . . 149
states not to abridge .... Art. XIV
public works, employment in, preference, penalty . 149
sporting and trapping licenses, reduced fees . . 131
appUcations for . . . . . .131
XIV
Page
color,
Art
etc.
Art
Art
congress, as
Art
state citizenship, acquisition by
voting rights of, denial forbidden,
for . .
sex, for ... .
effect of denial, representation in
to . . .
CITIZENSHIP.
duties of, schools, to be taught in
CITRIC ACID.
sale, certain laws not to apply to, when
CITY AND TOWN AUDITORS.
accountant, in certain towns, superseded by
appointments, reports of, to, cities, in
appropriation orders, certification to, in cities .
election .......
municipal, finance laws, judicial enforcement against
violation by, penalty ....
lighting plants, powers and duties as to, in cities
powers and duties, in general ....
appropriations, to receive estimates as to, local boards
of health, from, when
approval of bills, etc., by .
assessors, certain information from, in cities .
receipts, to notify of certain, in cities
to notify, of debt requirements, in cities
cash balances, verification ....
civil service laws, unlawful employment, notice to
notice to creditor, etc. ....
prison-made goods, Ust of, sending to
reserve fund in towns .....
schedules, etc., to, director of accounts, by
treasurer, notice of payment to, to receive
public trusts, accounts .....
temporary, appointment, etc. ....
XV
XIX
XIV
71
112
1
43
19
26
46A
2
2
12
22
2
86
24
179A
26
8
6
1,2
35
93
1871
246
1867
883
12
9
8
245
12
1195
308
329
1379
1902
12
1867
1621
1620
12
13
14
13
855
1381
41
55
437
31
31
249
41
15A
429
41
1
425
44
59
501
44
62
501
64
56
2147
41
50-54
436, 437
11
28
1334
41
52
436
59
23A, 23B
698
41
54A
437
44
16
491
41
50,53
436, 437
31
38
250
41
51
436
27
57
1546
40
6
406
44
43
497
41
54
437
41
53
437
41
61A
439
206
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITY AND TOWN AUDITORS — Concluded.
term of office, in cities ...... 41
vacancy in towns ....... 41
See also Municipal Finance; Municipal Officers
AND Employees.
CITY AND TOWN CLERKS.
provisions common to both, in general:
certificates, etc., of, forging, etc., penalty .
forged, uttering as true, penalty
compensation, towTis, etc., may limit .
county commissioners, reports of, to receive
fees ......
Section
48
49
436
436
copies, certificates, etc., for certain
list, in office
park commissioner, not eligible as
service of process on
temporary, to fill vacancy
vacancy in office
assistant clerks, solemnization of marriages by
filing and recording of instruments with, index
for
abandonment of land by public works department
arbitration of strikes, etc., copy of decisions
assignment for benefit of creditors, fee
assignments of wages, fees ...
attachments of bulky goods, fee, etc. .
bills of sale for security, fees
bonds, blasting, for .....
bottles, vessels, etc., description of markings
boundaries, state, changes
boundary marks, town, etc., description
business certificates stating name of party ir
interest ....
chattel mortgages, foreclosures, etc., fees
chiropodists' certificates of registration, fees
penalty ....
church, etc., records, when
constables' bonds .....
corporations, hunting, etc., membersliip lists of
certain ....
dogs, owners' bonds ....
drains and sewers, plans, etc.
elections, nomination papers, objections, etc.
electricity, lines for the transmission of, location
etc. .....
order granting .....
explosives, etc., certificate as to use of buildings for
storing, etc. ....
fences, assignments for repair, etc.
fire chiefs, removal .....
firewards, acceptance, etc., of office
fireworks, bond for storage and manufacture
forest wardens, acceptances, etc., of office .
gas mains, connecting locations for
great ponds, close season, order for
measurements
occupation by director of division of fisheries
and game, notice .
ice cream cans, etc., registration
labor claims ....
landing places, common, laj^ing out by county
commissioners
licenses, certain, fees
267
267
46
35
/ 46
\262
46
262
45
223
41
41
207
41
81
150
203
154
255
223
255
148
110
1
42
110
255
112
66
41
131
140
83
53
166
166
148
49
48
48
148
48
164
131
131
131
110
149
88
140
1
3144
5
3145
26
514
27
366
26
514
34, 35
3095
26
514
46
3099
2
502
37
2800
14
428
13, 14
428
38
2626
15
429
12
933
5,9
1904
, 1905
41
2593
2,6
1936
1937
3
3057
50,51
2803
3
3057
19
1850
17
1312
5
94
10
455
5
1310
3,6
3057
3058
21,22
1379
16
829
92,93
446
8(2)
1621
160
1744
2
949
9, 11
568, 569
22
2178
22,28
2178
2180
13
1848
6
535
58
527
1
518
40
1855
8
519
70A
2152
118
1646
43
1629
38, lis
1628,
1646
21
1313
28
1868
15 980
115, 118, 192. 202 1734, 1753, 1754
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITY AND TOWN CLERKS — Continued.
provisions common to both — Continued.
filing and recording of instruments with —
Coticluded.
liens, vessels, on, statements of claim of, fees . 255
married women's business certificates, fees . . 209
orders as to street railway, gas and electric
locations in . . . . .92
militia, unorganized, lists ..... 33
milk cans, registration . . . . .110
mortgages of personal property, foreclosures, fees 255
nuisances, certain, returns of abatements . .111
optometrists' certificates of registration, fees . 112
revocation . . . . . . .112
oysters, licenses to plant, etc., fees . . . 130
partnersliips, certificates stating parties in interest,
penalty . . . . .110
physicians' certificates of registration, fees, penalty 112
pledges, notice of intention to sell . . . 255
political committees, by . . . . .55
ponds, measurements of certain . . . 131
See also, supra, provisions common to both,
filing and recording of instru-
ments with, great ponds,
public markets, petitions for . . . .40
quahaugs, licenses to plant, etc., fees . . . 130
railroad, etc., labor, etc., furnished, statement, etc. 159
police, appointment, etc. . . . .159
records, churches, parishes, etc., of . . .66
representative districts, estabUshment . Art. XXI
resignations ...... 41
rules of towTi, etc., boards . . . .40
salmon, rules for taking . . , . .131
school committee report, copy . . . .72
smoke permits ...... 140
soldiers, etc., discharge papers . . . .115
stallions, registration, fees . . . .140
state, forests, etc., public utility locations in . 132
highways, discontinuance . . . .81
plans ....... 81
steam engines and furnaces, licenses, etc. . . 140
street railways, certificate of granting of tempo-
rary location .... 161
town, etc., by-laws, affidavits of notice, pubUcation 40
trusts with transferable shares, copy of trust
deed, etc 182
voluntary associations, declaration, etc., copy . 182
water, rates, certificate of acceptance of law . 40
supply, protection of, orders, etc. . . .111
ways, laying out, etc., of, description of location . 82
pubhc, change of name, notice of appeal . . 85
unreasonable refusal to accept certain, approval
of county commissioners . . 82
wharves and common real estate, proprietors'
records . . . . .179
powers and duties, appropriation orders, certifi-
cation ...... 41
auctioneers' Hcenses ...... 100
audits, publication ...... 44
to report person making . . . .44
autopsy, data from medical examiners . . 38
beasts impounded, warrant to fix costs, etc. . 49
beverages, certain non-intoxicating, licenses for,
signing ..... 138
billiard, etc., tables, licenses for .... 140
Section
207
Page
15
3059
10, 11
2640, 2641
46
1051
6
309
21
1313
3,6
3057, 3058
139
1361
70
1390
71
1390
131
1609
5
1310
8
1376
8
3058
4
639
43
1629
10
407
87
1599
98, 99
2016
90, 91
2014, 2015
16
829
-
72
109
451
33
416
61
1632
4
871
133
1738
24
1424
176
1747
34A
1660
12
933
5,6
931
5, 118
1734
73
2104
32
416
2
2455
2
2455
42A
419
161
1365
8,32
941, 947
3
965
27
15
946
2437
15A
429
2
1186
40
497
42
497
7
390
36
540
11
1684
202, 205
1754,
1755
208
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITY AND TOWN CLERKS — Continued.
provisions common to both — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
births, marriages and deaths, registry of, etc.
See also Births, Marriages and Deaths,
Return and Registry of.
books, records, etc., custody
borrowing, report of ....
bowling alleys, licenses for, etc.
burial permits ......
burnt, dilapidated, etc., buildings, abatement
civil service examinations, notices, to post .
penalty for neglect, etc.
county reports, to receive copies of
crabs, Ucenses for taking ....
dead bodies, infected, removal permits, penalty
deaths, of residents, notice to registrars of voters
records, medical examiners to certify certain
data for ... .
dogs, hcensing ......
fees, accounts .....
disposition .....
penalty ......
oaths as to dangerous, before
elections, absent voters ....
announcement of certain votes
ballot boxes, voting, counting machines, etc.
ballots, delivery .....
lists, etc., disposition ....
preparation, etc. ....
primaries for, preparation, etc.
substitutes for lost, etc., to prepare
unlawful examination, penalty
caucuses, ballots, check hsts, etc., to preserve
official ballots, using ....
recount of votes ....
results, etc. .....
city and town primaries
contested ......
election officers .....
governor, of, returns, etc. . . . Art
information to voters ....
instructions to voters ....
interference with, penalty
nominations for officers, objections to
number of voters checked, returns to state secre
tary, etc. ....
officers for primaries, designation .
penalties, subject to ... .
presidential primaries ....
records of votes, correction
examination .....
representative in general court, for
transmission to state secretary
recounts ......
registrar of voters, as .
representative districts, return of apportion-
ment ..... Art
returns of votes, ballots, etc. .
seals, precinct, to furnish
statements of political expenses
state primaries, canvass and return of votes at
46
40
44
140
114
139
31
31
35
130
111
51
38
140
140
140
140
140
54
54
54
54
54
54
53
54
56
53
53
53
53
53
54
54
III
54
54
56
53
54
53
56
53
54
54
54
54
54
51
XXI
54
54
55
53
Section
1-29
48
28
202, 205
45, 46
1
8
9
27
90A-90C
107
14
137-140, 145-147,
150
147
139, 140, 147
169
157
86-94, 99, 102
105
28-32, 39
59, 60
107-109
40-47
32, 36
61
23
86, 87
90, 91, 95, 101-103,
105, 106, 110-112
87
80, 86
58-64
134
14, 20
48,49
48
44
12
132
29,30
23-28
68
111, 123
111
124-129
112, 123
134, 135
15-17, 19, 23
105-109
30
16-23
52
Page
508-514
421
494
1754, 1755
1408, 1409
1703
244
244
366
1600, 1601
1354
550
390
1739-1742
1741
1740, 1741
1746
1743
616-620
620
602, 604
609
622
604-607
574, 575
610
655
585
686-591
585
584, 585
580, 581
629
599, 600
36
607
607
658
569
628
573
655, 656
581
623, 626
623
627, 628
623, 626
629
550-552
72
620-622
602
642-644
578
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
209
Mu-
to
CITY AND TOWN CLERKS — Continued,
provisions common to both — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
elections — Concluded.
testimony, effect .....
wards or voting precincts, division into .
explosives, etc., licensing, notice, etc.
fees (see Fees).
firemen, etc., death of, certification
forest lands and products, taxation and classifi
cation .....
free employment offices, bulletins, penalty .
gas companies, public utilities department order
for laying main, to record, etc.
guardian, minor may nominate, before, when
hunting and fishing licenses, issue, etc., fees
index of instruments filed, etc.
intelligence offices, licenses
junk dealers, etc., hcenses
jurors, drawing
jury lists, delivery to
custody of box
landing places, common
lighting plants, municipal, penalty
See also Gas and Electric Companies;
NiciPAL Lighting Plants.
liquor licenses, signing ....
lobsters, licenses to take, issuance, fee, etc.
marriages ......
militia, assessors' Hsts for enrolment in
milk containers, registration of permission
use ......
municipal lighting plants, votes concerning, to
transmit copies, penalty for failure
oaths of officers before
officers, lists to state secretary
oaths ....
oleomargarine, sale .
oysters, Ucenses to plant, etc., fee, in certain
counties
pawnbrokers, liceases
picnic groves, licenses
poUce chief, etc., name of, to send to commissioner
of public safety
records, municipal, attestation of signatures
public, custody of certain
copies, to certify ....
oath of retiring officer as to, before
preservation .....
votes, certain, of .
See also Public Records.
registrars of voters, as ... .
reports, annual, etc., to send to state library
retirement system, copy of vote, certification
skating rinks, licenses
smoke permits, signing
sporting and trapping licenses
steam engines and furnaces, changes in, service
of order
survey, boards of . . .
transient vendors, fees, recovery
way, laying out, etc.
notice of injury on, given to, when
weapons, posting laws as to carrying
Chapter
Section
Page
50
54
148
48
61
149
164
201
131
41
140
140
234
234
234
88
164
138
130
207
33
94
164
41
41
41
94
130
140
140
147
233
66
66
66
66
41
51
40
32
140
140
131
140
41
101
82
84
269
8
545
10
598
13
1848
83
533
1-6
755, 756
167, 168
1900
70A
2152
2
2566
&-11
1620-1622
15
429
202, 205
1754, 1755
202, 205
1754, 1755
20,21
2919
5
2916
7
2917
15, 17
980, 981
37-39, 43
2144, 2145
11
1684
104
1604
12, 19-44
2621-2627
6,51
309, 320
45
1098
37-39
2144
15, 107
429, 450
15
429
15
429
52,53
1100, 1101
131
1609
202, 205
1754, 1755
202, 205
1754, 1755
31
1839
76
2913
7-17
827-829
7
827
14
829
9
828
15
429
15, 16, 23
550, 552
50
422
27
283
202, 205
1754, 1755
133
1738
5-12
1620-1623
116 1734
74, 78 442, 443
5, 10 1191, 1192
3, 5, 8, 11, 18, 27, 32 939-943, 946, 947
19 961
11 3161
210
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
41
140
140
31
50
50
41
41
54
79
Chapter
CITY AND TOWN CLERKS — Cnnduded.
city clerks, in general, assistant, clerks
bonds, dogs, licensing, fees for .
license fees, etc., to account for
ci\'il service laws, two employees exempt from
term, defined, election laws, as to
includes election commissioners, when
of office, in certain cities
filing and recording of instruments with, contracts
and changes in, penalty
election officers, appointments .
eminent domain, taking public land by, certificate
of vote ....
powers and duties, elections, candidates, lists
posting, etc.
caucuses, official ballots, using
certificates ......
election officers .....
information to voters ....
laws submitted for acceptance, copies to voters
notices, publishing, etc.
preliminary, uniform charters, under
recounts .....
registered voters, lists of, to certain
wards, etc., division into
electricity, lines for the transmission of, notice of
hearing ....
eminent domain takings, certification of order
jurors, drawing .....
state aid, etc., returns to commissioner of .
See also City Charters.
town clerks, accountant, may be
bond, periodical
assistant clerks .
district clerk to have powers of
election ....
filing and recording of instruments with, tenement
houses, registration of owners, etc.
waj's, town, etc., laying out, etc.
unaccepted, change of names
powers and duties, constables, return of names to
clerk of courts, etc.
elections, candidates, lists, posting
certificates ......
count of votes .....
information to voters ....
voting precincts, division into
jurors, drawing .....
venires for, service on .
moderator, to preside pending choice of
notes, town, certification of signatures, etc.
precincts, to canvass votes from, etc. .
reports, etc., town, to send to director of
counts ....
representative town meeting, standard form
charter, under
seal, town, custody ,
temporary clerk, appointment
town meeting, may call, when
record of votes at
term .....
See also ]Municip.\l Officers .\nd Employees
CITY AND TOWN COLLECTORS.
authorized ......
See also Collectors of Taxes.
Section
Page
41
4:3A
40
41
39
41
41
41
18
429
148
1741
148
1741
5
243
1
542
1
543
12
428
17
429
11
598
54
50, 52
53
105
54
137
54
11
54
50, 52, 55-57
54
55-58
54
63
43
44A-44H
54
137
51
61, 63
54
1, 4, 10
166
22
79
3
234
18, 20, 21
115
15
41
55
41
13
41
19
41
116
41
1
145
59, 62
82
23
85
3B
41
15
54
51
54
135
54
105
54
51
54
6-10
234
19-21
234
11
39
14
44
24
39
21
60
2-9
47
61A
11
15
1, 107
38A
904
607, 608
589
631
598
607-609
609
610
467-469
631
560, 561
596, 598
2178
903
2918, 2919
1419
437
428
429
452
425
1818, 1819
944
965
429
608
629
620
608
597, 598
2918, 2919
2917
397
493
399
439
479-482
421
439
397
429
425, 450
434
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
211
CITY AND TOWN
See Elections.
CITY AND TOWN
See Municipal
ELECTIONS.
Chapter
Section
Page
OFFICERS.
Officers and Employees; also
specific titles of officers.
CITY AND TOWN PHYSICIANS.
pensions, certificates of disability, etc., by
poor and indigent persons, unsettled, reimbursement
of municipality for medical aid by,
to
small towns, in, school physicians as . . .
See also School Physicians.
CITY AND TOWN REGISTRARS.
marriage, duties as to .
See also Births, Marriages and Deaths, Return
AND Registry of.
CITY AND TOWN SOLICITORS.
in general, city solicitor, term defined
discontinuance of certain prosecutions by
legislative agents law not applicable to .
appointment and removal, Plan B of city charter, under
powers and duties, motor vehicles, actions against mu-
nicipal employees operating, as to
nomination papers, objections to certain
tenement house laws, under, enforcement of laws
application for court order
CITY AND TOWN TREASURERS.
provisions common to both, in general, bond
tax Ust, etc., to precede commitment of
deputies, appointment, bonds, etc.
notice to auditor of payment to
park commissioner, not to be
service of process on
temporary, appointment, bond, etc
powers and duties, actions, certain, maj' bring
appropriation orders, certified to
assessors, to notify, of debt requirements
beverages, certain, licenses for sale of, fees, bond
bills, payment by, regulated
bonds, blasting, for, sureties, to approve
notes, etc., issue, etc.
burial of soldiers
cemeteries, etc., funds for care of, may hold
gifts or bequests for, to invest
children's health camps, funds of
collector of taxes, as . .
compulsory obedience to finance laws
county tax, payment
discount of notes ....
district courts, payments from clerks of
dog laws, under ....
Suffolk county, in ...
See also Dogs.
fines, forfeitures, etc., criminal cases, in
fire enginemen, payment by, when
fireworks, bond for storage, etc., of
income tax law, under
interest rate on securities .
laborers, injured, compensation to
lighting plants, municipal, bills, funds, etc., of
loans, report to director of accounts .
32
117
41
207
4
278
3
43
41
53
144
145
41
59
41
41
45
223
41
41
41
44
138
41
148
44
115
114
114
111
' 41
60
44
35
44
218
140
140
/218
\280
48
148
62
44
152
164
44
80, 83, 84
19
106A
12, 19-44
7(6)
15
50
60
lOOA
12, 104
87
52
35
53
37
54
2
37
40, 61A
36
15A
16
43-46
52
19
4-6A, 16-22
20
19
25
62C, 62D, 62F
1,37
90
59
31
18
47
149, 151, 154, 167,
169, 172
141, 143, 170, 171
47
2,7
39,41
40,41
34
22
70
56-57A
28
300, 301
1431
450
2621-2627
110
3256
107
472
448
569, 589
1804
1817
433
705
434
437
502
2800
434, 439
433
429
491
1693, 1694
436
1850
486, 487, 491, 492
1422
1403
1405
1340
425, 434
736
501
367
491
2752
1742, 1743, 1746,
1747
1740, 1741, 1746,
1747
2752
3273, 3274
524, 525
1855
771
492
1931
2147-2149
494
212
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITY AND TOWN TREASURERS — Conduced.
provisions common to both — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
metric system, standard weights
ne<.'essaries of life, report, itemized, as to supplying
oleomargarine, fees for licenses to sell, payment to,
regulated ....
policemen, payments to families of certain .
ponds, exclusive fishing in certain, payment for, to
prison-made goods, list, to be sent to .
retirement systems, city and town
teachers, deductions from salaries, etc.
salaries, etc., payment by, regulated .
sealers of weights and measures, seal, et*., to
furnish ....
seals, bounties on, payment
sinking fund commissioners, issue of new bonds to
not eligible as .... .
treasurer of, may serve as . . .
sinking funds, state, loans from .
smoke permit fee, receipt ....
soldiers, burial .....
standards of weights, etc., safe keeping, penalty
sealing, neglect, penalty
taxes, takings for, custody of deeds, etc.
foreclosure proceedings by .
release in case of redemption
sales of low value land
tax titles, invaUd ....
teachers, pension fund for, custody
trust funds, custodian, bond
way, notice of injury on, given to, when
weights and measures, metric, custody, etc.
standards of, etc., to furnish sealers
wildcats, etc., bounties on, payment .
withholding account of tax delinquent
city treasurers, borrowing for expenditures in antici
pation, etc. ....
employees, exempt from civil service laws
salaries, etc., payment by, regulated, penalty
sinking fund commissioners, issue of new bonds to
town treasurers, election ....
powers and duties .....
assessors, certain information from
receipts, certain, to notify, as to .
fire district taxes .....
fiscal year, entries after ....
highway construction, etc., loans anticipating state
reiml:)ursement
library trustees, treasurer
notes, issue, certification, etc., penalty
prior to town meeting
receipts, departmental, etc., to receive
slaughter house, additional fee, to receive .
See also Municipal Finance; Municipal Officers
AND Employees.
CITY CHARTERS.
powers conferred by, confirmed . . . .
granting to towns ..... Art.
uniform forms of, in general:
adoption of plan by cities .
contracts, etc., not affected by . . .
existing government superseded, when
certain officials of, to carry out .
Section
Page
99
3
1185
40
20
411
94
52
1100
32
89
302
131
46
1630
127
57
1546
32
29 (3, 6), 30 (1, 3),
31
285, 286
32
12 (5), 14 (1)
274
41
52
437
98
39
1180
130
155
1615
44
49
499
41
44
435
41
44
435
44
51
499
140
133
1738
115
20
1423
98
6,7
1173
98
32
1179
60
48, 50, 55
727, 728
60
50
727
60
62
730
60
79,80
733, 734
60
82-84A
734, 735
32
42
290
41
46
435
84
19
961
99
3
1185
98
39
1180
131
133
1650
60
93
737
44
5A
486
31
5
244
41
41-43
434, 435
44
49
499
41
1
425
48
73
531
59
23A, 23B
698
41
54A
437
48
73
531
44
56
500
44
78
44
44
44
94
40
II
43
43
43
43
6A 487
10 900
6, 23-25, 60 486, 492-494, 501
5 486
53 500
120A 1118
1
401
-
47
2
457
24
462
11
459
14
460
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
213
CITY CHARTERS — Contimied.
uniform forms of, in general — Continued.
adoption of plan bj^ cities — Concluded.
fiscal year not affected .
four year period, for .
legislative powers not abridged by .
municipal corporation continued
ordinances in effect to continue
organization of city to continue, etc.
petition to city council for
appeal to state ballot law commission
certification of signatures .
copy to city council .
form .....
secretary, state, copy to
submission of question to voters
majority vote required
one plan only at an election
resubmission of rejected plan
vote on other plans .
wards to continue until changed
biennial elections, councillors, etc., as affecting
terms of initial
date of first regular election .
form of petition, as affecting .
school committee, as affecting terms of
Boston may not adopt
city, clerk, election, term, etc. .
council, legislative powers (see, infra, uni-
form form.s of, in general, legis-
lative powers of council)
oath ....
quorum ....
vacancies ....
elections, date ...
contracts, bond to accompany certain
interest of officials in
mayor to approve certain
proposals for certain
split, forbidden
definitions ....
election of officers following adoption
dates .....
inauguration of government
initiative petitions .
action by appropriate body
conflicting provisions, measures with
signatures, certification, etc. .
submission to voters
ballots to state nature of measure
transmission to appropriate body
land taldngs and purchases
legislative powers of council, how' exercised
majority vote necessary
open sessions
ordinances, amendments to, etc.
emergency measures .
passage and publication
taking effect of certain
quorum ....
records ....
rules for exercise of
loan orders, passage, publication
majority vote, term defined as to finance matters
mayor, city council, to inform, etc.
Chapter
Section
Page
43
5
457
43
13
4.59
43
3
457
43
2
457
43
4
457
43
5
457
43
7
458
43
9
458
43
9
458
43
9
458
43
8
458
43
9
459
43
9
4.59
43
11
459
43
10
459
43
12
459
43
12
459
43
6
458
43
50,59
470, 472
43
15
460
43
8
458
43
31,36
464, 465
43
2
457
43
18
461
43
17
460
43
18
460
43
26
462
43
15, 44 A
460, 467
43
29
463
43
27
462
43
29
463
43
28
463
43
28
463
43
1
457
43
11
459
43
15, 44A
460, 467
43
17
460
43
37
465
43
39
465
43
44
467
43
38
465
43
39,40
465, 466
43
41
466
43
38
465
43
30
463
43
18
460
43
18
460
43
18
460
43
21
461
43
20
461
43
20-23
461
43
23
461
43
18
460
43
18
460
43
18
460
43
22,23
461
44
1
485
43
19
461
214
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CITY CHARTERS — Continued.
uniform forms of, in general — Continued
mayor — Concluded.
contracts, certain, approval
council meetings, attendance at
secretaries, etc., of, civil service laws not
cable to
vacancy in office .
municipal year
nominations of officers, how made
officer, etc., term defined .
ordinance, term defined
preliminary elections
acceptance of law
ballots, counting .
drawings for position on
official, form
party, etc., designations abolished
printing ....
what names printed on
nomination at, necessary, etc.
nominations, how determined
omitted, when
polling hours
posting of candidates
return of votes
statement and jietition .
tie vote ....
primaries, etc., barred
referendum, petitions for .
voluntary submission by city council, etc
regular municipal election, term defined
school committee, election, number, etc.
mayor, chairman, to be .
meetings to be public, etc.
organization
powers and duties
school buildings, powers as to
superintendent of schools, etc., to elect
vacancy in, filling
swearing in of officials
Plan A, in general
city council, election, number, etc.
salaries ....
definition ....
mayor, election, term, etc.
appointments
certificates
removals ....
salary .....
veto power ....
party designations, etc., abolished
provisions of law, certain, applicable to
taking effect ....
Plan B, in general
city council, election, number, etc.
salaries . .' . .
definition ....
laws, certain, applical>le to
maj'or, election, term, etc.
appointments, confirmation, etc.
removals ....
salary .....
veto power ....
taking effect ....
Chapter
appli-
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
Section
29
19
25
26
15
16
1
1
44A-44H
44A, 44H
44E
44D
44D
44A
44 D
44 B
44B
44F
44G
44A
44D
44E
44C
44F
16
42
43
1
31
31
35
32
32-34
34
32
36
17
46-55
50
51
1
48
52
53
54
51
55
49
45
47
56-63
59
62
1
45
58
60
61
62
63
57
Page
463
461
462
462
460
460
457
457
467^69
467, 470
469
468
468
467
468
467
467
469
469
467
468
469
467
469
460
466
466
457
464
464
465
464
464
464
464
465
460
470, 471
470
471
457
470
471
471
471
471
471
470
470
470
472, 473
472
473
457
470
472
472
473
473
473
472
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
215
(
Chapter
Section
Page
CITY CHARTERS — Continued.
uniform forms of — Continued.
Plan C, in general .....
43
64-78
473-476
administration, commissioner of, mayor to be
election, etc.
43
67
74
473, 475
salary .......
43
78
476
term .......
43
68
474
administrative powers, distribution by city councii
43
75
475
appropriations, itemized, to be .
43
73
475
city council, to govern ....
43
66
473
city clerk to be clerk of ...
43
71
474
commissioners, departmental, members to be
43
67
473
disability of member ....
43
26
462
mayor to preside, etc.
43
71
474
meetings
43
70
71
474
methods of legislation
43
73
475
organization
43
69
474
powers
43
72
75
475
quorum
43
71
474
salaries
43
78
476
term .
43
68
474
vote, necessary, etc.
43
71
474
definition
43
1
457
departments, heads of, appointment and remova
43
76
475
finance, commissioner of, acting mayor, to be, wher
1 43
74
475
election ......
43
67
473
salary .
43
78
476
term .
43
68
474
health, commissioner of
43
67
473
election, etc.
43
67
473
salary .
43
78
476
term .
43
68
474
laws, certain, appUcable to . . .
43
45
470
mayor, commissioner of administration, to be
43
67
74
473, 475
acting ........
43
74
475
chief executive officer, to be .
43
74
475
salary ......
43
78
476
school committee, to be chairman of
43
74
475
veto power, none ....
43
74
475
council, to preside over ....
43
71
474
public, property, commissioner of, election, etc.
43
67
473
salary ......
43
78
476
term ......
43
68
474
works, commissioner of, election, etc.
43
67
473
salary ......
43
78
476
term ......
43
68
474
records of departments ....
43
77
476
taking effect ......
43
65
473
Plan D, in general .....
43
79-92
476-478
city council, and mayor, to govern
43
81
83
* 476, 477
city, clerk, clerk of, to be . . .
43
85
477
manager, to appoint ....
43
89
478
election, number, etc. ....
43
82
476
meetings ......
43
84
,85
477
organization .....
43
83
477
quorum ......
43
85
477
regulations governing city employees
43
92
478
salaries ......
. 43
88
478
vacancies ......
. 43
86
477
vote, necessary .....
. 43
85
477
city manager, administrative head, to be .
43
90
478
appointment .....
. 43
89
478
appointments, etc., by .
. 43
90
,91
478
powers and duties ....
. 43
90
478
resident, need not be
.
. 43
89
478
216
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITY CHARTERS — Concluded.
uniform forms of — Concluded.
Plan D — Concluded.
definition ....... 43
laws, certain, applicable to .... 43
mayor, city council, member of, etc., to be . 43
to preside over ...... 43
election ....... 43
official head, to be . . . . .43
salary ........ 43
veto power, none ...... 43
taking effect ....... 43
CITY CLERK.
See City and Town Clerks.
CITY COMMITTEES.
See Elections, political comnnittees (Index p. 431).
CITY COUNCILS.
in general, acceptance of statutes by, state secretary's
report ......
action by, term defined .....
bonus, etc., taking by members, penalty
civil service, appointments, recommendations by
members, regulated
laws, officers elected or confirmed by, exempt from
committee of, action by, liighways, etc.
contracts, interest of members in certain, penalty .
conventions with aldermen, mayor not to vote in .
elections by, city officers, of ....
corrupt practice laws, etc., applicable to
finance committee of, sinking fund commissioners,
issue of certain bonds to
health, local boards of, members ineUgible to .
majority, etc., vote, term defined ....
office-holding by members .....
park commissioners, not eligible as . . .
political contributions as affecting members [see
Elections, contributions, politi-
cal (Index pp. 417, 418)].
public service companies, emploj^ment by, penalty
on members for influencing . .271
term defined ....... 4
towns, powers of, to have, when . . . .39
two third.s vote, term defined . . . .44
veto of mayor, orders, etc., subject to . . .39
witnesses before ....... 233
yea and nay voting, financial matters . . .44
powers and duties, in general, towns, to have powers
of . . ... 39
acceptance of statutes by, boating and bathing . 140
buildings, demolition at fires . . .48
burnt, dilapidated, etc., buildings, abatement as
nuisances .... 139
Charles River basin, permit for use of waters . 92
children's health camps . . . .111
coffee, etc., houses, licensing .... 140
constables ....... 41
drains, private, repair ..... S3
eight hour law, so-called ..... 149
fire enginemen, compensation . . . .48
firemen, annuities to families of certain . . 32
pensions for . . . . . . .32
flag at polling places ..... 54
interpreters in municipal court of Boston . . 218
laborers, pensions for ..... 32
Lord's day, sales on . . . . . . 136
Section
1
457
45
470
82
476
85
477
82
476
87
477
88
478
87
477
80
476
9
17
148
4
6(7)
110
268
10
3153
31
16
246
31
5
243
82
1
939
268
10
3153
39
2
395
39
3
395
55
38
649
44
49
499
111
26
1333
44
1
485
39
7,8
396
45
2
502
40
3177
7(1)
110
1
394
1
485
4
395
8-11
2902, 2903
1
485
1
394
194
1753
3,4
518
1
1703
76A
1058
62A
1339
47
1720
91
446
12
952
30,31
1868, 1869
38-41
524, 525
89
302
80,82
300
25A
001
67
2756
77
299
7
1674
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITY COUNCILS — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
acceptance of statutes by — Concluded.
motor vehicles, city employees operating, indem-
nification ...
parkways, height of buildings on
police, annuities to families of .
pensions and retirements
poll taxes, listing, police assistance
privy vaults ......
reserve fire forces .....
retirement systems for employees
smoke nuisance .....
state aid, disbursement, disqualification of almoner
veterans, retirement ....
water rates, collection ....
ways, reserved spaces in .
aldermen, certain powers of, to have, when
armories, appropriations for ....
art commission ....
assessors, assistant, appointment .
audit, may petition for ....
balustrades, etc., in buildings
bicycles, etc., use of .
books, etc., custody of certain
Boston, of, railroads, in Boston
register of deeds, special election
sworn before ....
boulevards, metropolitan, concurrence in takings
etc. .....
budget .......
building, lines on ways ....
zones .......
canals, fencing of dangerous
civil service rules, certain, enforcement .
coffee and tea houses, fees for licenses .
elections, laws submitted for acceptance
supervisors, etc., of, compensation, to fix .
wards, etc., division into ....
fence viewers, confirmation ....
fish and game wardens, appointment
forester, etc., may place in charge of public domain
Grand Army posts, quarters for .
half hoUdays for employees ....
health, local boards of, annual reports .
compensation, to fix .
estimates of appropriations
highways, laying out, etc. ....
holiday celebrations .....
hospitals, certain, to provide for management
infirmaries, approval of regulations, etc.
jury duty, exemption of fire department
land, etc., abandonment ....
takings, etc., for municipal purposes .
landing places, common ....
liabilities exceeding appropriations, may authorize
when .....
libraries, public ......
Ughting plant, municipal ....
See also Municipal Lighting Plants.
lodging houses, fee for license
Lord's day, sports on, as to .
motor vehicles, common carriers, as, licensing, etc.
speed regulations and use of certain ways .
necessaries of life, expenditures for
Section
217
Page
. 41
lOOA
448
. 45
11
504
. 32
89
302
. 32
83,84
301
. 51
14A
550
. Ill
126
1358
. 48
59B
529
. 32
27
283
. 140
132
1738
r 115
3A
1413
. 32
52-55
292, 293
. 40
42A
419
. 82
34
947
. 39
1
394
. 40
9
407
. 41
82,83
444
. 41
24A
431
. 44
36
496
. 40
23
413
. 85
12
967
. 40
48
421
. 160
2
2027
. 54
143
633
. 36
3
377
! 92
80
1060
. 44
32-34
495
. 82
37
947
. 40
26, 27, 30
414, 415
. 88
12, 13
979, 980
. 31
4
243
. 140
47
1720
. 54
56,58
609
. 54
22,23
600
. 54
1
596
. 49
1
534
21
7
191
a 45
21
506
. 40
9
407
. 41
110
451
. Ill
28
1334
. Ill
26
1333
. Ill
28
1334
. 82
1-13, 17-20
939-943
. 40
9
407
. 40
5(20)
404
. 47
3
515
. 234
1
2914
. 40
15
410
. 40
14
409
. 88
14
980
! 44
31
495
. 78
7
899
. 164
35, 43, 56
2144, 2145, 2147
. 140
23
1716
. 136
21-30
1677, 1678
. 159A
1
2018
. 90
18
997
. 40
19
411
218
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CITY COUNCILS — Concluded
powers and duties — Concluded.
park commissioners to report annually to
parks, takings, etc., for
playgrounds, control ....
plumbing, inspectors of, compensation .
laws, exemption of certain territory from
police matrons, compensation fixed by .
policemen, annuities to families of
retirement and pension
private ways
public, domain .
records ....
fireproof vaults for
purchasing agent, etc. .
ciuahaugs, planting, etc., approval of rules as to
registrars of voters, compensation, etc. .
reserve, fire force, compensation
police force, compensation, to fix
retirement system, as to . . .
sewers, assessments ....
shellfish, appropriations for cultivation, etc
deputy wardens for law enforcement .
sinking fund commissioners, to elect
Spanish War Veterans, United, quarters for, regula
tions .
state aid payments, in Boston
highways, contributions to
street railway service, contributions toward cost of
survey, boards of ....
tax limit ......
teachers, municipal pensions for, fund for
towTis, powers of, to have, when .
towTi ways ......
trails and paths, state ....
vacations for laborers ....
veterans, preference for laborers .
retirement .....
water supply .....
wood and bark, measurer of, appointment, etc
workmen's compensation law, certain city employees
as to .
insurance funds
See also Aldermen; Cities and Towns; City
Charters; City Government;
Common Councils; Mayor and
City Council; Municipal Fi-
nance; Municipal Officers and
Employees.
CITY ELECTION.
term defined ........
Tuesday, day of ...... .
See also Elections (Index pp. 416, 417).
CITY EMPLOYEES.
See Municipal Officers and Employees.
CITY ENGINEERS.
dangerous structures, member of board to survey al-
leged, when to be .
names of certain ways ......
survey, board of, duties as to .
CITY FORESTERS.
plant pest control, division of, to co-operate with, when
penalty for refusal ......
Chapter
Section
Page
45
9
504
45
3
503
45
14
504
142
11
1761
142
2
1759
147
19
1837
32
89
302
32
S3, 84
301
82
21, 26-32 A
944-947
45
19-21
506
66
5
827
66
11
828
41
103, 104
449
130
85
1599
51
23
552
48
59D
529
147
13
1835
32 27
28(1), 29 (1,2),
34
283, 284, 288
83
15, 18
952, 953
130
143
1613
130
142B
1612
41
44
435
40
9A
407
115
3
1413
81
10
932
161
161
2124
41
73, 75, 77
442, 443
44
29
494
32
42
290
39
1
394
82
21
944
132
39
1662
41
111
451
41
112
452
32
52-55
292, 293
40
38-42
417-419
94
296
1163
152
69
1930
40
13A
409
50
50
143
85
41
128
128
3B
73-75
22
29
543
545
1766
965
442
1572
1574
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CITY GOVERNMENT,
in general:
aldermen to have powers of selectmen, etc.
allocation of powers ......
appointments, mayor to have powers of selectmen
as to .
chapter tliirty-nine, effect . . . . .
city councils to have powers of towns
elections by city councils, etc. . . . .
majority vote, etc., term defined as to finance
officers of cities (see Municipal Officers and
Employees).
single legislative boards in cities to have powers of
aldermen
aldermen, action by proportion of .
appointments, powers as to .
city council to have powers of, when
election, city officers, of, by .
laws, term defined as to .
licensing, authority, included in term, when
board, to be, when ....
majority vote, term defined as to finance
office-holding by ....
park commissioners to have certain powers of
president, choice ....
mayor, office of, to fill vacancy .
presiding officer, mayor to be
railroad laws, term defined as to .
removal from ward, effect
rules and regulations, proof .
selectmen, to have powers of
single legislative boards to have powers of
term defined, in general
election laws, in ... .
railroad laws, in ... .
street railway laws, in . . .
vacancies, certain, duties as to
veto of mayor, orders, etc., subject to .
appropriations, certain, excepted
budget excepted ....
witnesses before .....
See also Aldermen; Mayor and Aldermen.
city council, action by proportion of . . .
civil service laws, officers elected or confirmed by,
exempt from
conventions with aldermen, mayor not to vote in
elections by, city officers, of
corrupt practice laws, etc., applicable to
health, local boards of, member ineligible to
majority, etc., vote, term defined .
office-holding by members
term defined ....
towns, powers of, to have
veto of mayor, orders, etc., subject to
witnesses before ....
See also City Councils.
common council, majority, etc., vote, term de-
fined ......
office-holding by members . . . . .
pay rolls, powers and duties as to
president, vacancies, duties as to certain
Chapter
39
39
39
39
39
39
44
39
/ 4
\ 44
39
39
39
50
/lOO
U40
138
44
39
45
39
39
39
160
39
233
39
39
4
50
160
161
39
39
39
39
233
/
4
44
31
39
39
55
111
44
39
4
39
39
233
44
39
41
39
219
Section
Page
1
394
1
394
1
394
24
400
1
394
3
395
1
485
1
395
6(7)
110
1
485
1
394
1
394
3
395
1
542
1
1186
1
1712
8
1684
1
485
7,8
396
5
503
2
395
5,6
395, 396
2
395
1
2026
6
396
75
2913
1
394
1
394
7(1)
110
1
542
1
2026
1
2084
5,6
395, 396
4
395
4
395
4
395
8-11
2902, 2903
6(7)
110
1
485
5
243
2
395
3
395
38
649
26
1333
1
485
7,8
396
7(1)
110
1
394
4
395
8-11
2902, 2903
1
485
7,8
396
41-43
434, 435
5,6
395, 396
220
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CITY GOVERNMENT — Concluded.
common council — Concluded.
removal of member from ward, effect
veto of mayor, orders, etc., subject to
See also Common Councils.
mayor, acting, who to be
aldermen, presiding officer of, to be
appointments, confirmation by aldermen
powers of selectmen as to, to have
rejection of appointee
election commissioners, included in term, when
office, holding of other ....
park commissioners to have certain powers of
public service companies, employment by, penalty
for influencing
secretaries, etc., civil service laws, exempt from
selectmen, to have certain powers of
term defined
election laws, in
vacancy, etc., in office
veto power
plan A charter, under
See also Mayors.
See also Cities and Towns; City and Town Clerks;
City Charters; Municipal Fi-
nance; Municipal Officers and
Employees.
CITY MARSHALS.
in general, civil service laws as affecting
drunkenness, information as to cases of, to furnish
fees in criminal cases, receipt by .
names of, commissioner of public safety to be noti
fied of ....
search of dwelling house, unlawful, penalty .
powers and duties, arrests, etc., reports to commis-
sioner of correction
gaming houses, obstructions in, penalty
governor, aid to .
insane, etc., persons, arrest ....
probation records open to .
reserve police force, assignment to duty
search warrants for narcotic drugs directed to,
when ......
See also Municipal Officers and Employees; Police
Officers.
CITY OFFICERS.
calls for election of ......
See also Elections (Index pp. 416, 417); Municipal
Officers and Employees.
CITY SOLICITORS.
See City and Town Solicitors.
CITY TREASURERS.
See City and Town Treasurers.
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS.
incorporated, parades on Sunday by, regulated .
CIVIC PURPOSES.
corporations to promote, in general . . . .
school property, use for, term defined
See also Corporations, charitable and certain other
purposes, for (Index p. 285).
CIVICS, AMERICAN.
schools, public, required subject in .
CIVIL ACTIONS.
See Actions, Civil; Courts; Ple.\ding in Civil Ac-
tions; Practice in Civil Actions.
39
39
39
39
39
39
39
50
39
45
271
31
39
4
50
39
39
43
94
54
136
180
71
71
Section
6
4
5
2
1
1
1
1
7
5
40
5
1
7(1)
1
5,6
4
55
Page
396
395
395
395
394
394
394
543
396
503
3177
243
394
110
543
395, 396
395
471
. 31
5,49
244, 254
. 272
50
3188
. 262
50,53
3100
. 147
31
1839
. 138
64A
1698
. 124
9
1515
. 271
25,26
3173
. 147
7
1834
. 123
78, 88, 95
1497, 1500
,1503
. 276
100
3232
. 147
13
1835
214
63
1142
610
10
1-1 2 A
71
1675
2441-2445
869
855
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
221
CIVIL ENGINEERS.
meridian lines accessible to ... .
See also Land, surveying.
CIVIL OFFICERS.
militia laws, penalized for disobeying
See also Public Officers.
CIVIL POWER, AID TO.
general provisions ......
See also Militia.
CIVIL REMEDIES.
criminal proceedings, not barred by .
exception, satisfaction by injured party, etc. .
See also Actions, Civil.
CIVIL SERVICE AND REGISTRATION, DEPART
MENT OF.
in general, organization ....
civil service, division of, in general, armories, use for
examinations
department, treated as . . .
employees and expenses
examiners of applicants, appointment
organization .....
representatives of, certain officers, etc., ineligible
to be .
subdivisions, organization into .
supervision by civil service commissioner
associate commissioners, appointment, salaries, etc
powers .......
witnesses, may summon, etc.
board, composition and general powers .
powers and duties, appeals from commissioner
examinations, to determine scope, etc.
rules and regulations for classified civil service
records, etc., of, filing and public inspection
commissioner, appointment, salary, etc.
powers and duties, aliens, dismissal, etc.
annual report to general court
city, employees, returns of employment of certain
officers' reports of appointments, may require
electricians, state examiners of, member of, to be
enforcement of laws, etc.
examinations and eligible lists
foreman, etc., to certify laborer for, when
investigations of civil service .
witnesses .....
motor vehicle laws, etc., appointment of person
convicted under .
provisional appointments, authorization
records, etc., of, filing and public inspection
removal of officers, etc., from classified service
may recommend .
salaries of unlawful appointees
salary increases, certain, effective on notice to
separation from service ....
state prison, correction officers at, certification
treasurers, etc., in state institutions, appoint-
ment ......
veterans in labor service, age limit .
witnesses, may summon, etc. . . . .
deputy commissioner, appointment, etc.
registration, division of, in general, director, ap-
pointment and salary
powers and duties .....
supervision .......
apter
Section
Page
97
1
1169
33
76
326
33
25-34
313-315
277
77
3247
276
55,56
3221
13
33
29
30
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
31
13
31
31
31
31
13
31
31
31
31
13
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
30
31
125
31
31
31
13
13
112
13
1
48(c)
1
1
3
6
2-5
7
4
2
2,3
5
32
4,6
2
10
3-7
29
2
37
30
31
31
32
38
8-12
40
33-35
32
17
15,25
29
33
38,39
47
46B
13
42
24
32
4
8
1
8
164
319
216
229
165
165
165
165
165
165
165
165
250
165
242
244
242-244
249
165
250
249
249
249
170
250
244, 245
251
250
250
246
245, 248
249
250
250, 251
238
254
1519
251
248
250
165
165
1373
165
222
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CIVIL SERVICE AND REGISTRATION, DEPART-
MENT OF — Continued.
registration, division of — Continued.
boards of registration in, in general:
certified statements, etc., by, issuance, fees, etc.
departments, treated as
di\dsion, to serve in
state house, offices in
supervision of work of .
accountants, certified public, in general
appointment, qualifications, etc
chairman, etc., choice
meetings .
salaries and expenses .
to serve in division, etc.
annual report
powers and duties
rules and regulations
See also Accountants, Certified Public.
barbers, annual report
appeals, court, from action of
appointment and qualification
meetings and organization
secretary, bond, etc. .
powers and duties
record of proceedings
salaries and expenses
witnesses, etc., before .
See also Barber Shops, Schools and Col-
leges; Barbers, Registration
and Regulation of.
dental examiners, in general
appointment and qualifications
meetings and organization .
quorum ....
record of receipts, etc., to keep
salaries and expenses .
to serve in division, etc.
powers and duties, dental internes, registration
dentists, registration .
hygienists, etc., dental, registration
lists of registered dentists, publication
records of proceedings
registry of persons registered
reports, annual ....
rules and regulations .
sales, etc., of hypodermic instruments, ex-
amination of records
suspension and revocation of registration
See also Dentists.
electricians, state examiners of, in general, com-
position .....
secretary, salary, expenses, etc. .
powers and duties .....
rulings, classification of state employees, not to
affect ......
to .serve in division, etc. ....
See also Electricians.
embalming, board of registration in, in general,
appointment and qualifications
limit of service ......
meetings and organization ....
salaries and expenses .....
112
29
30
13
13
112
13
13
13
13
13
13
112
112
112
112
112
13
13
13
112
112
13
112
13
13
13
112
13
13
13
112
112
112
112
112
112
112
112
94
112
13
13
141
30
13
13
13
13
13
Section
1
1
9
9
1
33-35
33
34
34
35
9
87A
87A-87E
87A
87G
87N
39
40
40
87G-87Q
87G
41
87M
19
19
20
43
21
21
9
45A
43-48
51
44
43
43
43
43, 51, 61, 88
209
61-65
32
32
2-4
• 50
9
29
29
30
31
Page
1398
216
229
166
166
1.373
170
170
170
170
170
166
1393
1393, 1394
1393
1395
1397
171
172
172
1394-1398
1395
172
1397
168
168
168
1383
168
168
166
1384
1383-1385
1385
1383
1383
1383
1383
1383, 1385, 1387,
1398
1140
1387, 1388
170
170
1756, 1757
239
166
169
169
170
170
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
223
Chapter
CIVIL SERVICE AND REGISTRATION, DEPART-
MENT OF — Continued.
registration, division of — Continued.
boards of registration in — Continued.
embalming, board of registration in, in general
— Concluded.
secretary to give bond
to serve in division, etc.
powers and duties, embalmers, registration
revocation and suspension
investigation of complaints
report, annual .....
rules, etc. ......
See also Embalmers, Registration of.
medicine, board of registration in, in general, ap-
pointment and qualifications .
chiropodists, examination, expert assistant
convictions of physicians, etc., report to
medical students, registration
meetings, organization and compensation
secretary to give bond
to serve in division, etc.
See also Physicians and Surgeons.
powers and duties, chiropodists, registration
complaints, etc., investigations as to
suspension and revocation of registration
hospital medical officers, Umited registration
narcotic drugs ......
Section
Page
13
13
112
112
112
112
112
13
13
221
112
13
13
13
112
112
112
112
94
See also Drugs, Narcotic, and Stimu-
lants.
physicians, etc., registration . . .112
records ....... 112
reports, annual . . . . . .112
rules and regulations . . . . .112
nurses, board of registration of, appointment and
qualifications . . . .13
compensation and expenses . . . .13
meetings and organization . . . .13
powers and duties . . . . .112
to serve in division, etc. .... 13
See also Nurses.
optometry, board of registration in, appointment
and qualifications . . . .13
compensation and expenses . . . .13
meetings and organization . . . .13
powers and duties . . . . .112
reports, annual . . . . . .112
secretary to give bond . . . . .13
to serve in division, etc. .... 13
See also Optometrists.
pharmacy, board of registration in, in general,
agent, salary and duties . .13
appointment and qualifications ... 13
documents of, accessible to pharmacists under
complaint . . . . .112
meetings and organization .... 13
salaries and expenses . . . . .13
secretary to give bond . . . .13
to serve in division, etc. .... 13
powers and duties, drug business, registration of
retail stores . . . .112
liquor, licenses, certificates of fitness 138
sales by druggists, prescriptions, inspection 138
30
9
82-84
61-64
85
84
83,88
10
12
26
9A
11
11
9
15-19, 23
5, 61-63
2, 61-65
9
198, 201, 202, 209,
209A, 213
2-7
4
4
61,88
170
166
1392, 1393
1387, 1388
1393
1393
1393, 1398
166
166
2774
1376
166
166
166
1378, 1379
1375, 1387, 1388
1374, 1387, 1388
1376
1137-1141
1374, 1375
1375
1375
1387, 1398
13 166
15 167
14 167
61-64, 74-81, 88 1387, 1388, 1391,
1392, 1398
9 166
16
18
17
61-64, 66-73, 88
67
17
9
25
22
33
23
24
23
9
167
167
167
1387-1391, 1398
1389
167
166
169
168
1381
168
169
168
166
39
27
32
1382
1690
1691
224
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
Page
CIVIL SERVICE AND REGISTRATION, DEPART-
MENT OF — Cotiduded.
registration, division of — Concluded.
boards of registration in — Concluded.
pharmacy, board of registration in — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
narcotic drugs ......
See also Drugs, Narcotic, and Stimu-
lants.
pharmacists, registration
records of registrants, etc. .
report, annual .....
rules and regulations ....
suspension and revocation of registration
See also Drug Business; Druggists and
Pharmacists.
plumbers, board of state examiners of, in general,
appointment, qualifications, etc.
clerical assistance
compensation and expenses
executive secretary
meetings .....
powers and duties
to serve in division, etc.
See also Plumbing.
veterinary medicine, board of registration in, in
general, appointment and qualifica-
tions ....
by-laws and rules
meetings and organization .
salaries and expenses .
to serve in division, etc.
powers and duties, complaints and charges, in-
vestigations, hearings, etc.
narcotic drugs, sales of hypodermic instru-
ments, examination of records
register of registered veterinarians
reports, annual ......
suspension of registrations ....
veterinarians, registration ....
See also Veterinarians.
See also Commonwealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; officers and
employees.
CIVIL SERVICE, COMMISSIONER OF.
See Civil Service and Registration, Department
OF.
CIVIL SERVICE, DIVISION OF.
See Civil Service and Registration, Department
OF.
CIVIL SERVICE LAWS.
in general, accountants, town, when subject to
aliens, eligible lists, barred from
provisional appointment of, termination
annual report as to .
appeals from commissioner, board to hear
applicants (see, infra, appointments; eligible
lists; examinations).
appointments, discharges, etc., report to civil service
commissioner . . . .
banks, commissioner of, employees, not under
certifications, applicants entitled to three
94
112
112
112
112
112
13
13
13
13
13
142
13
198, 201, 202, 209,
213
24,25
25
25
61,88
1137-1141
1379, 1380
1380
1380
1387, 1398
27, 29, 61-65 1380, 1381, 1387,
1388
36
171
38
171
38
171
36
171
37
171
4-9
1759-1761
9
166
13
26
169
112
54, 61, 88
1386, 1387, 1398
13
27
169
13
28
169
13
9
166
112 ■
57, 61-63
1387, 1388
94
209
1140
112
57
1387
112
57
1387
112
61-65
1387, 1388
112
54-60
1386, 1387
41
55
437
31
12
245
31
36,37
250
31
30
249
31
2
242
31
31
31
18
246
5
243
6
244
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
225
CIVIL SERVICE L\WS — Continued.
in general — Continued.
cities, application to .
citizens, commonwealth, of, preference to
United States, of, eligible lists confined to .
city, clerks, two employees of, not under
council, certain officers elected or confirmed by
not under
classification, positions, etc., of, rules to provide
for .... .
state employees, of, not to affect
collectors of taxes, city, employees of, not under
conviction of crime, effect ....
court review of removals, etc.
definitions .......
departments, heads of state and city, not under
discharges, suspensions, etc., war service, for, tempo
rary appointment
discharges under, names to be reported to civil serv-
ice commissioner .
See also, infra, removal, suspension, reduction
in grade or transfer.
divisions, directors of, not under ....
elected officers not under .....
enforcement, municipal appropriations for
executive council, officers confirmed by, not under
foreman, inspector, etc., certification of laborer, etc.,
for .....
general court, officers elected by, not under .
appointees, not under ....
governor and council, appointments subject to ap
proval of, not under
governor's secretaries, stenographers, etc., not under
heads of state and city departments not under
heating, lighting, etc., plants, state, persons in charge
of, included in
ineligible under, certain persons deemed
intoxicating liquors, use of, bars appointment under
investigations by civil service commissioner
witnesses, summoning
janitors, school, cities and certain towns, in, under
judicial officers not under
librarians exempt from
masonry, inspectors of, qualifications
mayor's secretaries and stenographers not under
milk, inspectors of, removal under
penal institutions, state, removals, etc., from, regu
lated .....
court review .....
penalty, general ......
plumbing, inspectors of, under
political or religious opinions not to affect appoint-
ments, etc. .....
positions not under ......
See also, infra, exemptions from.
probation before appointment, rules to provide for
promotions, names to be reported to commissioner
police officers, of, regulated
rules to pro\ade for .....
provisional appointments ....
alien, of, termination ....
enforcement of dismissal of alien
Chapter
Section
31
47,49
254
31
19
246
31
12
245
31
5
243
31
5
243
31
3 (a)
242
30
50
239
31
5
243
31
17
246
31
45
253
31
1
242
31
5
243
31
31
31
31
40
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
78
31
/ 31
1 43
94
31
31
31
/ 31
1 142
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
27
18
5
5
8
5
40
5
5
5
5
5
4
17
17
32-35
32
4
5
20
41
5
25
33
46
45
51
4
11
10
5
3(e)
18
20
3(d)
15,25
36
37
248
246
243
243
407
243
251
243
243
243
244
243
243
246
246
250
250
243
243
901
251
244
462
1095
253
253
255
243
1761
244
243
242
246
246
242
245, 248
250
250
226
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CIVIL SERVICE LAWS — Cotitinued.
in general — Concluded.
public inspection of records, etc. . . . .31
recommendations of certain public officers restricted 31
records, files and papers, filing, etc. ... 31
reformatory, Massachusetts, instructors, etc., in,
under ...... 31
reinstatement, military, etc., service, after . . 31
separation from service, after, information as to . 31
removal of officers, etc., commissioner may recom-
mend ...... 31
See also, infra, removal, suspension, reduction
in grade or transfer.
salaries, mandamus to collect
unlawful appointees, of, withholding .
school teachers not under ....
31
31
31
31
98
sealers, etc., of weights and measures, certain, under
selections based on examinations, etc., rules to pro-
vide for ..... 31
separation from ser\nce, notice, etc., to employee . 31
special laws not affected by . . . . .31
standards, inspectors of, under . . . .31
state prison, instructors, etc., in, under ... 31
steam boilers, etc., state, persons in charge of, under 31
supervisors of attendance, certain, under . . 31
suspensions, regulated . . . . . .31
See also, infra, removal, suspension, reduction
in grade or transfer.
temporary appointments to fill certain vacancies . 31
three certifications, applicants entitled to . .31
towns, application of laws to .... 31
towTi, term excludes city, as to . . . .31
treasurer, city, employees of, not under . . 31
state, certain employees of, not under . .31
treasurers and stewards in state institutions, appoint-
ment ...... 31
witnesses in investigations relative to, summoning . 31
appointments, in general ..... 31
certification from ehgible list as condition of . . 31
three, applicant entitled to . . . .31
citizens of commonwealth preferred for . . . 31
city officers, of, reports as to, penalty ... 31
civil war veterans, of . . . . . .31
commissioner, powers as to . . . . .31
conviction of crime as affecting . . . .31
intoxicating liquors, etc., use of, etc., as bar to . 31
laborer, etc., as foreman, certification . . .31
male employees, etc., requisition for . . .30
names of appointees to be reported to commissioner 31
poHce officers, of, regulated . . . . .31
reserve force, from . . . . , .31
provisional, aUen, of, to terminate, when . .31
enforcement of dismissal . . . .31
recommendation by public officers restricted . . 31
record of persons certified for . . . .31
rejection of persons certified, notice to commissioner 31
rules and regulations as to . . . . .31
sex as affecting ....... 30
temporary, in case of vacancy for war service . 31
treasurers, etc., in state institutions . . .31
unlawful, penalty on person making ... 31
appointees, removal, remedy . . . .31
salaries, to cease when ..... 31
Section
12,29
16
29
4
27
46B
33
39
38
5
4
34
3(c)
46B
50
4
4
4
4
46
27
6
47-49
1
5
5
42
32
15-20A
15
6
19
31
22
15, 18
17
17
40
7A
18
20, 20A
20A
36
37
16
15
15
3
7A
27
42
51
39
38
Page
245, 249
246
249
243
248
254
250
251
250
244
243
1179
242
254
255
243
243
243
243
253
248
244
254
242
244
244
251
250
245, 247
245
244
246
249
247
245, 246
246
246
251
231
246
246, 247
247
250
250
246
245
245
242
231
248
251
255
251
250
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CIVIL SERVICE LAWS ~ Continued.
appointments — Concluded.
when authorized . . . . . .31
eligible lists, absence of, procedure . . . 31
provisional appointments ..... 31
apphcants on, three certifications, entitled to . .31
appointments to be made from . . . .31
certifications, entitled to three, etc. ... 31
citizens of United States, confined to . . .31
preparation and pubhc inspection . . . .31
restoration of veteran to . . . . .31
soldiers, etc., reinstatements . . . .31
veterans, position on . . . . . .31
examinations, in general ..... 31
applications for, contents ..... 31
armories, use for ...... 33
civil war veterans, appointment without . . 31
commissioner, conducted under direction of . .31
duties as to . . . . . . .31
false marking forbidden, penalty . . . .31
non-competitive, authorized, when ... 31
notices of, posting ...... 31
defacing, etc., penalty . . . . .31
neglect by city or town clerk, penalty . .31
oath, certain answers under ..... 31
obstruction of right to take, penalty ... 31
papers, preservation . . . . . .31
political or religious opinions excluded from . .31
preference for veterans passing . . . .31
results, applicants to be notified of . ' . .31
rules, etc., to provide for . . . . .31
scope . . . . . . . .31
secret information prohibited, penalty ... 31
youthful offences, no question as to, except . .31
exemptions from, in general ..... 31
attorney general's assistants, etc. . . . .12
buildings, state superintendent of, certain employees
of 8
census director, state ...... 9
constabulary, state ...... 22
counsel to senate and house of representatives, and
assistants ..... 3
county classification expert ..... 35
district health officers . . . . . .17
forester, state, temporary employees of . . .132
labor and industries department, experts in . .23
librarians ........ 78
Massachusetts state college, employees of . .75
mayors' secretaries, etc. . . . . .31
mental diseases department, physicians, etc., in . 19
state hospitals under, certain employees of . . 123
metropolitan district commission, secretary and en-
gineenng cliiefs of ... 28
plumbers, state examiners of, executive secretary . 13
primaries and absentee voting, clerical assistance for 9
public, health department, assistant directors, epi-
demiologists . . . .17
safety department, boiler inspectors, height, etc.,
as to . . . . . .22
expert assistants in . . . . . 148
secretary ....... 22
registrars of voters, assistant . . . .51
secretary, state, deputies, etc., of . . . .9
state insane hospitals, certain employees of . . 123
Section
15,25
15
15,25
6
15
6
12
12
28
28
23,24
8-14
13
48(c)
22
10
8
11,51
15
8
9
9
10
11, 51
29
10
23
12
3
10
11,51
13
5
2
4
9
9A
55
50
7
33
4
20
24
5
4
42
4
36
2
6
11
5
22
2
42
227
Page
245, 248
245
245, 248
244
245
244
245
245
249
249
247, 248
244, 245
245
319
247
244
244
244, 255
245
244
244
244
244
244, 255
249
244
247
245
242
244
244, 255
245
243
156
141
147
195
108
373
184
1660
198
901
889
244
187
1489
214
171
145
184
194
1848
194
552
145
1489
228
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CIVIL SERVICE Ui'WS — Continued.
fire departments, as affecting, age, maximum,
rules as to, limitation
call men, promotion without examination, etc
chiefs, commissioners, and
tenure of certain ....
cities, in, application to . . .
investigation by commissioner, exempt from
promotions, physical examination .
reserve forces in cities ....
towns, in, application to . . .
labor service, cities, in, application to
foreman, etc., certification of laborer, etc., as
registration of applicants for
rules as to employment in
veterans' preference
age limit
certain towns, in
lowering in rank, compensation, etc., regulated
See also, infra, removal, suspension, reduction
in grade or transfer,
police officers, abolition of office, etc., regulated
court review .....
age, maximum, rules as to, limitation
application to .... .
appointment, etc., regulated in cities, etc.
chiefs, commissioners and superintendents, as af
fecting
eligible fists, on, employment by metropoUtan ^dis-
trict commission .
investigation by commissioner, exempt from
promotions, physical examination .
removal, of chief and officers in certain towns
suspension, etc., of, in cities, regulated
court review ....
preferences, citizens of commonwealth, to
veterans, in general ....
application, right to be stated in
certifications .....
civil war, examination dispensed with
conscientious objectors, etc., not entitled to
definition of term, under
disabled .
eUgible lists, positions on
examination, civil war veterans employed without
preference for, passing .
labor service, in ... .
certain cities and towns, in
provisional appointment .
reinstatement after miUtary, etc., service
requisitions for civil war, etc.
restoration to eligible lists
rules to provide for ....
removal, suspension, reduction in grade or trans
fer, general provisions
court review
hearing
police officers
court review
prison officers, certain
report of, to civil service commissioner
unlawful, mandamus proceedings .
rules and regulations, appointments, certain, to
regulate . . . . .
31
48
31
48
31
31
31
48
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
41
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
92
31
31
41
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
41
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
Section
4
36,37
5
58
4
35
13A
59B
4,48
47
40
14
3
24
24
112
42A-46
42A
42B
4
4,48
20
5,49
63
35
13A
97
42A
42 B
19
21-25, 27, 28
13
23,24
22
21
21
23
23,24
22
23
24
112
25
27
22
28
3(6)
43-46
42B, 45
43
42 A
42B
46
18
46A
Page
243
524
244
527
243
250
245
529
243, 254
254
251
245
242
248
248
452
251-253
251
252
243
243, 254
246
244, 254
1055
250
245
447
251
252
246
247-249
245
247, 248
247
247
247
247
247, 248
247
247
248
452
248
248
247
249
242
252, 253
252, 253
252
251
252
253
246
254
242
CIVIL SERVICE LAWS ~ Concluded.
rules and regulations — Concluded.
board, commissioner and associate acting as,
make .....
changes in, hearing by board, prior to, etc.
printing and publication ....
taking effect ......
classification of positions, etc., to provide for .
continuance of existing ....
enforcement by civil service commissioner
examinations, to provide for ...
governor and council to approve .
hearing by board prior to, etc. .
laborers, to regulate selection
penalty, general, for violation
positions, certain, to include, in classified service
excluded from ......
probation prior to appointment, to provide for
promotions, to provide for .
scope .......
selections as result of examination, etc., to provide
for .....
three certifications, etc., to permit
veterans' preference, to provide for
See also Civil Service and Registration, De-
partment OF, civil service, divi-
sion of.
CIVIL WAR.
insurance against [see Insurance, classes of insur-
ance (Index p. 699)].
See also Rebellion, War of the.
CLAIMANTS, ADVERSE.
See Interpleader; Trustee Process.
CLAIRVOYANTS.
physicians' registration laws as affecting .
CLAM BAIT.
sale by barrel regulated ......
CLAMS.
Lord's day, digging on, permitted . . . .
See also Fish and Fisheries (Index pp. 549, 550).
CLARKE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF.
instruction in, at public expense . . . .
CLARKSBURG.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of northern Berkshire, in district of
medical examiner district, first Berkshire, in
senatorial district, Berkshire, in ... .
CLASSIFICATION OF STATE OFFICES AND PO-
SITIONS.
general provisions .......
See also Commonwealth, officers and employees
(Index pp. 251-253).
CLAY.
trespass by digging, etc., penalty . . . .
CLERGYMEN.
See Churches; Marriage; Ministers of the
Gospel; Pious and Charitable
Uses; Religious Societies.
CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
See General Court.
CLERK OF THE SENATE.
See General Court.
CLERKS, CITY AND TOWN.
See City and Town Clerks.
^L LAWS.
229
Dhapter
Section
Page
. 31
3
242
. 31
3
242
. 31
7
244
. 31
7
244
. 31
3(a)
242
. 31
3
242
. 31
38
250
. 31
3(6)
242
. 31
3
242
. 31
3
243
. 31
3
242
. 31
51
255
. 31
4
243
. 31
5
243
. 31
3(e)
242
. 31
Sid)
242
. 31
3
242
^ 31
3(c)
242
. 31
6
244
. 31
3(/)
242
112
94
136
69
57
218
38
57
30
266
7
1375
85
1108
6
1674
26,27
45-50
113
848
1
662
1
2736
1
387
3
666
238, 239
3138
230
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CLERKS OF COURTS.
Index Pages
In general .... 230
Assistant clerks .... 230, 231
Clerks of the courts in counties
other than Suffolk . 231
Superior court, of
Supreme judicial court, of
Powers and duties
Chapter
in general, accounts, regulation and examination,
penalty . . 35
bonds ........ 221
forfeiture, neglect of records, etc., for . . 221
certificate, etc., forgery of, penalty . . . 267
uttering forged, etc., penalty .... 267
clerical assistance, extra . . . . .221
supreme judicial court for commonwealth, to
clerk of 221
congress, barred from seat in . . . Art. VIII
county treasurer, may not be .... 35
death, removal, etc., of, assistant clerk to act . 221
district courts, of [see District Courts, in general,
clerks (Index p. 370) ; special pro-
visions for particular courts (In-
dex pp. 378, 379)]
election of certain
certificate of election to
constitutional provision .... Art
death after election .
failure to elect, special election
record of vote for, transmission, etc.
facsimile signature
district courts, in
fees, in general
accounting for, etc. .
copies, for
county, services for, none for
lengthy record of judgment
payable, when
posting list of .
jury service, exempt from
referee in bankruptcy, not to be
removal by supreme judicial court
salaries ....
full compensation, to be
payment of fees as affecting
supreme judicial court for commonwealth, clerk
temporary clerks, of
See also, infra, superior court, of, Suffolk
county, in.
signatures to copies of records, etc., attestation by
Suffolk county, in (see, infra, superior court, of;
supreme judicial court, of).
surety companies, list of qualified, transmission to .
sworn by justice, to be
temporary clerks, appointment
salaries .
temporary assistants
233
term of office
traveling expenses
vacancy, proceedings .
assistant clerks, counties, except Suffolk,
ment .
duties
salaries and traveling expenses
Art.
in, appoint-
175
221
221
221
221
XIX
54
221
221
54
221
221
221
Index
P.iges
231
, of
231
232
Section
. 232
233
Page
45,47
371,372
12
2773
29-31
2775
1
3144
5
3145
102
2789
93
2788
-
49
1
362
33
2776
54
62, 155
610, 635
54
116
624
XIX
-
54
54
145
633
54
142
632
54
112
623
221
17
2773
218
14
2744
262
4-7
3088
3089
/221
32
2775
1280
8,9
3274
262
5
3088
35
19
364
262
6
3089
262
7
3089
262
46
3099
234
1
2915
220
12
2768
211
4
2652
221
93, 94, 99-101
2788
2789
221
101
2789
35
19
364
221
93
2788
221
100
2789
77
2913
105
2358
11
2773
8, 10
2772
100
2789
9
2772
-
54
155
635
1, 3
2770, 2771
99
2789
142
632
4,5
2771
4
2771
94,99
2788. 2789
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CLERKS OF COVRTS — Continued.
assistant clerks — Concluded.
deputy assistants, designation .... 221
assistant clerks, may act as . . . .221
duties ....... 221
executive clerk to chief justice of superior court,
one may be . . . . . 212
pro tempore, appointment, etc. .... 221
salaries ........ 221
signature ........ 221
superior court, of (see, infra, superior court, of),
supreme judicial court, of (see, iiifra, supreme ju-
dicial court, of).
vacancy, report to state secretary . . .221
clerks of the courts in counties other than Suf-
folk, assistant clerks, assistant clerks
of county commissioners, to be . 221
bonds ........ 221
capital crime, notice of indictment, etc., by 212
county commissioners, appointment, to fill vacancy . .54
clerk of, to be . . . . . . . 221
deputy assistant to act for .... 221
duties as, certification of payments . . 35
estimates, county ..... 35
record of proceedings . . . .34
sessions, to attend, etc. . . . .221
temporary clerk ..... 34
election ........ 54
offices ........ 212
superior court, to act as clerk of . . . .221
records from other courts, custody, etc. . . 212
transmission of copies to supreme judicial court
on appeal, etc. .... 231
workmen's compensation cases, depositions . 152
supreme judicial com't, to act as clerk of . . 221
term of office ....... 221
superior court, of, counties except Suffolk, in, clerks
of the courts to act as . . 221
assistant clerks of, assistant clerks of the courts
to act as 221
Suffolk county, in, civil business, for, assistant clerks,
appointment, etc. . . . 221
equity business, etc., for . . . .221
salary ....... 221
other counties, to act for . . . .221
clerk, clerical assistance, extra . . .221
election ....... 54
returns of cases to state secretary . .221
term of office ...... 221
criminal business, for, assistant clerks pro tem-
pore, etc. . . . . .221
clerk, clerical assistance, extra . . .221
capital crime, notice of indictment, etc., by . 212
election ....... 54
returns of cases to state secretary . .221
term of office ...... 221
supreme judicial court, of, commonwealth, for,
appeals, etc., to full court, papers,
to receive . . . . .231
appointment, term, etc. ..... 221
assistant, appointment, term, etc. . . . 221
clerk hire, allowance for . . . . . 221
duties 221
fees, etc. . . ... 221
general court, barred from seat in . . Art. II
231
Section
Page
7
2772
7
2772
33
2776
28
2661
,9, 10
2771, 2772
100
2789
17
2773
13
2773
4
2771
12
2773
7
2657
144
633
3
2771
7,14
2772, 2773
11
363
28
366
10
3.58
14
2773
11
358
155
635
19
2660
3
2771
26
2661
135
2883
5
1912
3
2771
3
2771
2771
2771
6
2772
6
2772
94
2788
16
2773
102
2789
155
635
24
2774
3
2771
5
2771
102
2789
7
2657
155
635
24
2774
3
2771
135
2883
1
2770
1
2770
93
2788
2
2770
2
2770
-
45
232
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CLERKS OF COURTS — Continued.
supreme judicial court, of — Concluded.
commonwealth, for — Concluded.
salary 221
counties, except Suffolk, in, clerks of the courts to
act as . . 221
assistant clerks of, assistant clerks of the courts
to act as .... . 221
Suffolk county, for, assistant clerks, appointment, etc. 221
duties as to other counties .... 221
salaries ....... 221
clerk, clerical assistance ..... 221
duties as to other counties . . . .221
election ....... 54
records of attorneys, to keep . . . .221
salary 221
term of office ...... 221
temporary clerks, appointment, salaries . . 221
powers and duties, in general .... 221
affidavits before . . . . . . .221
appeals, etc., in certain criminal cases, copies to at-
torney general . . . .221
motor vehicle liability policies and bonds, board
of appeal on, from . . .175
supreme judicial court, to, transmission, etc., of
papers ..... 231
attachments, certificates of dissolution of . . 223
attorneys at law, records of . . . . .221
bail, forfeited, collection, payment to county . . 276
may admit to . . . . . . . 276
banks, etc., records of, affidavits as to . . . 233
capital crime, notice of indictment, etc., by . .212
cash books, to keep ...... 221
constables, names of, to be returned to . . .41
convictions of licensees, notice to licensing authority,
etc., hawkers and pedlers
innholders, etc.
liquor licensees
motor vehicle laws, vmder
pharmacists
physicians
restaurant keepers, etc.
Section
93
2788
2771
road houses, etc., corporate . . . .
corrupt practices in elections, notice of conviction
costs, taxation by ..... .
appeal to court ......
criers, to act as .
criminal cases, reports to commissioner of correction
damages, assessment by .... .
death sentences .......
decision of superior court, notice to parties, etc.
defaults, entry of judgment on ... .
notice, to party, etc. . . . . .
defective delinquents, departments for, docket and
records . . . . .
dissolved corporation, return to state secretary
divorce, notice to district attorney of crimes .
statistics of, to return . . . . .
election certificate, issue . . . . .
elections, blank forms, etc., to furnish towns, etc. .
board of examiners, members of . . .
records of votes, transmission to . . .
fees, to account for, pay over, etc.
Suffolk county, in ..... .
101
140
138
90
112
221
/ 140
\272
140
56
261
261
220
124
235
279
221
231
231
123
155
208
208
54
54
54
54
221
280
4
2771
4,5
2771
15
2773
94
2788
102
2789
15
2773
155
635
42
2778
94
2788
3
2771
8, 9, 100
2772, 2789
14
2773
18
2774
19
2774
113D
2367
135
2883
65, 132
2805, 2819
42
2778
80
3227
57
3222
77
2913
7
2657
32
2775
15
429
30
1198
32. 183C
1718, 1750
78
1701
24, 24A, 27
1000, 1002
34
1381
26
2774
183C
1750
27
3184
183C
1750
55
660
19
3084
20-22
3084
9
2767
8
1515
5
2924
43, 52
3270, 3272
21
2774
57
2861
58
2861
121
1511
55
1952
45
2637
46
2637
122
626
27
602
122
626
112
623
32
2775
8,9
3274
CLERKS OF COURTS — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
fines, forfeitures, etc., certification, disposition, etc.
grand, juries, special
jurors, to summon
judgment, entry .
notice to parties, etc
juries, impanelling
jurors, venire facias for
jury lists, delivery to .
mental condition of certain accused persons, investi-
gation, penalty . . . .
money paid into court, interest on, disposition
motor vehicles, records of convictions
used in commission of certain crimes, report to
registrar . . . . .
naturalization, declarations of intention, reception
fees, disposition ......
returns to state secretary . . . . .
nonsuit, notice to party, etc. . . . .
notice of court proceedings (see, supra, prawers and
duties, convictions of licensees),
offices in designated towns, etc., may maintain
orders of notice, may issue . . . . .
parties, alphabetical list, to keep . . . .
physicians, to report convictions of, penalty .
probation officers, notice of appointment, etc.
records, correction of errors in
exhibition to justice
extension of papers on
justices to inspect
neglect, forfeiture of bond
other courts, from, custody
rescripts, notice of
returns of cases to state secretary
rules of superior court, sale, etc. . . . .
sentence, certified transcript of, to sheriff, etc.
felony, for, record, etc., to accompany mittimus .
special precepts, may issue . . . . .
surplus cash, to deposit in banks . . . .
disposal of interest on deposits ....
surveyors, land, record book
transmission of copies to supreme judicial court on
appeal, etc. . . . . .
trial justices, records, etc., deposit with .
preservation ......
venue, change of, transmission of papers
witnesses, may summon .....
witness fees, officers receiving unlawfully, to report
workmen's compensation cases, depositions
writs, to sign ...... Art.
CLIENTS.
See Attorneys at Law.
CLINICAL THERMOMETERS.
in general ....
correct, sealing and marking
manufacturer, by
term defined
inspection and testing
fees .....
unsealed, penalty for sale
rules as to manufacture and sale
penalty ....
seizure of incorrect
L LAWS.
233
hapter
Section
Page
280
2, 7-11
3273-3275
277
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3234
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1,2
3234
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1
2923
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21
2774
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25,26
2919, 2920
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2917, 2918
234
5
2916
123
lOOA
1505
35
23
365
90 10, 24, 24A, 27
995, 1000, 1002
90
24A
1002
220
18
2768
221
32
2775
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19
2768
231
58
2861
212
19
2660
221
22
2774
221
23
2774
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26
2774
276
103
3233
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28
2775
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28
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27
2775
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29
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2775
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26
2661
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20
2774
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24
2774
212
28A
2662
279
34
3269
279
35
3269
223
85
2809
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365
97
2
1169
231
135
2883
219
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13
2796
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52
3242
233
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2901
262
58
3101
152
5
1912
V
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46
98
9-14
1173, 1174
98
12
1174
98
13
1174
98
11
1173
98
12
1174
98
12
1174
98
14
1174
98
13
1174
98
14
1174
98
12
1174
234
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CLINICAL THERMOMETERS — Concluded.
standard, office ....... 98
state 98
tolerances and specifications ..... 98
See also Weights and Measures.
CLINICS.
maintenance, etc., of certain, regulated . . .111
town appropriations for ...... 40
CLINTON.
congressional district, third, in .... 57
electricity, sale of certain, in . . . . .92
Lancaster mills in, metropolitan water district to
supply ..... 92
medical examiner district, fourth Worcester, in . .38
second district court of eastern Worcester held at . 218
senatorial district, Worcester and Hampden, in . .57
CLOCKS.
establishments selling, at auction, licensing, etc. . 100
liens for work on ...... . 255
public ways, on, over, etc., permits . . . .85
CLOSED BANKS.
See Banks and Banking, in general, possession and
liquidation of banks by commis-
sioner.
CLOSED PACKAGE.
apples, for, marking regulated, penalty ... 94
misbranding, penalty ...... 94
exemptions ....... 94
See also Apples.
term defined ........ 94
CLOSE SEASON.
term defined, fish and game laws, as to . . • i i oi
CLOTHING.
checking of, tips, so-called, for, appropriation by em-
ployer, penalty . . . .140
execution, exempt from seizm-e on, when . . . 235
guests, of, sale by innholders ..... 140
tenement houses, manufacture in, regulated . . 149
See also Tenement Houses.
CLOUD ON TITLE.
Section
Page
remedies relative
1131-1133).
/185
-\ 240
to
equity suit to remove
See also Real Property,
(Index pp
CLOVER SEED.
See Agricultural Seeds.
CLUB.
fish and game wardens may carry, when . . . 131
See also Weapons.
CLUBS.
corporations for establishment, etc., of, in general
boxing matches, illegal, charter void for
change of location, consent, penalty
entertainments, dances, etc., held by, local regulation
gaming, illegal, charter void for ....
liquor seUing, etc., illegal, charter void for
See also Corpor.\tions, charitable and certain
other purposes, for (Index p. 285).
dwelling houses used l)y, regulation . . . .40
firemen, of (see Fire Departments).
liquor selling, etc., used for, charter void for . . 180
common nuisances, deemed ..... 138
See also Nuisances, common.
wages, weekly payment, by . . . . 149
10 .
1173
9
1173
11
1173
50
1337
5(19)
404
1
663
12
1041
14
1042
1
388
1
2741
3
666
4-17
1187
-1189
31C
3063
8,9
966, 967
102, 103, 108
105, 108
109
1
1
1
48
34
14-16
143-147
l(fc)
6-10
14
21 (15)
27
82
148-150
1112-1114
1113, 1114
1114
1082
1591
1618
1720
2929
1714, 1715
1894, 1895
2482
2959, 2960
1623
180
1-12A
2441-2445
180
28
2448
180
26
2448
ISO
29
2448
180
27
2448
180
27
2448
412
2448
1702
1895, 1896
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
235
Chapter
COAL.
adulterated, penalties for sale .
anthracite, standard sizes
bags, etc., sale in, foreign substances, etc., penalties
for placing in
condemned, penalties for sale .
enforcement of laws as to
fees, sealer not to charge, when
prosecution, penalty
illegal measures, possession, penalty
inspection, entry for . . .
interference with officials, penalty
samples for analysis
unfit, condemnation
penalties for sale
records, sealers to keep certain
prosecution, penalty
sale, bags, etc., in, classification, etc., marking
enforcement of laws as to .
foreign substances, etc., penalty for placing in
basket, etc. .
regulated .....
prosecution, penalty
ton, standard ....
weight, by, regulated .
prosecution, penalty
transportation by street railways
weighers .....
See also Municipal Officers and Employees;
Weighers, Measurers and Sua
VEYORs OF Commodities, Local.
weight, certificate of, furnished, when, contents
prosecution, penalty ....
weights and measures, sealer of, may require weighing,
etc., when .
prosecution, penalty . ■
COAL ELEVATORS.
height of buildings, laws as to, exempt from . . 143
COAL OIL.
See Petroleum and Petroleum Products.
COAL PITS.
woodlands in certain towns, on, setting fire to, forfeiture 266
COAL SCALES.
annual test ........ 98
See also Sealers of Weights and Measures.
COAL TAR.
buildings, etc., throwing into, etc., penalty . . 266
COAST ARTILLERY CORPS.
See Militia.
COAST GUARD.
See United States.
COASTING.
local regulations ....... 85
COASTING VESSELS.
See Pilots.
COAST SURVEY.
See United States.
COASTWISE MARINE INSURANCE.
See Insurance, classes of insurance, marine (Index
p. 709).
COAT-OF-ARMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
See Commonwealth.
COCAINE.
analysis, by public health department, when . .111
certificates by analysts as evidence, etc. . .111
Section
Page
. 94
248, 249E
1149,
1151
. 94
239A
1147
s
. 94
248, 249E
1149
1151
. 94
249C, 249D
1150
1151
. 94
248
1149
. 94
246
1149
. 94
248
1149
. 94'
249
1150
. 94
249A
1150
. 94
249B
1150
. 94
249A
1150
. -94
249A
1150
. 94
249C, 249D
1150
1151
. 94
246
1149
. 94
248, 249A
1149
1150
. 94
241
1148
. 94
248, 249A
1149,
1150
. 94
248, 249E
1149
1151
. 94
241
1148
. 94
248
1149
. 94
240
1148
. 94
240, 241
1148
. 94
248
1149
. 161
51
2097
. 94
238
1147
. 94
244
1148
. 94
248
1149
! 94
245
1149
. 94
248
1149
134
49
103
10, lOA
1765
3142
1182
3136
967
12
13
1330
1330
236
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
to bear state-
for-
COCAINE — Concluded.
forfeiture of seized, when, destruction
label on package of drug containing
ment, when .
manufacture of certain preparations containing
bidden . . . .
search warrants, issue, penalty for being present where
found ......
term to include compounds, etc., when
See also Drugs, Narcotic, and Stimulants.
COCA LEAVES.
decocainized, etc., certain provisions not to apply to .
COCHINEAL.
adulteration of liquor with, penalty ....
COCK-FIGHTING.
See Birds, fighting exhibition of.
COCKLE, INDIAN.
adulteration of liquor with, penalty ....
COD.
steak, cold storage, sale during winter, regulated,
penalty . . . . .
See also Fish and Fisheries (Index p. 549).
CODEINE.
forfeiture of seized, when, destruction
label on package of drug containing, to bear statement,
when ......
search warrants, issue, penalty for being present where
found ......
term to include compounds, etc., when
See also Drugs, Narcotic, and Stimulants.
CODICIL.
will, included in term ......
See also Wills.
COD LIVER OIL.
sale, certain laws not to apply to, when
C. O. D. SALES.
general provisions .......
See also Sales of Personal Property.
COFFEE AND TEA HOUSES.
licenses for, penalty, etc. . . . . .
COHABITATION.
divorce, after, deemed adultery
evidence of marriage, when
lewd and lascivious, penalty
form of indictment ....
COHASSET.
congressional district, fifteenth, in
district court of East Norfolk, in district of
medical examiner district, second Norfolk, in
metropolitan parks, share of expense
officers serving criminal process in, arrests, etc.,
Scituate
parks, certain state, share of expense
Plymouth county, deemed part of, for certain
purposes
senatorial district, Norfolk and Plymouth, in
COIN AND COINAGE.
at
congress, powers of
counterfeiting, crime and penalty
prosecutors, compensation to
tools for, possession
seizure ....
current, execution, subject to seizure upon
3ter
Section
Page
94
215
1142
94
187
1132
94
216
1142
94
214
1142
94
197
1136
94
198
1138
70
1
3162
270
94
94
94
94
94
112
106
140
attachment of coin
79,82
7(37)
35
21,36
47
3162
1107, 1108
215
1142
187
1132
214
1142
197
1136
113
1382
1230, 1234
1720
208
40
2636
207
47
2628
272
16
3182
277
Forms
3251
57
i
664
218
1
2739
38
1
388
92
54-56
1053
c, in
212
6
2657
132A
4,5
1663
Art
XXI
-
55
Art.
LXXI
-
71, 72
57
3
665
/223
42
2801
1235
32
2929
Art
I
8
5
267
17-20
3147, 3148
267
31
3150
267
20
3148
267
30
3149
235
32
2929
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
237
COIN AND COIN \GE — Concluded.
execution, taking coin on .....
gold (see Gold Coin).
silver (see Silver and Silver Coin).
states forbidden to take certain action as to . Art.
trust companies, deposit in ....
COIN-CONTROLLED APPARATUS.
amusement furnished on deposit in, Licenses for
pictures displayed by, admission of minors
COKE.
See Charcoal and Coke.
COLD, ARTIFICIAL, ETC.
companies engaged in selling, etc., highways, digging
up for ......
damages, liabiUty for .....
regulations by local authorities ....
See also Cold Storage; Corporations, miscel-
laneous (Index pp. 28^291).
COLD STORAGE.
apples in, sale regulated ....
cod steak, sale during winter regulated, penalty
date of receipt of food in, to be marked on container,
when, penalty
eggs, broken, deposited in, to be denatured, when
penalty ....
sale regulated, penalty ....
fish, provisions as to, penalty ....
See also Fish and Fisheries (Index p. 549).
halibut, sale during winter regulated, penalty
health, local boards of, warehouses, powers and duties
as to, penalty
licenses for warehouses for, regulated, penalty .
limit of time for keeping food in, regulated, penalty
markings on food in, defacement regulated, penalty
pollock, sale during winter regulated, penalty
public health department, powers and duties, penalty
refrigerating warehouse, term defined
regulation by public health department, penalty
sale of food from, regulated, marking, penalty .
salmon, sale during winter regulated, penalty
state inspector of fish to enforce certain laws, regula
tions .....
swordfish, sale during winter regulated, penalty
term defined, certain laws, as to
transfer of ownership of food in, regulated, penalty
warehouse, maintenance regulated, penalty
term defined
COLLATERAL LOANS.
See Loans; Mortgages; Pawnbrokers; Pledges.
COLLATERAL SECURITY.
false pretences, obtaining release, etc., of, by
fraudulently concealed, search warrants for
property held for, trustee process as affecting
sale, etc., before maturity of debt, penalty
See also AttacHxMent of Property; Loans; Pawn-
brokers; Pledges.
COLLECTION.
demands, etc., for, attorneys, sheriffs, etc., not to buy
COLLECTION AGENCIES.
accounts, true, failure to render, penalty
bond, to file with state treasurer
amount, term and conditions
cancellation ....
cash in lieu of .
commissioner of banks to approve
Chapter
235
I
172
140
140
158
158
158
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
266
276
246
266
220
93
93
93
93
93
93
Section
Page
32
2929
10
6
31
2271
181, 182
1748, 1749
179
1748
12
1979
13
1979
14
1979
109
1114
79,82
1107, 1108
71,73
1106
73,92
1106, 1110
91
1110
77-82
1107, 1108
• 79, 82
1107, 1108
67, 68, 73
1105, 1106
66,73
1105, 1106
70,73
1106
69,73
1105, 1106
79,82
1107, 1108
66-70, 73
1105, 1106
1
1082
69,73
1105, 1106
72,73
1106
79,82
1107, 1108
81
1107
79,82
1107, 1108
1
1082
69,73
1105, 1106
66,73
1105, 1106
1
1082
33
3121
1(2)
3211
60-63
2998
85,86
3132
2767
28
1073
24
1072
25
1072
26
1072
26
1072
26
1072
238
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COLLECTION AGENCIES — Concluded.
bond — Concluded.
record, state treasurer to keep . . . .93
regulated ........ 93
corporations maintaining, employment of attorney . 221
costumed debt collectors, penalty for emplo>'ing . 272
proceeds of collections by, failure to pay, penalty . 93
judgment debt for, arrest on mesne process, etc. . 224
regulated ........ 93
COLLECTION AGENTS.
costumes, penalty for wearing ..... 272
money collected bv, arrest for ..... 224
COLLECTORS OF SAMPLES OF MILK.
See Milk and Cream.
COLLECTORS OF TAXES.
in general, aid to . . . . . . .60
penalty for refusing ...... 60
assistance from commissioner . . . .58
bond 60
action on, attorney general, by . . . .58
notice to assessors . . . . . .41
tax list, to precede commitment of, to . . 59
constable to be, when . . . . . .41
credits and payments to . . . . .60
death, etc., uncollected taxes, disposition upon, pen-
alty
deeds, form, contents, etc. ....
delinquent, proceedings against, by commissioner
deputies, appointment ....
. authorization ......
election, in towns .....
employees of, exempt from civil service laws, in
cities .....
expiration of term, etc., upon, accounts, records, etc.
deposit with assessors, penalty
successor, uncollected tax list placed with, penalty
facsimile signatures .....
fees ........
accounting for .....
penalty ......
forms of instruments used by . . .
lack of, constable, commitment of tax list and war
rant to ...
mimicipal finance, compulsory obedience to laws as
to . . .
penalties, subject to .
removal .....
special, appointment and bond
tax list and warrant, commitment to
constable, commitment to, when
form .....
temporarj^ appointment, bond, etc.
treasurer, town, acting as
powers and duties, in general
abatements
assessors to furnish copy to
accounts, due city, collection
receipts, and, exhibit of, penalty
records, etc., deposit, etc., penalty
arrest and imprisonment, collection by
forms ....
assessors' lists, additions to, transmission to
bank interest on taxes, etc., payment over
60
60
58
41
60
39
41
31
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
59
44
60
60
60
59
59
59
41
41
60
60
59
59
41
60
60
60
60
51
60
Section
27
24-28
47
97
28
2, 6
24-28
97
2,6
33
103
1
13
8
20
53
39
93,95
97 100
45, 105, Form 10
8
37,38
92
23
1
97, 100
97, 100
34
15
2, 15
102
105, Forms 1-23
53
59
99-104
96
14
53-56
53
54
40, 61A
37, 38
90
1-98
71
60
38A
94,99
9, 97, 100
29-34A
105, Forms 5-7
5
2
Page
1072
1072, 1073
2780
3198
1073
2820, 2821
1072, 1073
3198
2820, 2821
723
739
669
71S
670
430
705
434
737
738
726, 742
670
434
737
399
425
244
738
738
723
719
716, 719
739
739-752
705
501
738, 739
737
718
705, 706
705
705
434, 439
434
736
716-738
709
707
434
737, 738
718, 738
722, 723
740, 741
548
716
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
239
COLLECTORS OF TAXES — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
betterment assessments, collection
books, records, accounts, etc.
cash book .....
examination, open to . . .
expiration of term, etc., disposal
tax book .....
town clerk, deposit with, penalties
certificate of real estate tax, etc. .
charges and fees, accounting, penalty
collection and payments over, etc., penalty
demand ......
collection following ....
form ......
special warrant in place of
distress, collection by .
dollar certificates, so-called .
fire districts .....
foreign corporation, etc., restraint of business
gypsy and brown tail moth assessments
jail, delinquent tax payers in, discharge
low land and swamps, collection of assessments
motor vehicles, excise on registered
omitted assessments
poll taxes, collection
reassessed taxes ....
redemption of land sold, etc.
form of deed and certificate
returns, etc., penalty .
sale, land, unimproved, etc., of low value for tax
lessee's interest in municipally owned land
taking of land, or .
auctioneers, laws as to, not applicable
discretion ....
forms .....
special assessments, collection
suit, collection by . . .
summons .....
form .....
tax titles, invalid, proceedings if deemed
forms .....
water rates, collection .
See also Municipal Officers and Employees;
Taxation, local taxes, collection
of (Index pp. 1352-1357).
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
burning, penalty .......
dean, etc., false claim to be, to obtain narcotic drugs,
forbidden, penalty
endorsement, approval, etc., of, false claim of, penalty
falsely pretending to be officer, etc., of, penalty
incorporation, etc., procedure on legislative petition .
See also Corporations, charitable and certain
other purposes, for (Index p. 285).
instructors in, duties ......
narcotic drugs, sale, etc., to, regulated, penalty .
Chapter
Section
Page
f 60
17
720
\ 80
4, 13
918, 920
60
6-12
717, 718
60
7
718
60
8
718
60
9, 97, 100
718, 738
60
6
717
60
9, 12, 100, 101
718, 738
60
23
721
60
2, 15, 102
716, 719, 7.39
60
2, 102
716, 739
60
16
719
60
17
720
60
105, Form 1
739
60
19
720
60
24-28
721, 722
60
23
721
48
73
531
60
91
737
132
19
1657
60
31
722
252
11
3033
60A
2,3,6
753, 754
59
75
710
/ 59
1 60
1, 9, 10
685, 693, 694
3-5
717
59
78
711
60
62,63
730
60
105, Forms 19, 20
750, 751
60
2,102
716, 739
60
51
727
59
3A
685
f 59
1 60
3A
685
37-60
724-729
100
13
1188
60
87
736
60
105, Forms 8-18
741-749
/ 60
17
720
1 80
4,13
918, 920
60
35,36
724
60
18
720
60
105, Form 2
739
60
82-84A
734, 735
60
105, Forms 22, 23
752
40
42C, 42D
419, 420
266
94
266
266
3
71
94
2,3
203, 213
90
89
6
3116
1139, 1141
3133
3133
98
See also Drugs, Narcotic, and Stimulants.
oflBcers, jury service, exempt from .... 234
public funds, use for certain, forbidden . . Art. XLVI
30 861
198, 201, 202, 212, 1137-1139. 1141,
213,217 1142
2915
59
240
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
266
Chapter
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES — Concluded.
unauthorized use of designation ....
See also Degrees, educational; Professional
Schools.
COLLISION INSURANCE.
See Insurance, classes of insurance (Index p. 699).
COLONEL.
See Militia.
COLONIAL WARS, SOCIETY OF, IN THE COM-
MONWEALTH OF MASSA-
CHUSETTS.
parades by color guards of, regulated
COLOR BLINDNESS.
See Railroads, employees.
COLOR, COLORED PERSONS.
See Race and Color.
COLRAIN.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of Franklin, in district of . . .
medical examiner district, western Franklin, in .
senatorial district, Franklin and Hampshire, in .
COLUMBUS DAY.
legal holiday, to be ......
COMBINATIONS.
See Restraint of Trade.
COMBINED EXPERIENCE TABLE OF MORTALITY.
value of life policies based on . . . . ' .
See also Insurance.
COMBUSTIBLES.
removal from buildings regulated, penalty
Section
89
Page
3133
33
57
218
38
57
175
148
60,62
322, 323
1
662
1
2738
1
387
3
667
7(18)
9(1)
5, 6, 28, 30, 34
111
2299
storing, etc., regulated, penalty ....
See also Explosives and Inflammable Fluids and
Compounds.
COMFORTER.
bedding, etc., term includes ..... 94
See also Bedding and Upholstered Furniture.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
governor as ........ 6
See also Governor; Militia.
COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONS.
See Actions, Civil; Pleading in Civil Actions;
Practice in Civil Actions; Serv-
ice OF Process; Writs.
COMMERCE, CHAMBERS OF.
See Chambers of Commerce.
COMMERCE, DEVELOPMENT OF.
See Boston, Boston harbor; Waters and Water-
ways; Wharves, Piers and Docks.
COMMERCE, INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN.
See Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
COMMERCE, TRADES, ETC.
promotion ........—
COMMERCIAL AGENTS.
pedlers, etc., not treated as .... . 101
COMMERCIAL FEEDING STUFF.
See Feeding Stuff, Commercial.
COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS.
See Fertilizers, Commercial.
COMMERCIAL PAPER.
See Bills of Lading; Negotiable Instruments;
Securities; Warehouse Receipts.
COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS.
transient vendors, not treated as ... . 101
148 23, 24, 28, 30, 34
16
1846, 1847,
1851-1853
1851-1853
1084
126
15
43
1194
1190
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COMMISSIONERS.
county (see County Commissioners).
depositions of witnesses before (see Witnesses).
judicial proceedings, in, compensation, etc., of, court
award ...... 221
deeds of conveyance by, statutory form . . 183
probate court, appointed by (see Probate Courts).
state (see Commissioners and Commissions, State).
See also Commissioners in Other States and Foreign
Countries; Commissioners to
Qualify Public Officers; Fi-
nance, Commissioners of.
COMMISSIONERS AND COMMISSIONS, STATE.
administration and finance (see Administration and
Finance, Commission on).
agriculture (see Agriculture, Department of).
armory (see Militia).
art 'see Art Commission).
ballot law (see Ballot Law Commission, State).
banks (see Banking and Insurance, Department
of).
boxing (see Public Safety, Department of).
civil service (see Civil Service and Registration,
Department of).
conservation (see Conservation, Department of).
corporations and taxation (see Corporations and
Taxation, Department of).
correction (see Correction, Department of).
education (see Education, Department of).
firemen's relief, on (see Firemen's Relief, Commis-
sioners on).
insurance (see Banking and Insurance, Depart-
ment of).
labor and industries (see Labor and Industries,
Department of).
mental diseases (see Mental Diseases, Department
of).
metropolitan district (see Metropolitan District
Commission).
minimum wage (see Labor and Industries, Depart-
ment of).
public, health (see Public Health, Department
of).
safety (see Public Safety, Department of).
utiHties (see Public Utilities, Department of).
welfare (see Public Welfare, Department of).
works (see Public Works, Department of).
savings bank life insurance (see Banking and Insur-
ance, Department of).
state aid and pensions (see State Aid and Pen-
sions, Commissioner of).
uniform state laws, on (see Uniform State Laws).
unpaid commissions, reimbursement for expenses at
national conventions ... 6
See also Commissioners; Commonwealth, depart-
ments, boards, commissions,
etc.; Special Commissions.
COMMISSIONERS IN OTHER STATES AND
FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
appointment and term ...... 222
fee for commission ...... 30
fees 262
instructions to, by state secretary .... 222
oath, signature and seal . .... 222
Section
55
Appendix (3)
241
Page
2781
2471
11
125
4
2790
13
232
42
3098
7
2791
5
2791
242
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
AND
Section
COMMON CARRIERS.
See Carriers, Common; Electric Railroads;
Ferries; Public Utilities, De-
partment of; Railroads; Steam-
boats AND Steamboat Companies;
Street Railways; Telephone and
Telegraph Companies.
COMMON COUNCILS.
majority, etc., vote, term defined
office-holding by members
pay rolls, powers and duties as to
president, vacancies, duties as to certain
removal of members from ward, effect
veto of mayor, orders, etc., subject to
See also Aldermen; City Charters; City Coun-
cils; City Government; Mayor
AND Aldermen; Mayor and City
Council; Mayors.
COMMON COUNTS.
use of, in general
answers to items in
bill of particulars with
forms
payment, form of answer
222
183
233
222
30
30
222
222
COMMISSIONERS IN OTHER STATES
FOREIGN COUNTRI ES — Con-
cluded.
powers and duties .......
acknowledgment of deeds, etc., before .
depositions of witnesses .....
See also Commissioners.
COMMISSIONERS OF FINANCE, CITIES, IN.
See Finance, Comi\«ssioners of.
COMMISSIONERS TO QUALIFY PUBLIC OFFI-
CERS.
appointment .
fee for commission
oath of office before
fee for, restriction
returns by
COMMISSIONS.
form ........ Art. IV
militia, in (see Militia).
state (.see Commissioners and Commissions, State).
state officers, of [see Commonwealth, officers and
employees (Index p. 253)].
See also Bonus; Depositions; Gratuities.
COMMITMENTS.
conviction of crime, on (see Arrest; Criminal Pro-
cedure AND Practice; Mittimus;
Penal and Reformatory Institu-
tions).
insane, etc., persons [see Insane, Feeble Minded
and Epileptic Persons (Index
pp. 683, 684)].
minors, of [see Minors, court proceedings as to
(Index pp. 871-873)].
COMMITTEES, LEGISLATIVE.
See General Court.
COMMODITIES.
pretended dealings in, recovery of sums paid
criminal provisions as to .
sales (see Sales of Personal Property).
term defined ......
Page
6
2791
30, 33, 41
2466-2468
41,42
2907
3
2790
13
232
11
231
3
2790
3
2790
137
271
1.37
271
4-7
35,36
7
35
46
1679, 1680
3175, 3176
1680
3176
44
1
485
39
7,8
396
41
41-43
434, 435
39
5,6
395, 396
39
6
396
39
4
395
231
7 (7-9)
2851, 2852
231
26
2856
231
14
2854
231
147, Forms 1, 2
2887
231
147, Form 29
2895
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS. 243
Chapter Section Paee
COMMON DRUNKARDS.
See Drunkards, Common.
COMMON, ESTATES IN.
See Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common.
COMMON LANDING PLACES.
See Landing Places.
COMMON LANDS.
See \^'HARVES and Real Estate lying in Common,
Proprietors of.
COMMON LAW.
other states, etc., of, proof ..... 233 70 2912
COMMON NIGHTWALKERS.
See Nightwalkers, Common.
COMMON NUISANCES.
See Nuisances, common.
COMMON PROPERTY.
partnership, does not constitute .... 108A 7 (2) 1288
COMMON RECEIVER OF STOLEN GOODS.
See Stolen Property.
COMMONS.
See Parks and Reservations.
COMMON SCHOOLS.
See Schools, public.
COMMON SEWERS.
See Sewers and Drains.
COMMON, TENANTS IN.
See Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common.
COMMON THIEF.
crime and penalty 266 40 3123
COMMON UTTERER, ETC.
See Forgery and Counterfeiting.
COMMON VICTUALLERS.
See Innholders and Common Victuallers.
COMMONWEALTH.
in general, accounts against [see State Finance
(Index p. 1260)].
actions, against (see, infra, claims and actions
against),
by, costs in ...... . 261
guardians, against, to recover fines of wards
discharged as poor prisoners . . 127
limitations, statute of, set-off, applicable to
claims in .... . 232
money, for, how brought .... 12
no entry fee ...... 262
real actions, limitation of time . . . 260
recognizance in civil proceedings . . . 224
set-off to, statute of limitations applicable . 232
venue ........ 223
administrative offices, etc., of, state departments, to
be placed under . . . .30
organization regulated . . . Art. LXVI
aircraft, landing places for, on property of, establish-
ment ...... 90
appropriations (see State Finance).
arms, design ....... 2
official representation ..... 2
flag, state, on . . . . . , .2
misuse, penalty ...... 264
aviators in service of, exempt from certain laws . 90
boards, etc., of (see, infra, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.)
bonds, etc., as security for mechanics in construc-
tion, etc., of buildings of .30
discharge or substitution , . . .30
146
1562
10
2899
5
158
4
3088
31
3080
8
2823
10
2899
5
2795
2
229
-
70
57
1019
1
95
2
95
5
96
5
3106
35
1014
39
236
40
237
244
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COMMONWEALTH — Continued.
in general — Continued.
bonds, etc. — Concluded.
belonging to, assignment, etc. ....
custody ........
held by, issued by, etc. (see State Finance).
borrowing of money by (see State Finance).
boundaries, changes in, filing ....
marine ........
removal, etc., regulated, penalty
repair ........
See also Boundaries.
budget (see State Finance).
building construction, etc., for, advertisements for
bids .....
estimates and preUminary studies
expenses ......
forecast of probable annual
security for labor and materials for
working plans, etc. .....
buildings, belonging to, defacing, etc., penalty
exempt from certain building laws .
leased to, care .....
liens, exemption .....
business affairs, commission on administration and
finance, duties as to
checks by state treasurer, unpaid, disposal
citizenship, term defined
claims, against (see, infra, claims and actions
against).
of, attorney general to collect ....
actions .......
United States, against, agent to prosecute
classification of certain offices, etc.
commissions (see, infra, departments, boards,
commissions, etc. ; Commission-
ers AND Commissions, State).
compensation to injured workmen, etc. .
contracts, appropriation adequate for, necessary
certified copies of certain, filing with comptroller .
officer, etc., interested in, penalties
public works, for, etc. (see Labor, public em-
ployees).
state treasurer, term defined as to .
conventions, representation at ... .
conveyance of land, by, breach of condition, recovery
for ......
See also Informations, commonwealth's
lands.
restrictions in, no time limitation on
stipulations in, enforcement .
to, officer barred from agency .
costs, liability for ....
credit of, not for private purposes
debt (see State Finance).
debtors of, discharge of imprisoned
debts due to [see Preferred Claims (Index pp.
1032, 1033) ].
deeds, custody ....... 29
from, enforcement of certain stipulations . . 91
defense of, borrowing for .... Art. LXII
directors of divisions in government of, civil service
laws, exempt from ... 31
documents, etc., disposal of duplicate, etc. . . 30
drains, obstruction, liability to, in tort . . .83
Section
Page
29
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
266
143
8
254
7
29
1
12
12
29
30
152
29
7
268
4
6
245
224
35
223
41
225
5
94
3
93
5
94
4
94
8
218
7
218
9
219
5A
217
39,40
236
,237
8
218
96
3135
3
1765
9
142
6
3050
7
133
32
222
1
93
4
157
5
158
62
228
45-50
238
,239
69-75
1930,
1931
26,27
221
,222
14
135
9,10
3153
7(32)
113
10, 11
124
t, 125
24^26
2984
. 184
23
2479
. 91
37
1031
. 30
44
237
. 261
14^16
3083
Art. LXII
1
68
2829
41
225
37
1031
2
68
5
243
42
237
9
951
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
245
Chapter
■COMMONWEALTH — Continued.
in general — Continued.
economy, etc., in departments of, commission on
administration and finance, duties
as to . . . . . .7
employees (see, infra, officers and employees).
equipment, departmental, purchase
escheats to (see Escheats to the Commonwealth)
executions in favor of, form, etc. .
levy on land ......
executive, etc., boards of, state departments, in
fees, etc., received on account of, disposition .
finances (see State Finance).
financial condition, report on . . .
statements as to, comptroller, duties as to .
fiscal year, appropriations, certain, to be made
for
books, etc., offices, of, to be kept by
term defined ....
flag, design ....
display .....
misuse, penalty
exceptions ....
flats, etc. (see Commonwealth Flats).
floral emblem ....
flying ser\ace, license exemption .
foreclosed real estate of, conveyance
forging, etc., note, etc., of, penalty
See also, infra, in general, notes,
funds of, deposit in banks
investment ....
See also State Finance.
gas below standard, recoveries for, payment to
geological formation, information as to .
gifts to, inheritance tax exemption
goods manufactured in, preference to
government, overthrow, penalty for inciting, etc.
great ponds, islands in, sale, etc. .
income tax, action to recover, brought in name of
to be .
industrial resources, promotion
industries, promotion, department of labor and in-
dustries, by .
informations by .
See also Informations, commonwealth's lands
injuries to property by, award of damages
See also Eminent Domain.
insane, etc., care, custody, etc., of . . .
See also Insane, Feeble Minded and Epileptic
Persons; Mental Diseases, De-
partment OF.
institutional development (see, supra, in general,
building construction, etc., for),
insurance of property ......
judgments, against, payment ....
costs, for ...... .
held by, enforcement by supplementary pro-
ceedings .....
judicial, etc., office under, referee in bankruptcy ex-
cluded from .....
United States judicial officers not to hold .
jurisdiction, extent ......
cessions to United States as affecting .
laborers, etc., in service of (see, infra, officers and
employees).
Section
30
235
236
30
30
7
7
29
30
4
2
2
264
264
2
90
29
267
29
29
164
81
65
7
264
91
62
23
149
245
79
123
29
258
261
224
220
220
1
1
7
133
51,52
239, 240
22
2927
26
2938
2
229
27
234
33-35
140, 141
20
136
12
219
28
234
7(9)
111
5
96
6
96
5
3106
6
3106
7
96
41,47
1015
1017
37
223
7
3145
34
223
38
223
110
2164
1
930
1
813
22 (17)
137
11
3107
2
1021
41
772
9A-9C
199
5
1864
1-12
2984,
2985
9-14
906-908
2
1478
30
222
3
3070
16
3083
14
2825
12
2768
11
2767
2
93
2
93
246
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COMMONWEALTH — Continued.
in general — Continued.
land, damage cases against, speedy trial
takings by, governor and council to make .
See also Eminent Domain.
lands, flats, etc., commercial development of Boston
harbor .....
management, etc. .
wharves, etc., on, compensation for .
See also Commonwealth Flats.
lands of, intrusions on, attorney general, duty as to
recovery by information .....
See also Informations, commonwealth's
lands.
transfer for highway purposes .
imder navigable waters, United States, conveyance
to
See also Province Lands.
letterheads, uniform style ....
letters, official, size of paper
liability (see, infra, claims and actions against)
maps, public works department to make and sell
certain
military property of, leasing to United States forces
money of account .....
mortgages held by, assignment, discharge, foreclo
sure, etc. ....
motor vehicles of, compulsory liability insurance ex
emption ....
excise tax exemption ....
marking and record .....
navigable waters, land under, conveyance to United
States .....
notes, forged, etc., passing, penalty
possession, penalty ....
issue by (see State Finance).
obsolete documents, etc., of, disposal
office hours of departments ....
plates of, custody .....
positions in service of, citizens' preference
civil service laws as affecting (see Civil Service
Laws).
classification . .....
duties of incumbents under
salaries, as determined by ...
increase, procedure for obtaining
prescriptive title against, in state highway, none
printing and binding for, contracts
prison-made articles, use in departments, institu
tions, etc. ....
property of, comptroller, duties as to .
insurance on, forbidden, when .
intrusions on, attorney general's duty
publications by, approval by division of personnel /
and standardization . . . \
departmental appropriation, paj'^ment from
printing and distribution .....
See also Public Documents.
public works of, employment on (see Citizens;
Labor, public employees; Vet-
erans).
Section
Page
79
79
91
91
91
12
245
30
1
30
30
81
33
107
/ 29
\2U
90
60A
30
1
267
267
30
30
9
31
30
30
30
30
81
5
127
7
29
12
7
30
29
5
34
913
2
903
4,9
1022, 1025
2
1021
22
1029
7
158
1-12
2984, 2985
44A
238
6
94
30A
234
30
234
1
930
21
311
1,2
1244
35, 36
223
37-40
2983
lA
987
1
752
36
236
6
94
10,11
3146
9
3146
42
237
24
233
13
147
19
246
45
238
48
239
46
238
47
238
22
935
1
115
53-60
1545-1547
18
136
30
222
7
158
29
139
35
235
28
222
1-18
115-121
purchase of supplies, etc., for, regulated
See also Ad.ministration and Finance, Commis-
sion ON, state purchasing agent.
7
30
22-27
51, 52
136-139
239, 240
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
COMMONWEALTH — Continued.
in general — Continued.
railroad crossings, grade, abolition, assessments
railroads, rights as to, reserved by
talcing or purchase . . . , ,
records, copying by employees, no fee .
custody ......
Art.
division of personnel and standardization, duties
duplicate, obsolete, etc., disposal
ink, standard, for .... .
preservation, etc. .....
proceedings of certain veterans' organizations to
be kept as .
See also Public Records.
recreational resources, promotion .
reports, annual, state officers, by, contents, etc.
approval of division of personnel, etc.
legislation, proposing ....
special, may be made, when
approval of division of personnel, etc.
representative of, bonus, etc., taking, penalty
residents, preferences to, free employment offices
by
revenue, collection, comptroller, duties as to .
disposition ......
See also State Finance.
rules and regulations of departments, etc., filing of
certain ....
taking effect postponed until .
salaries payable by, advances on account
when paid ......
classification of positions as affecting .
increase, procedure to obtain
more than one, forbidden, penalty
term defined ......
sales of property of, state institution, by, itemized
account ....
sea, jurisdiction on .... .
seal, custody . . . . . .
design .......
existing, in office of state secretary, authorized
impression, on documents, valid
misuse, penalty .....
securities, of, transfer regulated
with state treasurer, annual examination
shore line .......
sinking funds (see State Finance).
sovereignty, extent .....
special commissions, reports, drafts of proposed
legislation to accompany
stationery for use of, printing, etc.
supplies, etc., for, claims for
purchase, etc. ......
taxation, property of, exempt, when
telephone and telegraph rates to .
territorial limits .....
tide water, compensation for structures in
rights in, management, etc.
title to land, certain proceedings to settle, not to
affect rights of . . .
topographical survey, improvement
maps, sale by pubhc works department
Chapter
159
160
160
30
II
66
66
30
66
66
23
30
7
30
30
7
268
149
7
29
30
30
29
29
30
30
30
4
30
1
9
2
2
2
264
29
29
1
30
30
7
29
7
30
59
159
1
91
91
240
91
91
247
Section
Page
70,80
2007,2011
6,7
2028
6,7
2028
43
237
-
41
7, 13, 14
827-829
1
826
42
237
2
826
1, 8, 9
826, 828
9
119
9A-9C
199
32
234
29
139
33
235
35
235
29
139
10, 12
3153, 3154
164
1899
18
136
2
216
37
236
37
236
31
222
31
222
45-50
238, 239
47
238
21,22
233
7(27)
112
41
237
3
93
11
147
3
96
4
96
3
96
5
3106
35
223
42
225
3
93
2
93
34
235
31
234
13
135
61
228
22-26
136-138
51,52
239, 240
5(2)
686
15
1993
3
93
22
1029
2
1021
5,26
2959, 2964
33
1031
33
1031
248
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
COMMONWEALTH — Continued.
in general — ■ Concluded.
treasury, notes of, payment ....
of, fraud or embezzlement by employee, penalty
payments from, regulated
See also State Finance.
trust funds of, payment without appropriation
United States, lands ceded to, concurrent jurisdic-
tion over, etc.
unpaid commissions, traveling expenses
veterans in service of (see Civil Service Laws
Veterans).
wages, weekly payment by, when
woodcuts of, custody .....
claims and actions against, in general, claimant,
oath may be required of
jurisdiction ......
petition to enforce .....
auditor or master, appointment
contents ......
decision, satisfaction ....
judgment, offer of, commonwealth, for
laws applicable .....
petitioner, for .....
warrant by governor for payment
jury, to be tried without
land damage cases against, speedy trial .
limitation of actions, laws applicable to .
service on state secretary, attorney general
set-off and recoupment, laws applicable to
superior court jurisdiction
supreme judicial court, law questions to .
tender, laws appUcable to . . .
trial and venue .....
bond, etc., companies, relative to deposits by .
insurance companies, recovery of funds deposited
by . .•
land takings and injuries
speedy trial of suits .
metropolitan, boulevards, defects in
water works, damages
mortgages, to redeem .
small, attorney general to settle certain
state highways, defects in, for
writs of entry ....
See also St.\te Finance, accounts and claims
against commonwealth,
departments, boards, commissions, etc., account-
ing standards of, powers of commis-
sion on administration and finance
accounts, annual tabulation by comptroller
audit ......
comptroller, duties as to .
advances to .....
appropriations, expenditures by, in advance of
expenditures in excess of .
referendum, not subject to
See also State Fin.\nce, appropriations.
armories, use by, for public meetings
attorney general to appear for
bonds of state officers, etc., amount, fixing
schedule .....
Chapter
29
266
29
29
1
6
149
9
29
/212
12.58
258
2.58
258
2.58
2.58
2.58
2.58
258
258
79
2.58
258
2.58
/212
\2.58
2.58
258
2,58
174
175
79
79
92
92
244
12
81
237
Section
18
50
18
18
7
11
148
13
61
3
1
1,2
2
1
3,4
2
2
3
3
2
34
5
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
185
9-14
34
36
15
40
3A
18
2
Page
220
3125
220
220
94
125
1895
147
228
2656
3070
3070
3070
3070
3070
3070
3070
3070
3070
3070
913
3070
3070
3070
2656
3070
3070
3070
3070
2286
2400
906-908
913
1049
1042
2983
157
934
2946
7
31
140
29
5
217
11
12
155
7
13, 16-20
135, 136
29
5
217
29
23-25
221
29
10
219
29
26,27
221, 222
III
2
64
33
48(c)
319
12
3
156
30
15
232
30
16
232
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
COMMONWEALTH — Continued.
departments, boards, commissions, etc.
tinned.
books, etc., comptroller's access to
copies as evidence ....
fiscal year for .....
budget requirements ....
Chapter
Con-
7
. 233
. 30
/ Art. LXIII
\ 29
. 29
building construction by .... .
See also, supra, in general, building construction,
etc., for.
clerk, to record proceedings, etc., to designate
public records, custody . . . ,
compensation to injured laborers, etc., agent to
furnish
confidential employees
conflicting orders by, appeal to governor
consolidation, etc., of, duties of commission on
administra tion and finance
contracts by, filing of certified copies of certain
with comptroller .
permanent, unlawful, when
co-ordination in, duties of commission on adminis
tration and finance
departments, divisions in, establishment
executive offices, etc., placing in
term defined, for certain purposes
divisions in, directors of, exempt from civil service
laws
establishment ....
temporary heads of .
duplicate, etc., documents, disposal
economy in, duties of commission on administration
and finance .
employees in, fees for certain services forbidden
penalty ....
estimates .......
budget to embody ....
legislative recommendations distinct from
reports by commission on administration and
finance ....
examinations of finances of .
ex officiis members of, designation of substitutes
expenditures, appropriations, in excess of
pending ....
unusual, forbidden .
expenses of members .
traveling, limit
false reports, etc., to certain, penalty
fees received by, disposal
financial status of, comptroller, statement by
heads of, accounts against, to approve, etc.
bonds, schedule .....
civil service laws, exempt from .
confidential employee, appointment by, etc.
substitute, designation ...
temporary, designation ....
insurance by, regulated ....
inventories, reports, etc., to governor . . Art
labor, employment by .
performed for, oath of claimant
8ee also Labor, public employees.
lands, transfer, etc., for highway purposes
letterheads, uniform style
66
66
152
30
30
7
29
7
30
30
/29
130
31
30
30
30
30
29
29
30
7
7
30
29
29
29
30
30
268
30
7
29
30
31
30
30
30
29
XII
149
29
30
30
249
Section
Page
18
136
76
2913
28
234
2
69
3-6
216-218
7-9
218, 219
6
827
6
827
75
1931
7
230
5
230
7
133
14
135
27
222
7
133
3
230
2
229
1
216
1
229
5
243
3
230
6
230
42
237
7
133
43
237
3-9A
216-219
6
218
33
235
8
134
9-12
134, 135
6A
230
26,27
221, 222
10
219
27
222
25
233
26
234
6
3151
27,43
234, 237
20
136
20
221
16
232
5
243
7
230
6, 6A
230
6
230
30
222
_
38
25-44
1867-1871
61
228
44A
238
30A
234
250
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COMMONWEALTH — Continued.
departments, boards, commissions, etc. — Co7i-
tinued.
letters, official, size of paper
to governor ...... Art
maintenance, etc., expenses, estimates
building construction, etc.
members, bonus, etc., taking, penalty
contracts, interest in certain, penalty
ex officiis, designation of substitutes
money, state, payment into treasury . Art.
daily, unless
motor vehicles, marking, etc.
new employees, hiring, when unlawful
number, constitutional limitation . . Art.
office, expenses, governor, etc., need not approve
hours .......
officials and employees, full time by certain .
to inform division of personnel and standardiza-
tion as to .
organization, report to state secretary
payments for support of, report of commission on
administration and finance
printing and binding, contracts for
for, direction .....
pubUcations by, approval by director of division of
personnel and standardization
case books, text books, etc.
payment of cost
pubUc records, custody, etc.
fees for copying, disposal .
fireproof vault for, to furnish
quarters, leasing, outside state house, by
records, etc., of, proof .....
removal of officers by governor and council
reorganization, etc., duties of commission on ad
ministration and finance
reports, annual, accounting statements in, verifica
tion by comptroller
contents, etc. .....
distribution ......
30
XII
29
29
268
268
30
LXIII
30
30
29
LXVI
29
30
30
30
30
7
5
30
7
30
5
29
66
30
66
8
233
30
legislation, proposing ....
avoidance of special legislation
metropolitan district, imposing expense on
information in . . .
submission to senate and house counsel
printing and publication
approval of director of division of personnel
and standardization
publications, etc., accounting statement on, veri
fication ....
special, may make, when ....
text books, case books, etc.
See also Public Documents; Reports, Official
/Art
7
30
5
30
92
30
30
3
30
5
7
30
7
30
5
revenues, disposition .
estimates, etc.
rules and regulations, confficting
filing of certain
taking effect postponed until
salary increases regulated
1
LXIII
29
29
30
30
30
29
30
Section
30
3,4
7-9
10
10
6A
1
27
36
26,27
21
24
23
38
4
34
1
31
29
35
8
28
6
43
11
lOA
76
9
19
32
7
33
100
33A
35A
53
33
6
29
35
19
35
8
1
2
3
5
37
37
27
47
Page
234
38
216, 217
218, 219
3153
3153
230
69
234
236
221, 222
70
221
233
233
236
230
140
115
234
139
235
118
222
827
237
828
143
2913
231
133
136
234
118
235
1065
235
235
107
235
118
139
235
136
235
118
69
216
216
230
236
236
222
238
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
COMMONWEALTH — Continued.
departments, boards, commissions, etc. — Con-
cluded.
stationery for .
supplies, etc., for, purchase .
obsolete, disposal
preference to domestic
temporary heads of, designation
tenure of governor's appointees
transfers on books
traveling, etc., expenses
unpaid commissions, of
vacancies in offices, filling
wages, weekly payment by
women eligible to serve in
workmen's compensation, agents for
See also, infra, officers and employees,
institutions of, affidavits as to goods furnished to
appropriations for, referendum, not subject to
audit of accounts of .
blind, division of, to purchase from
books, accounts, etc., kept at
comptroller, duties as to .
contents .....
fiscal year ....
building construction for (see, supra, in general,
building construction, etc., for).
commitment of soldier or dependent, settlement,
not to affect ....
consolidation, duties of commission on administra-
tion and finance as to
eight hour law as affecting .
land of, taldng by eminent domain, regulated
letterheads, uniform style
letters, official, size of paper
libraries, advice by free public library commissioners
nurseries of forest trees at .
obsolete, etc., supplies, disposal
office at, for books, accounts, etc. .
producing, state purchasing agent to advise
products, use and disposal
sales of property, itemized account
settlement, confinement in, as affecting .
suppHes for, purchase, etc. .
preference to domestic
treasurers, etc., appointment
books, accounts, etc., of
trespass on land, etc., of, penalty
weighing, etc., devices in, testing
See also Insane, Feeble Minded and Epileptic
Persons; Penal and Reforma-
tory Institutions.
officers and employees, in general:
bonds, amount, how fi.xed . . . .
bonus, etc., taking, etc., penalties
civil service laws as affecting (see Civil Service
Laws).
classification .......
appeals .......
duties of incumbents under . . . ,
limitations and definitions . . . .
probate registries, clerical employees subject to
Chapter
7
30
7
30
7
7
30
30
29
30
6
30
149
30
152
7
III
11
69
30
7
30
30
116
Section
24
31
22,26
51,52
22
22 (17)
6
8
29
25,26
11
10
148
7A
75
13
2
12
25
29
16-20
29
28
251
Page
138
234
136, 138
239, 240
136
137
230
231
222
233, 234
125
231
1895
231
1931
135
64
155
848
234
135, 136
234
234
1426
7
7
133
. 149
36
1870
. 79
5
904
. 30
30A
234
. 30
30
234
3 78
15
900
. 132
9
1654
7
22 (12)
137
. 30
29
234
7
25
138
7
22
136
. 30
41
237
. 116
5
1426
7
22-26
136-138
7
22 (17)
137
. 31
42
251
. 30
29
234
. 266
123
3140
. 98
33
1179
30
15
232
268
9,10
3153
30
45
238
30
49
239
30
48
239
30
50
239
217
33
2732
252
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
COMMONWEALTH — Coniinued.
officers and employees, in general — Continued.
classification — Concluded.
rules and regulations ....
salaries, as determined by . . ,
increase, procedure for obtaining
term defined .....
sergeant-at-arms, certain employees subject to
disqualification for service ....
expenditures by, in excess of appropriations, for-
bidden .....
fees, for services in office hours, not to receive,
penalty .....
payment into treasury .....
full time, governor may require
information to division of personnel, etc., as to .
inventories, reports, etc., delivery to governor Art.
letters and letterheads .....
lists ........
militia service, etc., as affecting pay, etc.
motor vehicles, state, marking and records of use
operating, indemnification ....
official authority, etc., improper use of, penalties
pensioner or annuitant not to be paid for services
rendered, when ....
pensions for (see Retirement Systems and Pen-
sions).
political contributions as affecting, penalties
prisons, etc., in (see Penal and Reformatory
Institutions).
public works, etc., labor, etc., on, security, to take
quo warranto proceedings against
retirement (see Retirement Systems and Pen-
sions).
salaries, advances on account
classification as affecting
increase, procedure
appropriation necessary
more than one forbidden, penalty
payment ....
printed lists to show
sale of land to commonwealth, not to act as agent
or attorney in, penalty
stationery, printing, etc., for
titles, official ....
traveUng, etc., expenses
United States army, etc., with, pay, etc., as af-
fecting ....
veterans, retirement and pension
witness fees in certain cases, receipt by, penalty
women eligible .....
change of name, registration .
employees, classification, commission on adminis-
tration and finance, duties as to
day work, basis for laborers, etc.
injured, compensation to .
See also Workmen's Compensation (Index
p. 1513).
retirement of certain (see Retirement Systems
AND Pensions).
Chapter
30
30
30
30
3
30
30
29
30
30
30
30
XII
30
7
33
30
12
55
56
32
1
55
56
30
249
29
30
30
29
30
29
7
30
30
30
6
30
33
32
262
30
30
7
149
152
Section
46
46
47
46
21
45
43,44
26,27
43
27
23
38
30,31
30
67
36
3B
28-31
61,64
91
Page
238
238
238
238
102
238
237, 238
221, 222
237
234
233
236
38
234
139
324
236
157
645
661
304
9-15
641, 642
56, 59-61
660, 661
39
236
12
3014
31
222
45-50
238, 239
47
238
27
222
21,22
233
31
222
30
139
44
237
31
234
45
238
10,11
124, 125
25,26
233, 234
67
324
49, 56-59
292, 293
56-58
3101
7A
231
7B
231
7
133
42
1871
69-75
1930, 1931
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COMMONWEALTH — Concluded.
officers and employees — Concluded.
employees — Concluded.
salaries, commission on administration and finance,
duties as to . . . . . 7
maximum and minimum, fixing ... 7
scrubwomen, certain, pensions . . . .32
vacations, standardization .... 7
militia service as affecting . . . .33
weekly payment of wages to . . . .149
See also Civil Service Laws; Labor, public
employees,
officers, advances from treasury to
appropriations for, expenditures in advance
bonds, approval before issue of commission
examination ....
new, required, when
removal for failure to file .
reimbursement for premiums .
schedule, authorized
militia officers ....
commissions, bond to precede issue of
delivery to appointee
fee for certain ....
form ......
return, if oath not taken
tenure, ta express
disqualification, causes of, bribery
Art
Art,
/Art
\
corrupt practice ....
duelling, conviction of . . .
illiteracy ...... Art
impeachment, conviction on . . Art
income tax offences ....
larceny, etc. ....
free railroad passes to certain, penalty
governor, appointed by, bond, failure to file, effect
notification and commission .
removal ......
tenure ......
impeachment of (see Impeachment).
letterheads, uniform style
motor vehicles, marking ....
oath, before whom .....
failure to take, effect ....
removal, supplies, for delinquencies in purchas
ing, etc. ....
salaries, report of commission on administration
and finance to show
state officers, term defined, election laws, as to
state prison, sentence to, forfeiture of office
survival of actions .
vacancies, filling
See also Public Officers.
COMMONWEALTH DEFENCE ACT
provisions continued
COMMONWEALTH FLATS.
management, etc. ...
taxation ....
COMMONWEALTH'S FLATS IMPROVEMENT
FUND.
Port of Boston Fund, succeeded by .
COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE.
See Pardons.
29
29
30
30
30
30
30
30
33
30
30
30
IV
30
I
II
268
56
265
XX
VIII
62
268
160
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
7
50
279
228
30
23
91
59
91
Section
7
7
74
7
67
148
23-25
10
14
18
18
19
17
16
74
14
12
13
12
8
64
6
66
8
199
19
12
9
8
30A
36
11
12
23
34
1
30
14
10
9H
2
5(2)
253
Page
133
133
298
133
324
1895
221
219
232
232
232
233
232
232
325
232
231
232
46
231
41
45
3152
660
3109
54
33
774
3152
2070
233
231
231
231
234
236
231
231
138
140
544
3269
2841
231
200
1021
686
1024
254
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
159
216
268
131
Chapter
COMMUTATION TICKETS.
issue by carriers .......
See also Railroads, rates and fares.
COMPASS.
See Surveying of Land.
COMPENSATION FOR INJURED EMPLOYEES.
See Workmen's Compensation.
COMPETITION, SUPPRESSION OF.
See Restraint of Trade.
COMPLAINANTS.
See Informers and Complainants.
COMPLAINTS.
See Indictments and Complaints.
COMPOSITION PROCEEDINGS.
insolvency, in case of ..... .
COMPOUNDING FELONY.
penalty ........
COMPRESSED AIR.
boats propelled by, use in pursuit of wild fowl .
See also Pneumatic Pressure.
COMPRESSED AIR TANKS.
See Air Tanks.
COMPROMISES.
estates of deceased persons, authorization .
executors, guardians, trustees, etc., by . . .
fiduciaries, certain, by ..... .
guardians and conservators, by ....
wills, of [see Wills (Index p. 1482)].
See also Arbitration, Controversies, of.
COMPTROLLER, STATE.
See Administration and Finance, Commission on
(Index pp. 15-17); State Finance.
COMPULSORY MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY
INSURANCE.
See Motor Vehicles (Index pp. 889-891); Insur-
ance (Index pp. 704, 705).
COMPUTATION OF TIME.
See Time.
CONCEALED WEAPONS.
See Weapons.
CONCEALMENT.
cause of action, limitation, as afTecting
decedent's estate, probate proceedings
felony, penalty .....
illegitimate child, death of, by mother
insolvency proceedings, in . . .
mortgaged personalty ....
indictment for, form ....
residence, to evade taxation, penalty
stolen property, penalty ....
indictment for receiving, etc., unessential to
conviction of thief
form ......
ward's property, recovery
wills, penalty, etc. .....
probate proceedings to recover
CONCENTRATION CAMPS.
supply of water to .
CONCEPTION.
drugs, etc., for prevention, penalty for sale, etc.
search warrants for ....
See also Pregnancy.
CONCERTS.
See Band Concerts; Theatrical Exhibitions,
Shows and Amusements.
Section
18
Page
1994
150-169
36
102
2720-2724
3158
1642
204
13-18
2597, 2598
204
13-18
2597, 2598
204
13-18
2597, 2598
201
37
2573
. 260
12
3077
. 215
44
2686
. 268
36
3158
. 272
22,23
3183
. 216
71, 82, 106, 136 2703,
2705,
2710,
2717
. 266
82
3132
. 277
Forms
3250
. 59
90
713
. 266
60-62
3127
,3128
allege
. 277
42
3241
. 277
Forms
3253
. 201
48
2576
. 266
39
3123
. 191
14
2527
. 92
10
1041
. 272
20,21
3183
. 276
1(9)
3212
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
255
Chapter
CONCILIATION.
See Conciliation and Arbitration.
CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION.
industrial disputes, of ..... . 150
local boards, constitution and powers . . . 150
See also Labor and Industries, Department of,
boards, etc., in, conciliation and
arbitration, board of; Strikes
AND Lockouts.
CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION, BOARD OF.
See Labor and Industries, Department of, boards,
etc., in, conciliation and arbi-
tration, board of.
CONCORD.
congressional district, fifth, in . . . . .57
district court of central Middlesex held at . . 218
medical examiner district, sixth Middlesex, in . .38
senatorial district, fifth Middlesex, in . . .57
CONCORD RIVER.
water supply, certain laws as to, not to apply, when . Ill
CONCRETE MIXERS.
motor vehicles, not deemed ..... 90
CONDENSED MILK.
See Milk and Cream.
CONDIMENT.
See Confectionery; Food.
CONDITIONAL CONTRACTS.
how pleaded ........ 231
CONDITIONAL LIMITATIONS.
conveyance, etc., of estate subject to . . . 183
CONDITIONAL SALES.
assignments by vendor, recording not necessary . 255
fixtures, of, recording ...... 184
furniture, etc., of, requirements .... 255
foreclosure ........ 255
heating apparatus, etc., recording .... 184
lien of vendee, priority, to have, when . . . 255
motor vehicles and aircraft, of, conversion, etc., by
vendee, insurance against . .175
See also Finance Corporations.
plumbing goods, etc., of, recording .... 184
portable, etc., buildings, of .... . 184
property, held on, sale, concealment, etc., of, penalty 266
intoxicating liquor, use as container, etc., of . . 266
railroad equipment, certain securities, of, securing . 168
recording required, when ..... 184
redemption in case of default ..... 255
rolling stock of railroads, etc. . . . . .159
payment, acknowledgment ..... 159
recording and fee . . . . . .159
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES.
general provisions ....... 279
CONDITIONS.
real estate, affecting, entry for breach of, proceed-
ings ...... 184
right not defeated by descent, etc. . . . 184
limitation in time ...... 184
CONDUCTORS.
railroad, etc., assault, etc., on, penalty . . . 159
arrest, etc. ........ 159
See also Railroads, employees; Street Railways,
employees.
CONDUITS, MAINS, POLES, WIRES, FIXTURES,
ETC.
electric, installation, licensing . . . . .141
Section
1-10
9
166, 168
10
19
20
23
104
93, 94, 104
1903-1906
1905
1
663
1
2738
1
388
3
666
1367
986
7 (12), 33
2852, 2857
49-51
2469
1
3057
13
2476, 2477
12
3059
13
3059
13
2476, 2477
35
3064
47 (2, 3, 12)
2319, 2321
13
2476, 2477
13
2476, 2477
87
3132
82
3132
54 (3p)
2221
13
2476, 2477
11
3058
55
2003, 2004
56
2004
55,56
2003, 2004
3266
2478
2478
2479
2017
2015, 2017
1755
256
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CONDUITS, MAINS, POLES, WIRES, FIXTURES,
ETC. — Concluded.
electricity, for transmission of (see ELECTRiciTi',
lines for the transmission of).
gas or electric companies, of, bondholders acquiring
under mortgage, rights and duties .
metropolitan district commission's co-operation
mortgagee, etc., of, gas or electric company's obliga-
tions of .... .
poles, wires, etc., taxation .....
ways, projection into, exemption ....
See also Fixtures; Poles; Wires.
CONFECTIONERY.
adulteration, agent, etc., act of, as act of principal,
when .....
certain, of, term defined ....
dealer, prosecution of, regulated, guaranty
delivery, sale, etc., penalized, when
guarantor, notice, etc., to .
guaranty, prosecution of dealer having, regulated
to protect dealer, when ....
health, local boards of, to enforce certain laws
hearing as to, regulated ....
laws as to, certain, how enforced, rules, etc. .
manufacture, etc., penalty ....
prosecution of dealer regulated, guaranty
publication of finding of department, etc.
pubUc health department to enforce certain laws
rules, etc. ....
samples, collection of certain, regulated
examination of certain, regulated, complaints
alcohol, containing, penalty for sale .
arsenic, containing, penalty for sale .
food, word includes, when
misbranding of certain, term defined
sale on Lord's day, when permitted .
sanitary manufacture, sale, etc., of, provisions to secure
CONFEDERATION.
states, by, forbidden ..... Art.
CONFESSION.
Section
Page
164
92
164
59
85
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
94
270
270
94
94
136
94
conviction, in relation to . • . . . <
CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT.
See .Judgments i.\ Civil Actions.
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
See Evidence.
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES.
appointment and removal by state officers
CONFINING, ETC.
penalty, etc. ........
stealing, etc., for purpose of, penaltv
CONFIRMATION OF TITLE TO LAND.
See Title to Land (Index pp. 1376, 1377).
CONGESTION OF POPULATION.
See Homesteads.
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
division of commonwealth into ....
See also Congress of the United States, house of
representatives, members.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
in general, composition ..... Art.
provisions common to both branches, in gen-
eral, adjournments regulated . Art.
president, power as to . . . Art.
annual assembling ..... Art.
263
264
30
265
265
57
I
II
I
13
2138
88
1063
13
2138
18(5)
696
9
967
195
1136
186, 187
1131
1132
193, 194
1135
191
1134
188, 189
1133
1134
193, 194
1135
193
1135
192
1134
189
1133
1134
192
1134
190
1134
193, 194
1135
194
1135
192
1134
188
1133
189
1133
8
3165
10
3165
1, 305A
1083
1165
187
1132
6,7
1673
1674
305A
1165
10
6
6
3104
4
3106
26,27
21
230
3112
3111
662-664
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES — Co7itinued.
provisions common to both branches, in general
— Continued.
freedom of debate in .... Art. I
journals ....... Art. I
presidential messages to . . . . Art. II
quorum ....... Art. I
roll call votes ...... Art. I
special sessions, calling by president . . Art. II
veto, measures, of . . . . . Art. I
members, absent, compulsion of attendance . Art. I
arrest, privileged from, exceptions . . Art. I
compensation ...... Art. I
incompatible offices, commonwealth, certain,
of Art. VIII
presidential elector .... Art. II
United States, of . . . . . Art. I
oath Art. VI
privileges ...... Art. I
punishment and expulsion . . . Art. I
powers and duties, legislative powers vested in Art. I
general enumeration of such powers . Art. I
admission of new states .... Art. IV
appellate jurisdiction of supreme court . Art. Ill
armies, raising, etc. . . . . . Art. I
bankruptcies, uniform laws on . . . Art. I
borrowing of money .... Art. I
captures, rules as to . . . . Art. I
cessions from states, jurisdiction, etc. . Art. I
coining of money, etc. .... Art. I
commerce, regulation .... Art. I
constitutional amendments . . . Art. V
contested elections, determination by each
house .....
copyright and patent laws
counterfeiting .....
courts, inferior, estabUshment .
Section
crimes, federal, place of trial
District of Columbia, authority over .
forts, dock yards, etc., authority over
fourteenth amendment, enforcement .
" full faith and credit " clause .
high seas, piracies and felonies on
implied powers of, confirmation
inferior officers, vesting appointment of
insurrection, invasion, etc., use of militia to
repel, etc. . . . .
land and naval forces, rules as to
law of nations, offences against, definition,
etc.
marque and reprisal, letters of
militia, calling forth, organizing, etc.
money, as to .
naturalization, uniform rule
navy, provision
"necessary and proper" clause
postoffice and post roads .
presidential succession
prohibition amendment, etc., enforcement
rebellion, disquahfication, as, removal
suppression .....
rules, each house to determine own
seat of government, as to .
. Art.
. Art.
. Art.
/Art.
t Art.
. Art.
. Art.
. Art.
I
I
I
I
III
III
I
I
Art. XIV
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
Art.
IV
I
I
II
I
I
Art.
. Art.
. Art.
. Art.
. Art.
. Art.
. Art.
. Art.
. Art.
Art. XVIII
. Art. XIV
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
II
[Art.
\ Art.
. Art.
. Art.
I
IV
1
I
257
>n
Page
6
4
5
4
3
8
5
4
5
4
3
8
7
4
5
4
6
4
6
4
_
49
1
6
6
4
-
10
6
4
5
4
1
2
8
5
3
9
2
8
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
6
8
5
-
9,10
5
4
8
5
8
5
8
5
1
8
2
8
8
5
8
5
5
13
1
9
8
5
8
5
2
8
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
1
7
-
14
3
13
8
5
4
9
5
4
8
5
258
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
Page
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES — Continued.
provisions common to both branches — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
slavery, etc., amendment, enforcement
Art.
XIII
-
12
taxes, duties, etc., levying
Art.
I
8
5
territory and federal property .
Art.
IV
3
9
voting rights, protection .
/Art.
1 Art.
XV
XIX
:
13
14
war, declaration ....
Art.
I
8
5
weights and measures, standard of, to fix
Art.
I
8
5
women, voting rights of, protection .
Art.
XIX
-
14
house of representatives, in general, compo-
sition ....
Art.
I
2
2
members, apportionment among states .
Art.
XIV
2
13
election, in general ....
54
62, 153
610, 635
certificate .....
54
116
624
contested, determination
Art.
I
5
4
designation on ballot
54
42
605
districts for .
57
1
662
See also, supra, house of representa
tives,
members, apportionment among
states.
electors, qualifications .
Art.
I
2
2
expenses .....
55
1, 3
638, 639
failure to elect, special .
54
140
632
legislatures, powers
Art.
I
4
3,4
precepts for, fee for service
262
13
3092
record of vote, transmission, etc.
54
112
623
vacancy, special ....
f Art.
I
54
2
140
3
632
how and by whom chosen
Art.
I
2
2
number, maximum ....
Art.
I
2
3
qualifications, in general .
Art.
I
2
2
house to determine, of own .
Art.
I
5
4
rebellion as disqualification .
Art.
XIV
3
13
term of oflBce .....
Art.
I
2
2
vacancies, how filled
Art.
I
2
3
powers and duties, impeachment, sole power of
Art.
I
2
3
president, to choose, when
Art.
XII
-
12
revenue bills, to originate .
Art.
I
7
4
speaker and officers, choice
Art.
I
2
3
senate, in general, composition
Art.
XVII
-
13
tie vote in, vice-president votes in case ol
Art.
I
3
3
vice-president to preside over
Art.
I
3
3
members, election, in general
54
62, 152
610, 634
certificate .....
54
116
624
classification ....
Art.
I
3
3
contested, determination
Art.
I
5
4
expenses .....
55
1,3
638, 639
failure to elect, special .
54
139
632
legislatures, powers
Art.
I
4
3,4
popular, constitutional requirement
Art.
XVII
-
13
qualifications of electors
Art.
XVII
-
13
record of vote, transmission .
54
112
623
summons to, on .
54
116
624
vacancy, proceedings
Art.
XVII
54
139
13
632
number ......
Art.
XVII
-
13
qualifications, in general
Art.
I
3
3
determination by senate, of own
Art.
I
5
4
rebellion as disqualification
Art.
XIV
3
13
term of office .....
Art.
XVII
-
13
vacancies .....
Art.
XVII
-
13
54
139
632
vote, each to have ....
.\rt.
XVII
-
13
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
II
I
I
I
II
XII
168
29
233
130
91
130
91
91
91
91
91
111
115
3]
115
115
229
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES — Concluded.
senate — Concluded.
powers and duties, appointments, confirmation
of certain .... Art.
impeachments, trial ..... Art.
president pro lem. and other officers, choice Art.
revenue bills, amendment .... Art.
treaties, ratification ..... Art.
vice-president, to choose, when . . . Art.
CONNECTICUT.
cities, etc., of, bonds, etc., of, investment in, savings
banks, by .
state funds, of .... .
witnesses, summoning to testify in .
CONNECTICUT RIVER.
alewives, taking in . . . . ...
care of waters and banks .....
shad, taking in ..... .
structures in, legislative grants, under, supervision of
construction
licensing .......
nuisances, when ......
unlawful, etc., not legalized ....
survey and record ......
water supply, certain laws as to, not to apply
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS.
burial privilege, military, barred from
civil service laws, not preferred under
soldiers' relief, barred from ....
state aid, etc., not entitled to .
CONSCIOUS SUFFERING PRECEDING DEATH.
recovery for, in actions for death
See also Deaths, actions for.
CONSENT, AGE OF.
See Marriage; Rape.
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF.
in general, drought, proclamation closing woodlands
during, publication . . .131
organization . . . . . . .21
supervision by commissioner of conservation . .21
advisory council, how constituted . . .21
observation towers, land for, duties as to . . 132
state forests, powers and duties as to . . 132
commissioner, in general, appointment and salary . 21
director of a division, to be . . . .21
executive head of department, to be . . . 21
powers and duties, in general . . . .21
annual report of, animal industry, acts of director
of division of, included . . .129
forester, state, acts of, included . . . 132
lobster licenses, statement as to . . . 130
parks, acts of director of division of, included . 132 A
state fire warden's report, included . . . 48
birds, mammals and fish, propagation, etc., of, gifts
for 131
deer, hunting in state reservations, etc. . .131
forestry, gifts in aid of . . . .132
lobsters, enforcement of laws as to small . .130
purchase and planting of ... . 130
marine fisheries, state supervisor of, salary . .21
statistical information, etc., as to . . . 130
observation towers, forest fire, land takings for . 132
highways, over . . . . . .132
public utility locations, in . . . 132
sale of 132
259
Section
Page
2
7,8
3
3
3
3
7
4
2
7
-
12
54 (2d)
2215
38(d)
224
12
2903
48
1594
10
1025
48
1594
20
1028
12-18
1025-1027
12,23
1026, 1029
28
1030
32
1031
166, 168
1367
21
1423
21
247
21
1423
14
1419
6,7
2843
81
1637
1-12
190-193
1
190
1
190
30
1659
0-32
1659, 1660
2
190
3
190
1,3
190
3
190
38
1588
4
1653
106
1604
9
1664
28
523
115
1645
114
1645
2
1652, 1653
101
1603
92
1602
8A
192
llA
1592
30
1659
34A
1660
34A
1660
34A
1660
260
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued.
commissioner — Concluded.
powers and duties — Condvded.
Chapter
parks and reservations, certain state
/ 21
1 132A
state,
parks
See also Parks and Reservations,
outside of metropolitan
district.
reforestation, etc., gifts of land for . . . 132
reservations, etc., outside metropolitan parks dis-
trict 21
State Reservation Trust Fund . . .21
ruffed grouse, trees, damaging, permits to kill . 131
rules and regulations by, state forests, as to . 132
state parks, etc., as to . . . . . 132 A
state forests, as to . . . . . .132
supervisor of marine fisheries, state, salary . .21
trails and paths, state forests, in . . . 132
wild life sanctuaries . . . . . .131
witnesses, may summon, etc., when . . .130
divisions, to consist of certain . .21
directors in charge of, advisory council, to act as . 21
commissioner to serve as one of . . . .21
animal industry, of, in general, clerk to keep
records, certify documents, etc. . 129
copies, etc., certified by, evidence, as . .129
definitions . . . . . . .129
horses, etc., killing or rendering, licenses for,
notice to . . . . .111
records of, certification, etc. .... 129
copies as evidence ..... 129
tests for, public health department, by . .111
director, in general, aid to, sheriffs, etc., by . . 129
annual report of acts of . . . " .129
appointment, etc., and salary . . .21
experts, clerical assistants, etc., may appoint . 21
interference with, penalty .... 129
witnesses before . . . . .129
powers and duties, in general .... 129
barns, etc., unsanitary condition of, reports
to, division of dairying and animal
industry, by . . .128
public health department, by .111
cattle, disease-free herds of, establishment
and certificates .... 129
clerk to keep records, etc., designation . .129
contagious diseases among animals, notice to,
penalties ..... 129
demonstration sheep farms . . . 128
diseased animals seized under search war-
rant ..... 276
entry on premises . . . . .129
food, infected ...... 94
forms for records, etc., making . . . 129
horses, etc., killing, etc., licensees' reports as
to infected . . . . .111
hospitals and quarantine stations, establish-
ment, etc. ..... 129
inspectors, local . . . . .129
justices of the peace, to have certain powers of 129
killing of infected animals . . . .129
quarantine of infected animals . . . 129
Section
11, 12
1-9
3A
SB
92
34
7
30-34A
8A
2, 38
115-118
llA
1
1
3
4
10
1
154
4
10
15
6
38
9
10
7
10
2-36
13
16
2, 33B
4
28, 36
10
3
7
146, 148
3, 25
154
15-26, 30
10
11-14, 27, 28, 31,
33
21, 22, 24, 27, 28,
30
Page
192, 193
1662-1664
1652, 1653
190
191
1639, 1640
1660
1663
1659-1661
192
1652, 1661
1645, 1646
1592
190
190
190
1580
1581
1579
1364
1580
1581
1331
1580
1588
192
192
1580
1580
1579-1588
1570
1331.
1579, 1587
1580
1584, 1588
1570
3213
1580
1123, 1124
1579, 1584
1364
1580
1582-1585
1581
1581, 1582,
1584-1586
1583-1585
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
261
Chapter
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued.
divisions — Continued.
animal industry, of — Concluded.
director — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
rules and regulations, by
copies, certification of
evidence, as
inspectors, to
enforcement by inspectors
penalties for violation
publication and recording
tubercular cattle
tuberculin, use, etc.
fisheries and game, of, in general
experts, wardens, etc., employment, etc. .
shellfish, contamination of tidal waters, as affect
ing, notice to . . .
shiners, etc., for bait, permit for use of net
state inspector of fish to serve in
supervision by commissioner of conservation
supervisor of marine fisheries, state, to serve
in 21
See also, infra, divisions, fisheries and
game, of, supervisor of marine fish-
eries, state.
director, appointment, salary, etc.
division, in charge of .
powers and duties, in general, enforcement of
fish and game laws
arbitrator, exclusive fishing in certain ponds,
appointment ....
arrests without warrant
bass, black, permits for possession, sale, etc. .
birds, wild, certificate for killing of
open seasons on, declaration by
rules and regulations as to taking of certain
dealers in game, licenses, etc.
deer, damages caused by .
dogs chasing, killing of .
reports of killings .....
diseased game, imported, disposal
documents, etc., old, destruction
dogs, enforcement of laws as to .
fences, etc., pulling down, arrests for .
ferrets, permits to possess ....
firearms, unlawful possession by aliens
fires in open air .....
fish, artificially propagated, permits for pos-
session .....
introduction into state waters, approval .
taking for scientific purposes .
fishing grounds ......
fish ways .......
food fish, regulations, etc. ....
forest fires ......
forfeitures, disposition ....
great ponds, fish propagation in. etc. .
gulls and terns, reports of killings to
gunning stands, etc., registration
hares and rabbits doing damage, report of
takings ..... 131
Section
Page
. 129
2,8
1579, 1580
. 129
4
1580
. 129
10
1581
. 129
5
1580
. 129
8, 18
1580, 1.583
. 129
18, 30, 34
1583, 1585, 1587
. 129
5
1580
. 129
33B
1587
. 129
3] A, 33, 33B
1586, 1587
. 21
1, 6-8 A
190-192
. 21
7
191
. 1.30
137
1611
. 131
71
1634
. 21
8
191
. 21
3
190
8A
192
21
6
191
21
1
190
131
14-20
1623
1624
131
46
1630
48
15
520
131
17, 20, 76
1624, 1625
1635
266
105
3136
131
51, 56
1631
1632
131
77
1636
131
87,90
1638
1639
131
87
1638
131
130
1649
1650
131
113
1644
131
111
1644
131
108
1643
131
88
1639
131
22
1625
131
16
1624
266
105
3136
131
95
1640
131
74-76
1635
48
15
520
131
51
1631
131
70
1634
131
28
1626
131
25
1625
131
31-33
1627
94
81
1108
48
15
520
131
72
1635
131
37-42
1628,
1629
111
174A
1368
131
134
1650
96
1641
262
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued
divisions — Continued.
fisheries and game, of — Continued.
director — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
inspection of game, rules and regulations, as
to ... .
investigations by . . .
licenses or permits issued by, suspension, etc
live game, importation, possession, etc.
lobsters, purchase for breeding
moose, damages caused by .
obstructions in streams, etc., removal
pheasants ....
police officers, powers of, to have
pollution of inland waters, prevention
possession of birds and mammals within en-
closure, permits
private property, entry on .
propagation, etc., of fish and game
trout, of, breeding areas in Deerfield river
public fishing grounds
quail, taking for scientific purposes
ruffed grouse, damage faisant, permits to kill
taking for scientific purposes .
salmon, rules, etc., for taking
salt water fish spawning in fresh waters
scientific purposes, taking of fish and game for
screening of ponds ....
search and seizure ....
shooting grounds, public
shore birds, open season for
smelts, search and seizure, etc.
taking in great ponds
sporting and trapping licenses
stocking waters v\'ith fish
supervisor of marine fisheries, state, approval
of acts of, etc.
tags, affixing to bodies of certain game, etc
taking of fish and game for scientific purposes
traps, forfeiture and sale of certain
reports as to certain mammals taken by
trout, breeding, etc., of . . .
wardens, carrying revolvers, etc., by, authori-
zation .....
wild life sanctuaries ....
woodcock, taking for scientific purposes
rules and regulations by, Deerfield river, trout-
breeding areas in .
fish artificially propagated, buying, selling
etc. .....
importation, inspection and liberation of live
game birds, etc.
live game birds, fur-bearing mammals, etc
permits to import, liberate, etc.
pheasants, bag limit, open season, etc. .
salmon, taking, etc. ....
shore birds, certain, open seasons on
fish and game wardens and deputies:
in general, appointment, etc. .
shellfish laws, to enforce, deputies
impersonation of, penalty .
local, appointment and comi)ensation .
Chapter
Section
131
131
131
131
130
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
130
130
131
131
21
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
131
21
130
131
21
88
23
2
88, 127
92
113
31
90, 91
16
29
127
4
24, 27, 28, 37-42,
51,60, 116, 117
60
25,26
78
92
78
61
31-33
28
35
18, 19, 75
116A
87
74
68
6-13
26,45
8A
127, 129
28
98
99
60
14
116, 117
78
60
51
90
61
87
7
142B
15
7
1638, 1639
1625
1619
1638, 1648
1602
1644, 1645
1627
1639
1624
1626
1648
1620
1625, 1626, 1628,
1629,1631,1632,
1646
1632
1625
1636
1639, 1640
1636
1632
1627
1626
1628
1624, 1635
1646
1638
1596
1596
1620-1623
1625, 1629
192
1648, 1649
1626
1641
1641
1632
1623
1646
1636
1632
1631
1638, 1639
1638, 1639
1639
1632
1638
191
1612
1624
191
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
263
Chapter
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued.
divisions — Continued.
fisheries and game, of — Contimied.
fish and game wardens and deputies — Concluded.
in general — Concluded.
marine fisheries, as to, supervisor to have
charge of . . .21
powers and duties, enforcement of fish and
game laws generally
Section
arrests without warrant ....
badges regulated .....
constables, police, certain powers of, to have
dogs, chasing deer, killing of
enforcement of laws as to
fences, etc., arrests for pulling down certain
firearms, unlawful possession by aliens
forest fires .....
lobsters and lobster meat .
obstructions, removal of certain illegal
oysters, violations of laws as to, arrests
private property, entry upon
revolvers, etc., may carry, when .
scientific purposes, taking of woodcock, ruffed
grouse and quail for
search and seizure ....
shellfish, takings from contaminated areas
smelts, search and seizure .
traps, confiscation of certain, etc.
wild life sanctuaries, hunting harmful game in
fish, state inspector of, appointment, etc.
deputies, appointment ....
fish, enforcement of certain laws as to, regula^
tions, etc. ....
interference with, etc., penalty
supervisor of marine fisheries, state:
appointment, salary, term, etc.
director of division, approval of acts by .
powers and duties, generally .
arrests without warrant
conservation, etc., of marine fish, etc., rules as to
constables, powers of ...
crabs, licenses to take, etc.
deputy, etc., wardens, appointment
display of fish, etc., unlawfully taken .
fish, game and dogs, enforcement of laws as to
powers of police, etc., to have
inspection of fish, etc., illegally taken .
lobsters and lobster meat, etc., as to
oysters, as to .
private lands, entry on . . ,
propagation, etc., taking of fish for
quahaugs and soft shelled clams .
returns, annual, fish taken by certain methods
salt water fish, obstructions to passage of
scallops, taking, etc., of . . .
search and seizure ....
131
48
130
131
266
131
131
131
131
266
131
48
130
131
130
131
131
131
130
131
130
130
131
131
21
21
94
94
21
21
21
/130
1 131
130
131
130
130
131
131
131
130
130
131
131
130
130
131
130
130
131
8A
14-21
15
129
17, 20, 76
105
14, 15
16
111
16
105
76
15
98, 102, 112, 113
31
129
4
14
192
1623-1625
520
1609
1624, 1625, 1635
3136
1623, 1624
1624
1644
1624
3136
1635
520
1602, 1603, 1605,
1606
1627
1609
1620
1623
78 16.36
74, 102, 112, 113 1596, 1603, 1605,
1606
18, 19 1624
138 1611
74 1.596
98 1641
117 1646
8 191
8
81
82
8A
8A
8A
129
17, 20
llA
16
90B
142B
20
16
20
92, 93, 98, 102, 104,
106, 109, 112, 113
129
4
28
84
148
31
79,82
74, 112
18, 19
192
1107
1108
192
192
192
1609
1624, 1625
1592
1624
1601
1612
1624
1624
1624
1602-1606
1609
1620
1626
1598
1614
1627
1597, 1598
1596, 1605, 1606
1624
264
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF — Conlinued.
divisions — Continued.
fisheries and game, of - — Concluded.
supervisor of marine fisheries, state — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
shellfish ......
smelts ......
statistical information and research
forestry, of, director, appointment, salary, etc.
state forester, designated as .
experts, employees, expenses
federal forestry fund, expenditure
fire patrol in certain counties
state fire warden, in general:
appointment .....
assistants to, appointment by state forester
temporary, fire patrol, for
powers and duties, arrests for setting, etc., cer
tain fires ....
forest fires, prevention, reports as to, com
missioner's annual report, in .
other duties as to .
forest wardens, etc., to aid and advise .
report to state forester
state forester, in general:
agents, etc., of, entry on land by
interference with, penalty
annual report by commissioner .
assistant, appointment, powers and duties
interference Avith, penalty .
plant pest control division, to co-operate with
penalty ....
temporary foresters, etc., employment .
powers and duties, in general
advice to private owners
arrests for setting, etc., certain fires
classification of forest lands
chstribution of seeds, etc.
entry on land to suppress certain moths
fires, open air, arrests and other duties as to
regulations as to permits
forest fires, extinguishment, when
observation towers for, construction
patrols ....
prevention, etc.
municipal appropriations
reports as to .
state aid to towns, etc.
forest wardens, appointment
conventions .
reports by, to
investigations, as to
payment for
gypsy and brown tail moths
investigations, results of, etc., publication
local moth superintendents, supervision, etc
lumbering of)erations, statement with .
Massachusetts state college, course in forestry
nurseries for seedlings
prisoners, employment by, for reforestation
etc. . • .
reforestation, etc., lands acquired for .
Chapter
Section
Page
f 21
8A
192
.< 130
11A,79,82,84,90B,
1592, 1597,
1598,
138, 142A, 142B
1601, 1611
1612
. 130
74
1596
. 130
llA
1592
. 21
4
191
. 21
4
191
. 21
5
191
. 10
8A
151
. 48
28A
523
. 21
5
191
. 48
28
522
48
28A
523
. 48
15
520
-/ 48
15
520
.1 132
4
1653
. 48
15
520
. 48
28
522
. 48
28
522
. 132
8
1653
. 132
12
1654
. 132
4
1653
. 48
15, 19, 22, 28
520-522
. 132
12
1654
'. 128
22,29
1572,
1574
. 132
33
1660
. 132
1
1652
. 132
6
1653
. 48
15
520
. 61
5
756
. 132
9, 35, 36
1654
1661
. 132
11
16.54
. 48
15
520
. 48
13
519, 520
. 48
24
522
. 48
23
521
. 48
28A, 28B
523
. 48
15
520
. 40
11
408
. 48
25
522
/ 40
11
408
•1 48
24
522
. 48
8
519
. 132
3
1653
. 48
25
522
. 132
37
1661
. 132
3
1653
. 132
1, S, 11-19, 29
1652-1657,
1659
. 132
6
1653
. 132
13
1655
. 48
20A
521
V 132
1
1652
. 132
9
1654
'. 127
84
1551
. 132
5, 31-33, 34A
1653. 1659,
1660
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF — Concluded.
divisions — Concluded.
forestry, of — Concluded.
state forester — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
rules and regulations by, gypsy and browTi
tail moth suppression, as to
penalty for violations
sawmills, portable, notice of use .
slash, clearing, etc. ....
spark arresters on certain appliances .
state, fire warden, assistants, to designate
reports by, to .
forests ......
local taxation ....
white pine blister rust, penalty .
wood or lumber operations, inspection by
parks, of, in general, care, etc., of certain state
parks, etc., duties of director as to
cost of maintaining, apportionment and assess-
ment ......
experts and assistants, appointment, etc. .
rules, etc., for property under control of, pen-
alty
director, in general:
annual report of acts of ... .
appointment, salary, etc. . . . .
traveling expenses . . . . .
powers and duties, in general
advisory assistance to certain boards, etc.
certificate of, posting of rules, etc.
See also Parks and Keservations, state, out-
side of metropolitan parks dis-
trict.
See also Commonwealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; officers and
employees.
CONSERVATORS.
See Guardians and Conservators; Peace.
CONSIDERATION.
antecedent debt as constituting Csee Antecedent
Debt).
betting, gaming, etc., effect . . . . .
fair, fraudulent conveyances, how determined as to
marriage as, writing, etc., required . . . .
recovery of money for failure of, sales act as affecting
statute of frauds, as affecting .....
See also Contracts; Corporations, in general,
transfers of stock; Fraudulent
Conveyances; Negotiable In-
struments. ,
CONSIGNEE.
advance to, lien for ......
lien, advances by .
dissolution by bond ......
expenses attending shipment, etc., for, preserved
See also Liens.
pledge or deposit by, effect .....
pledging, fraudulent, of merchandise or negotiable
paper by, penalty
sales by, validity .......
spinners' Uen law, in relation to ... .
term defined, bills of lading, as to .
See also Agents; Bills of Lading; Factors; Sales
of Personal Property.
Chapter
Section
265
Page
132
132
48
48
48
48
48
132
58
128
48
21
132A
21
132A
132 A
21
21
21
132A
132 A
11
1654
12
1654
20A
521
18, 19
520, 521
21,22
521
28
522
28
523
31-34A
1659, 1660
15
673
22, 23, 29
1572, 1574
19
521
11
192
4r-6
1663
12
193
7
1663, 1664
9
1664
11
192
12
193
11
193
8
1664
7
1663, 1664
137
3
1679
109A
3,4
1307
259
1(3)
3071
106
59
1239
259
2
3072
104
4,5
1209, 1210
104
2,3
1209
255
32,33
3063, 3064
104
6
1210
104
4,5
1209, 1210
266
88
3133
104
1
1209
255
31A
3062
108
50
1285
266
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CONSIGNOR.
bills of lading, term defined as to .
owner of goods, treated as, when . . . .
CONSPIRACY.
district courts excluded from jurisdiction as to .
indictment for, forms ......
persuasion, peaceful, when not legal . . . .
restraint of trade, in (see Restraint of Trade).
See also specific titles.
CONSTABLES.
See Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs and Constables.
CONSTABULARY.
state .....■•••
See also Public Safety, Department of (Index
pp. 1072, 107.3).
CONSTITUTION, COMMONWEALTH, OF.
in general, ability to read, voting qualification
amendments to, dates of adoption, etc. .
enrolment and deposit of original .
historical data relative to . .
laws, copies prefi.xed to book containing
preamble and text . . . •
right to amend stated ....
108
104
218
277
149
22
. 51
Art. XI
Art. XI
/ Preamble
t .\rt. VII
54
54
54
.54
3
54
54
III
III
procedure for amending, provisions common to
initiative and legislative amend-
ments, copies of proposed, to voters
posting ....
polls, at .
registrars, transmission to
engrossment ....
record of votes cast on, transmission
submission to voters, counting of votes, blanks
etc., use . .
description by attorney-general
form of ballot .....
paid advocacy by public officers forbidden, / 55
penalty . . . . . \ 56
initiative, proposed by [see Initiative and Refer-
endum, constitutional provisions
in relation to, initiative, consti-
titional amendments proposed by
(Index p. 674) ].
legislative, adoption by people
definition ....
information to voters
joint session for consideration of
legislative action on
majority vote necessary
submission to people
conflicting and alternative measures
successive general courts, action by
See also Elections, questions submitted
voters (Index p. 432).
CONSTITUTION, UNITED STATES, OF.
am.endments, procedure .
amendments adopted, dates, etc. .
opinion of voters on proposed
cases arising under, judicial power includes
construction, certain rules of .
historical data relative to
oath to support, by whom taken
pubhc schools, required subject in .
reservation of powers not granted by
rights, enumeration in, effect on others
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
VI
IV
to
Art. V
.\rt.
53
III
Arts. IX-XI
Art.
Art.
Art.
VI
71
X
IX
Section
50
2,3
26
Forms
24
9A
1285
1209
2747
3250, 32,53
1867
195
44
547, 557
73-75
_
47
_
73-75
—
47
—
17-73
—
23
—
25
48
607
49
607
65
611
49
607
24
102
112
623
104
620
-
66
_
66
31
645
64
661
5
62
1
61
_
66
2
62
4,5
62
4
62
5
62
_
63
4,5
62
9, 10
-
14-16
18
571
2
8
_
11
_
14-16
—
10
1,2
855
-
11
_
11
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
267
Chapter
CONSTITUTION, UNITED STATES, OF— Concluded.
supreme law of land, to be . . . . Art. VI
text and tabulation .......
CONSTRUCTION OF LAWS.
See Statutes.
CONSULS.
aclvnowledgments, etc., before ..... 183
appointment and confirmation . . . Art. II
cases affecting, jurisdiction .... Art. Ill
marriage, solemnization by .... . 207
See also Ambassadors, Ministers and Consuls.
CONSUMPTION.
See Tuberculosis.
CONSUMPTIVES, TRUSTEES OF HOSPITALS FOR.
succeeded by public health department . . .111
See also Public Health, Department of.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
See Animals; Diseases.
CONTEMPT.
arrest and supplementary proceedings, in .
commitment for ....
county commissioners may punish for
habeas corpus proceedings, in .
insolvency courts may punish for
magistrate taking bail, failure to retm'n, etc.
probate courts may punish for
service of process in case of . . .
district courts, in ....
summoned defendant in criminal case, default
trial justices iray punish for .
witness, non-attendance ....
CONTINGENT DEBT.
revenue for meeting, exception as to . . .29
See also Metropolitan Districts, in general,
finances; State Finance, borrow-
ing of money, bonds, metropolitan
districts, for, assessment.
CONTINGENT INTERESTS.
guardian or conservator may obtain release of, when . 201
will, arbitration, etc., in relation to, protection . . 204
CONTINGENT REMAINDERS.
alienation, subject to . . . . . .184
conveyance of estates subject to . . . .183
effect 184
eminent domain taldngs of land encumbered by . 79
not defeated by act of present holder, except, etc. . 184
CONTINUANCES OF CIVIL ACTIONS.
absent defendants, in case of . . . . . 227
agreement, by ...... . 231
trial not before certain day, for . . . .231
certain proceedings as g,ffecting .... 231
costs as condition of ..... . 261
defective service, upon ...... 223
district courts, in . . . . . . .218
executor, etc., against, pending insolvency . . 198
trustee process, pending ...... 246
CONTINUATION SCHOOLS.
general provisions ....... 71
See also Schools, public.
CONTINUOUS CONSOLIDATION OF THE LAWS.
provisions for ....... 3
See also Statutes.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE.
term defined, retirement systems and pensions, as
to . . ... 32
Section
30 (5), 41
2
2
43,46
67
21-26
51-55
1, 20, 26
10
1-14
2466, 2468
7,8
8
2627
1342
224 11, 1
4, 16-18, 20
2824-2828
220
14
2768
34
13
3.59
248
27,31
3010
216
9
2693
276
66
3225
215
34,57
2683, 2687
220
14
2768
218
5
2742
276
26
3217
219
9
2761
233
5
2902
216
44
2575
16,17
2598
2
2475
49-51
2469
3
2475
24-26
911
10,11
2476
4
2835
73, 79
2866, 2868
78
2867
79
2868
18
3083
84
2809
38
2750
31
2560
35
2994
859, 860
107, 108
257, 277, 283
268
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CONTRACT, ACTIONS OF.
absent co-defendant in .
prosecution against those served .
new action against others .
answers, forms for certain
assessment of damages by clerk, when
assumpsit, etc., included in . . .
assurance fund, land registration, against .
covenant included in ... .
debt, included in .
to recover, expediting ....
declarations, in [see Pleading in Civil A(
(Index pp. 1001, 1002)].
writ, need not contain ....
default of one or more defendants, judgment on
separate execution of . . .
division of personal actions, constitutes one
encumbrances on real estate, for removal .
forms for declarations ....
gaming, etc., recovery of money lost in
includes what .....
inheritance tax, etc., to collect
joinder of parties, labor, plaintiff suing for
obligors on certain written contracts
judgments, on . . .
confession, by, voidable
jurisdiction, district courts, of .
municipal court of Boston, of
superior court, of
Limitation, general provisions .
See also Limitation of Actions.
penal sum for breach, recovery of judgment and exe
cution for
personal action, declared to be
railroads, against, extinguishment of fires, for expenses
recognizance for debt, on . . .
rent, recovery in, part of land demised, for
set-off in ..... .
small claims procedure ....
speedy trial of certain ....
state and county taxes, recovery from town, etc
tender of amount due on . . .
tort action, non-joinder with .
demurrer, cause for .
■written instruments, how pleaded
See also Actions, Civil; Contracts; Debt; Plead
iNG in Civil Actions; Practice
IN Civil Actions.
CONTRACTS.
in general, ante-nuptial ......
See also Husband and Wife.
arbitration between parties to ... .
See also Arbitration, Controversies, of.
condition, breach of, recovery of penalty, judgment
and execution ....
conditional, how declared on ....
employer, exemption from liabiUty by, forbidden
false pretences, obtaining release, alteration, etc.,
because of .
gaming, void, when ......
husband and wife, between, certain, not authorized
See also Husband and Wife.
infancy, avoidance for, hfe insurance policies, in re-
lation to .... .
Chapter
Section
Page
. 227
14
2837
. 227
15
2838
. 227
15
2838
. 231
147, Forms 27-39
2895, 2896
. 235
5
2924
. 231
1
2850
. 185
101-108
2506-2.508
. 231
1
2850
. 231
1
2850
. 231
:tions
59B
2863
. 231
11
2853
. 235
6
2924
. 235
7
2924
. 231
1
2850
. 184
22
2479
. 231
147, Forms 1-10
2887-2891
. 137
1,2
1679
. 231
1
2850
. 65
33,34
822
. 231
2
2850
. 231
4
2850
. 235
14, 19
2925, 2926
. 231
13A
2853, 2854
. 218
19
2745
. 218
19,54
2745, 2754
. 212
3-5
2656, 2657
. 260
1-20
3074-3078
d exe-
. 235
9-13
2925
. 231
1
2850
penses 160
241
2078
. 256
8
3067
. 186
5,8
2511, 2512
. 232
1-11
2898-2900
. 218
21-25
2746, 2747
{212
16
2659
• t 231
59
2862
. 59
28
699
. 232
12-14
2900
. 231
7(6)
2851
. 231
18(1)
2854
. 231
7(11)
2852
209
251
235
231
149
266
137
209
175
13, 25-27, 29 2641, 2643, 2644
14-22 3023, 3024
9-13
7(12)
177 A
33
3
2
128
2925
2852
1902
3121
1679
2639
2374
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CONTRACTS — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
insurance, of [see Insurance, in general, contracts
of insurance (Index p. 690);
classes of insurance, in general,
policies (Index pp. 695-697)].
judgment confessed in, stipulation void . . . 231
laws impairing, forbidden .... Art. I
marketing, co-operative associations, by . .157
marriage contracts, etc., certain laws not to affect . 209
married women, of, capacity established . . 209
husband, with, certain, not authorized . . 209
husband's liability ...... 209
joint liability for necessaries .... 209
separate property liable for ... . 209
suits on ....... . 209
metric system, table of equivalents for use in . 99
non-negotiable, certaift, Saturday, performance on . 107
payment of money, for, damages on . . .107
performance, daylight saving law as affecting . 4
Sunday or holiday, on day after . . 4
restraint of trade, in (see Restraint of Trade).
sale of goods, for (see Sales of Personal Property).
sealed, recovery of money under, use of common
count ......
service of process, waiving, etc., judgment voidable
specific performance of, equity, in, real estate con-
tract by deceased person
sale of goods .......
spendthrift, of, when void .....
wagering, recovery of pajonents, etc., under .
writing required, when (see Frauds, Statute of).
written instruments, how pleaded
year, performance deferred for, statute of frauds,
within .....
joint contractors, absent, one or more, action as affecting
service of process on .....
death, estate liable ......
default and trial, judgment on ... .
separate executions ......
insolvency, discharge of one, effect
joint and several, when treated as ...
judgment against less than all, if some outside com-
monwealth .....
new action in case of .... .
limitation of actions as affecting ....
public, bonus, etc., to officers in connection with, /
Section
269
Page
penalties
militia, officers ......
cities and towns, of, award, etc., uniform charters,
under ......
copies filed with city, etc., clerk
purposes for which authorized ....
uniform city charters, under (see City Charters,
uniform forms of).
county, of, regulated ......
foreign corporations, of, validity not affected by
certain omissions ....
interest of officials in, penalties ....
uniform city charters, under . . . ,
larceny, subject of ..... .
prison (see Penal and Reformatory Institutions).
231
231
204
106
201
137
231
259
227
223
197
235
235
216
227
227
227
260
43
\268
33
43
41
40
84
34
35
181
/ 43
\268
43
266
13A
2853, 2854
10
6
13, 16, 17
1974, 1975
13
2641
2
2639
2
2639
8-10
2640
7
2640
9
2640
6
2640
2
1184, 1185
14
1246
10, 12
1246
10
114
9
114
7(8)
2851, 2852
ISA
2853, 2854
1
2595
57
1238
10
2568
4,5
1679, 1680
7(11)
2852
1
3072
14,15
2837, 2838
32
2799
8
2548
6
2924
7
2924
98
2708
15
2838
15
2838
15
2838
15-17
3077, 3078
27
462, 463
9-12
3153, 3154
84,85
329
28,29
463
17
429
4
402
7
957
9B-9E, 17
358, 359
34
368
5
2451
27
462, 463
9-12
3153, 3154
27
462
26
3120
270
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CONTRACTS — Concluded.
public — Concluded.
public, officers, with, death, resignation, etc., effect
works, for, citizen's preference .
contents .....
eight hour day, provisions as to
state, appropriation, exceeding, forbidden
permanent, without, forbidden
bond to secure performance, discharge of
copies to be filed with comptroller
highway construction, for .
permanent, forbidden ...
printing and binding ...
security from contractor, labor, etc., to pay
state, purchasing agent, of, approval .
treasurer, term defined as to .
supplies for state departments, for
blanket .....
See also Commonwealth.
See also Aged Persons, boarding homes for; Bills
OF Lading; Bonds; Conditional
Sales; Contract, Actions of;
Frauds, Statute of; Insurance;
Leases; Limitation of Actions;
Loans; Negotiable Instru-
ments; Sales of Personal Prop-
erty; Warehouse Receipts;
Weights and Measures; and
specific titles.
CONTRIBUTION.
corporations, certain, stockliolders, among
devisees and legatees, among .
debts, property taken for .
dower or curtesy, property taken for
insolvency, effect ....
marshalling assets in accordance with will
omitted, etc., child, share of, to provide
devisee, etc., treated as .
equity suits for .....
heirs, devisees, etc., payment of claims
insurance company directors, between, when
ship o\\Tiers, cost of remo\dng wrecks
CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE.
affirmative defence, when
domestic servants and farm laborers, injuries to
guest, of, defence to innholder .
liability of railroad, as affecting
workmen's compensation law as affecting .
CONTROVERSIES.
arbitration ......
See also Arbitration, Controversies, of.
CONVENTIONS.
municipal appropriations in connection with cer-
tain ......
political, etc. [see Elections (Index p. 418)].
state representation at certain .....
term defined, election laws, in .
CONVERSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
actions for, answers in, form .....
form of declaration ......
See also Pleading in Civil Actions; Practice
IN Civil Actions.
limitation of certain ......
Chapter
Section
Page
228
14
2841
149
179 A
1902
149
25, 26
1867
149
34
1869
29
8
218
29
27
222
30
40
237
7
14
135
29
27
222
81
8
932
29
27
222
5
1
115
30
39,40
236, 237
7
31
140
4
7(32)
113
7
22
137
30
51,52
239, 240
1 156
35
1964
\ 1.58
45
1987
191
25-30
2529, 2530
191
26
2529
191
30
2530
191
29
2530
191
27
2529
191
25
2529
191
28
2530
214
2,3
2666
197
34
2553
175
85
2343
91
42
1032
231
85
2868
152
66,67
1930
140
17
1715
160
232
2076
152
66,67
1930
251
1-22
3021-3024
40
6
50
231
231
260
5(37)
10, 11
1
147, Form 40
147, Form 11
406
124, 125
543
2896
2892
3075
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CONVERSION OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY — Con
eluded.
actions for — Concluded.
sheriffs, etc., against, limitation . . . .
survival ........
bills of lading, as affecting negotiation of .
buyer of goods may bring suit for, when .
insurance against [see Insurance, classes of insur-
ance (Index p. 699)].
mortgagee of chattels may sue, when
negotiable instruments, as affecting negotiation of
See also Tort, actions of; Trover.
CONVEYANCE.
term defined, fraudulent transfers, as to .
uniform partnership act, as to .
CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE.
general provisions .......
See also Real Property, alienation, conveyance by
deed.
CONVEYANCE, PUBLIC]
See Public Conveyances.
CONVICTION OF CRIME.
credibility of witness, as affecting ....
plea of former, constitutional provision . . Art.
form of ....... .
reports of, clerks of coui-ts, by (see Clerks of Courts,
powers and duties, returns, etc.).
See also Crimes; Criminal Procedure and Prac-
tice.
CONVICTS.
See Penal and Reformatory Institutions; Pris-
oners.
CONWAY.
congressional district, first, in .
district court of Franldin, in district of
medical examiner district, western Franklin, in .
senatorial district, Franklin and Hampshire, in .
COOKING.
corporations for furnishing steam, etc., for, organiza'
tion .....
liighways, digging up for ....
oils for, sale, etc., of dangerous ...
school instruction in .... .
See also Corporations, miscellaneous (Index pp
289-291); Heat and Power Com-
panies; Household Arts Educa-
tion; Steam and Hot Water;
Vocational Education.
CO-OPERATIVE.
use of word regulated ......
CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS.
See Corporations, co-operative (Index pp. 285, 286).
CO-OPERATIVE BANKS.
general provisions .......
See also Banks and Banking.
CO-OPERATIVE CORPORATIONS.
general provisions .......
See also Corporations, co-operative.
CO-OPERATIVE COURSES.
term defined, labor laws, in .... .
COOTS.
open season for .......
copperXs.
adulteration of liquor with, penalty . . . .
sale, certain laws not to apply to, when
Chapter
260
228
108
106
255
107
109A
108A
183
233
V
277
157
170
157
149
131
270
112
Section
4
1
36
55
4
78
1
2
1-55
271
Page
3075
2838
1282
1238
3057
1257
1307
1287
2459-2470
21
2904
-
11
75
3246
. 57
1
662
. 218
1
2738
. 38
1
387
. 57
3
667
. 158
2-9
1977, 1978
. 158
12-14
1979
. 148
48,49
1856
. 71
17
858
1973
1-49
2235-2253
1-18
1971-1975
1
1862
87
1638
1
35
3162
1382
272
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
149
COPPER, SULPHATE OF.
sale, certain laws not to apply to, when
COPY.
officers, certain, furnished by, fees for (see Fees).
service of process by, fees .....
term defined, feedstuffs and fertilizers, as to
CORD WOOD.
See Wood and Bark.
CORE ROOMS.
women employed in, rules as to
CO-RESPONDENTS.
divorce cases, in (see Divorce).
CORN.
cental, etc., sold by, certificate, etc., forfeiture .
seeds of (see Agricultural Seeds).
trespass by cutting, carrying away, penalty
See also Grain and Meal.
CORN BORER, EUROPEAN.
corn stalks and stubble, disposal of .
quarantine to check, penalty .....
See also Agriculture, Department of, divisions,
etc., of, plant pest control, division
of; Plant Pests.
CORN MEAL.
cental, etc., sold by, certificate, etc., forfeiture .
CORONERS.
appointment ....... Art.
CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX.
See Taxation, corporations, of (Index pp. 1330, 1331).
CORPORATION.
use of word regulated ......
CORPORATIONS.
in general, actions by and against, capacity for
continuation for, after dissolution
corporate existence, pleadings admit, when
form of writ against
interrogatories, answers by
oath, signature, etc., to pleadings, etc
receivership, under .
service of process against .
speedy trials, affidavit by treasurer
venue of transitory .
acts of incorporation, alteration or repeal of / Art. LIX
certain ... \ 155
petitions to general court for, procedure as to
certain .....
public acts, proved as .... .
See also, infra, in general, special charter, created
by.
agreement of association, etc., inspection, etc.
alteration, repeal, etc., of charters, certain, / Art.
subject to . . . \
certain, not subject to ... .
apter
Section
Page
112
35
1382
262
94
8, 11. 15, 16
1
3089, 3092
1082
94
IX
no
155
155
231
223
231
231
155
223
231
223
3
233
articles of organization and amendments, copy to be
kept, etc. .....
assessments, enforcement, by-law provisions for
habiUty for, as affected by transfer of shares
assets of, false, etc., statements as to, publishing,
penalty .....
sale, etc., void without notice to commissioner, etc.
bonds, notes, etc., issued by, blue sky law, so-called,
as affecting (see Securities, pro-
motion and sale of).
countersigning, etc., trust company as agent
155
LIX
155
/155
t 156
155
155
155
266
63
172
54
1872
94
222
1143
266
113
3138
128
30, 31A
1574
128
31
1574
222
1143
-
37
4A,26
1310, 1314
6
1941
51
1950
30
2856
18
2797
65
2865
139
2884
52
1951
36-39A
2800, 2801
59
2862
8
2795
-
68
3
1940
5-7
98, 99
74
2912
22
1944
-
68
3
1940
3
1940
2,3
1953, 1954
22
1944
7
1941
29
1946
92
3134
76
804
38
2272
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
in general — ■ Continued.
bonds, notes, etc., issued by — Concluded.
false, etc., statements as to value, penalty .
holders of, to whom interest paid, lists to com-
missioner of corporations, etc.
trust company as trustee of .
redemption in numerical order forbidden .
forfeiture of franchise for violation .
registration, in general, penalty
Chapter
266
62
172
107
107
29
35
44
107
172
266
trust company as agent for .
imlawful issue, penalty, etc. .
See also Securities, promotion and sale of
books, stock and transfer, inspection, etc.
refusal, action for, defense to .
brokers for sale of securities of, registration .
bucketing, so-called, dissolution for engaging in
business corporation law, apphcation to certain
adoption by certain ......
by-laws, etc., may make
copies at principal office .....
penalties for violation .....
subject matter ......
capital stock, books, stock and transfer, inspection,
etc. ....••
increase, notice and disposal ....
preferred, issue, etc. .....
shares in, attachment, divorce proceedings, in
equity suits to reach and apply .
verdict or finding, after ....
not at law ....••
certificates, alteration .....
countersigning, etc., trust company as agent for
forging, etc., penalty . . . ■ •
uttering, etc., penalty ....
lien of corporation to appear on .
lost, etc., procedure for issue of new .
negotiable uistruments law not apphcable to
new, issue ...-••
owner, who deemed . . . ■ •
preferred stock, of, preferences, etc., to appear
on . . . • • •
transfer, restriction upon, to appear on
See also, infra, in general, transfers of
stock,
dealing in, without actual purchase or sale
executors, etc., may vote ....
false, etc., statements as to value, penalty
gains, etc., in sale of, taxation [see Taxation,
incomes, of (Index pp. 1336, 1338,
1339)].
par value ....••
change ......
fee for filing certificate .
issue at less than, forbidden
term defined, sale of securities act, under
without, blue sky law, so-called, term defined
as to IIOA
See also, infra, business, capital stock,
shares,
pledge of, new certificate, etc. . . .155
. 155
. 155
. llOA
. 271
. 156
. 156
. 155
. 155
. 155
. 155
155
155
155
208
/214
\215
223
223
155
172
267
267
155
155
107
155
155
155
155
137
155
266
155
155
158
155
llOA
Section
92
273
Page
3134
33
770
38
2272
7
1245
8
1245
39
224
43
370
52,61
499, 501
4-6
1244,
1245
38
2272
65,68
3128,
3129
22
1944
22
1944
8-11
1320
-1323
36
3176
2
1953
3
1954
6
1941
22
1944
7
1941
7
1941
22
1944
20
1944
18,19
1944
13
2632
3(8)
2668
6A
2678
86A
2810
71
2807
41
1948
38
2272
1
3144
5
3145
40
1948
39,42
1948
18
1247
39, 42, 46
1948, 1949
44
1949
19
1944
40
1948
4-7
1679, 1680
21
1944
92
3134
16
1943
16
1943
43
1986
17
1943
2(/i)
1316
2(/0
46
1316
1949
274
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
in general — Continued.
capital stock — Concluded.
shares in — Concluded.
sale, assessments, to pay . . . .155
regulated, sale of securities act, by (blue sky
law, so-called) . . . . IIOA
See also Securities, promotion and sale
of.
taxation, income ......
See also Taxation, incomes, of, corpo-
rations (Index p. 1336).
local .......
exemption of certain ....
transfer, uniform law as to .
trusts, subject to, immunity of corporation,
etc. ......
voting ........
transfer of shares, in general ....
See also, infra, in general, transfers of stock,
unlawful or fraudulent issue, penalty .
certificates, reports, etc., false, penalties for .
inspection and record by commissioner
charter, special (see, infra, in general, special
charter, created by).
cities and towns to be .
collection agencies, maintenance (see Collection
Agencies).
conveyance of land by ....
corporate existence, pleadings admit, when
corporation, sole, disseizin of, limitation of action
use of word, regulated ....
credit, fraudulent use, penalty
unions, as members of ... .
criminal prosecution of, animals, for cruelty to
penalty ....
distress warrant to collect penalty
indictment, etc., against, default to .
limitation of new, after abatement, etc. .
deacons, wardens, etc., of churches as, in general
See also Churches; Religious Societies.
deeds of real estate by, acknowledgment, statutory
form .
dentistry, practicing, corporate name
penalties for certain violations .
deposits in trust with state treasurer regulated
annual certification .
assessment of .
detectives, private, acting as, Ucensing
dissolution, continuation after
court, by ....
bucketing, so-called, for engaging in
return of decree to state secretary
receivers, appointment and powers
duties .....
statute, by ... .
revival after, by commissioner
surrender of charter, by
distribution of stock to stockholders, "blue sky
law" exemption
dividends, record owner's right to
unclaimed, publication of list
domestic, sale of stock to satisfy assessment, Ijlue
sky law, so-called, not applicable
62
59
59
155
203
155
Section
7
1-16
Ub-g)
4(3)
5 (30-32)
24-44
Page
1941
1315-1324
758, 759
686
692
1945-1949
155
266
1.55
155
40
21 2588
7, 18, 19, 21, 29, 46 1941, 1944, 1946,
1949
24-26 1945-1949
65, 66, 68
48,49
2
5128, 3129
1950
1939
401
. 155
8
1941
. 231
30
2856
. 260
24
3079
. 110
4A, 26
1310
1314
. 266
74
3130
. 171
5,6
2255
. 272
79
3194
. 279
42
3270
. 279
41
3270
. 277
64
3244
. 68
1-4
10-12
839-841
y
. 183
Append
ix (15)
2474
. 112
49
1385
. 112
52
1386
. 29
40
224
10
6
150
. 58
28
677
. 147
22-30
1838
1839
. 155
3,
51, 52
1940, 1950
, 1951
. 155
50
1950
. 271
36
3176
. 155
55
19.52
. 155
52
1951
. 155
53
1951
. 155
3
1940
. 155
56
19.52
. 155
54
1951
V
. llOA
3 (A:)
1317
. 155
29
1946
. 155
47
1950
llOA
3(J)
1317
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
in general — Continued.
drug business, retail, doing, permits for, issuance,
etc. ......
stockholders, unregistered, law as to sale of drugs,
etc., as affecting ....
eminent domain takings, by (for provisions as to
certain corporations authorized to
take land liy eminent domain, see,
infra, miscellaneous).
damages, petition for award ....
removal of structures to enforce payment
security for .....••
directors to make ......
execution, levy on property .....
proceedings after levy on shareholder
false, entries in books, penalty ....
reports, statements, penalty ....
foreign law, required by, penalty .
publishing, penalty .....
fiduciaries, acting as, income tax on . . .
returns by . . . ■ • • •
financial condition, false statements as to, pubUsh-
ing, penalty ....
forging securities of ..... •
See also Forgery and Counterfeiting.
franchise, etc., usurping, proceedings against .
See also Quo Warranto, Information in Nature
OF.
gas company in same city or town, holding more
than ten per cent of capital stock of,
forbidden
guardians of minors, powers as
hospitals, free beds in, for employees
income tax law as affecting, dividends paid by for
eign, subject to
exempt from individual tax
fiduciaries, acting as
Usts of shareholders, etc., to furnish
penalties for violation
incorporated, use of word regulated
indictment against (see, supra, in general, criminal
prosecution of),
initiative, etc., petitions, paid circulation by .
injuries to property by, not involving taking, award
of damages . . . . .
insolvency proceedings by and against, in general
composition proceedings, in general .
insurance, agents, adjusters, etc., as . . .
by, in mutual fire companies . . . .
companies, laws applicable to .
land, title to, confirmation without registration,
petition by .
registration of, petition by .
laws applicable to ..... •
insurance companies, to .... .
legislative petitions affecting certain, procedure
lessee of property of, liable for corporation taxes
lost certificate of stock
meetings, calling and conduct
executors, etc., may vote at
justice of the peace, calling by, when .
proxy, voting by, manner .
quorum at, by-laws to determine
112
112
79
79
79
79
235
235
266
155
155
266
62
62
266
267
/ 155
1249
164
201
155
62
62
62
62
62
110
I
79
216
216
175
175
175
185
185
155
175
3
63
155
155
155
155
155
155
ion
Page
39
1382
30
1381
7
905
42
915
40
915
2
903
30
2929
21
2926
67
3129
48
1950
49
1950
92
3134
14
766
15
766
92
3134
16
3147
11
1942
6-11
3013, 3014
31
2143
5
2567
12
1942
Kb)
758
8(6)
764
14, 15
766
33
770
59
775
1A,26
1310, 1314
66
10
907
143-149
2719, 2720
150-169
2720-2724
174
2395
76
2337
30
2315
26A
2487
26
2487
1
1939
30
2315
5-7
98,99
74
803
39,42
1948
7,15
1941, 1943
21
1944
15
1943
7
1941
7
1941
276
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
in general — Conti7iued.
meetings — Concluded.
records, inspection, etc.
shares, voting of
Chapter
155
Section
Page
See also, infra, in general, special charter,
created by.
milk license to ..... .
money or property of, fraudulent use, penalty
monopolies, discrimination, etc., forfeiture of privi-
leges for
motor vehicles of, excise tax on registered
statement to commissioner
name, corporate .....
change, in general ....
legislative petitions for, procedure
business corporations, by
charitable, etc., corporations, by
clubs, etc., in case of
fraternal benefit societies
gas and electric companies, by
insurance companies, by
railroad companies, by .
street railway companies, by
pubhc service companies, use of, regulated
similar, restraining use
trust companies, of, regulated
voluntary association, use by
See also Names.
notes, savings banks' investments
officers, compensation, may fix
may elect, etc.
tenure of office, by-laws to fix
penalties against, enforcement
person, term includes .
See also Person.
poles, wires, etc., in ways, removal to enforce pay-
ment of damages, when
political, advertising by, penalty .
94
266
93
60A
59
155
155
3
156
/155
t 180
/155
tl80
155
164
155
160
161
155
155
172
182
168
155
155
155
155
4
contributions, etc., by certain, forbidden, penalty
powers, in general ....
extension, etc., by statute, procedure .
practice of law by, forbidden
modifications .....
preferred stock, issue, etc.
proxy voting, by-laws to regulate .
public service (see, infra, public service).
quorum at meetings, by-laws to fix
real estate conveyance by .
receivers, appointment, powers, duties .
records, stock books, etc., evidence, as .
inspection by stockholders
office, to be kept at .
registration of bonds, notes, etc., by (see, supra,
in general, bonds, notes, etc.,
issued by).
reorganizations, corporate, securities issued under,
"blue sky law" exemption
reports, etc., false, penalties . . . . .
revival of certain, commissioner, by . . .
scope of general provisions as to .
79
56
/ 55
\ 56
155
3
221
221
155
155
1.55
155
155
155
155
155
22
1944
21,29,46 1941
1944,
1946,
1949
40
1096
74
3130
11
1070
1,6
752-754
83
712
9
1941
10
1942
5,7
98,99
42
1967
10
1942
11
2444
10
1942
5,11
2442
,2444
10
1942
28
2142
10
1942
215-217
2073
,2074
132-134
2118
4,5
1940
9
1941
4
2265
2A
2455
54(9)
2226
6
1941
6
1941
7
1941
2
1939
7 (23), 9 A
112, 114
42
915
62
661
7
640
58
660
6
1941
5-7
98,99
46
2779
46,47
2779
,2780
18, 19
1944
7
1941
7
1941
8
1941
52,53
1951
22
1944
22
1944
22
1944
llOA
1.55
155
155
3(/c)
48,49
56
1
1317
1950
1952
1939
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
277
Art.
certain
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
in general — Continued.
seal, may have and alter .....
sealed instruments, and, of ... .
what constitutes ......
written instruments, in, recital in lieu of wafer, etc.
See also Seal.
securities of, dealing in, without actual purchase or
sale ......
false, etc., statements as to value, penalty .
unlawful issue, penalty .....
See also, supra, in general, bonds, notes, etc.,
issued by; capital stock; Securities,
promotion and sale of.
service of process, domestic, on .
foreign, on ...... .
See also Service of Process.
shares in (see, supra, in general, capital stock),
special charter, created by, acts of incorpo-
ration, alteration or repeal
of certain
public acts, proved as .
business corporation law, adoption by
apphcation to . . .
first meeting, calling, etc. .
organization, certificate of, filing, etc
time limit ....
statutes, acceptance by, effective for
stockholders, hst of, commissioner of corporations
and taxation, filing with
state secretary, filing with
stock books, etc., to contain .
meetings (see, supra, in general, meetings),
rights to new shares .....
stock in (see, supra, in general, capital stock)
taxation, in general .....
See also Taxation, corporations, of (Index
pp. 1325-1332).
transfers of stock, alteration of certificate, effect
assessments, etc., liability for, as affecting
assignment or power of attorney, etc., by
delivery of certificate to prevail
endorsement as constituting .
attempted, effect ...
certificate, term defined
collateral security, for, new certificate
pledgor' s rights, etc.
consideration, want of
what constitutes .
construction of uniform law as to
death or incapacity after endorsement
definitions ....
dehvery, creates obligation to endorse
endorsement complete without
priority of title by
revocation ....
term defined
transfer by .
wrongdoer, etc., by
dividends, right to, as affecting .
endorsement, compelled by delivery
effect .....
transfer by .
what constitutes .
false entry, etc., of, penalty, etc.
Section
Page
in case of
155
4
4
4
137
266
266
223
223
LIX
155
233
156
156
155
155
155
4
62
155
155
155
63
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
266
6
1941
9A, 9B
114
9B
114
9A
114
4-7
1679, 1680
92
3134
65,68
3128, 3129
36,37
2800
38,39
2800, 2801
68
3
1940
74
2912
3
1954
2
1953
14
1943
13
1943
13
1943
1
108
33
770
23
1945
22
1944
20
1944
1-81
777-804
41
1948
29
1946
27
1946
30
1947
27 (a), 43
1946, 1949
36
1948
26
1945
46
1949
46
1949
32,33
1947
26
1945
25
1945
32,33
1947
26
1945
35
1948
43
1949
30
1947
32,33
1947
26
1945
27
1946
31,32
1947
29
1946
35
1948
32-34
1947
27
1946
43
1949
67,68
3129
278
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
in general — Concluded.
transfers of stock — Concluded.
fiduciaries, etc., powers not enlarged .
fraud, mistake, etc., endorsement procured by
good faitli, term defined ....
incomplete, obligation to complete
infants, incompetents, etc., powers not enlarged
instalments overdue, effect
law governing ......
lien, restrictions, etc., to appear on certificate
mode .......
new certificate, lost, etc., in place of .
bond ......
liability of corporation on old certificate
surrender of old certificate required, when
transferee entitled to .
owner of certificate, who deemed to be
personal defences, enforcement .
person, term defined
pledgee, mortgagee, etc., new certificate to, when
warranties by ... .
purchase, purchaser, terms defined
purchasers for value, etc., rights
record o^^^ler, rights and habilities
rescission and reclamation
purchaser for value, effect on rights
restrictions, etc., to appear on certificate
sale of shares for unimid instalments, etc.,
affecting
shares, term defined
state, term defined .
successive purchasers, rights
taxation, in general .
terms defined ....
title, term defined
transfer, term defined
trust company as transfer agent
trustees, held by, UabiUty as to
uniformity, law construed to secure
value, term defined .
voting rights as affected by
warranties, mortgagee, pledgee, etc., by
transferor, of, etc.
what constitutes
See also Taxation, stock transfers, of (Index
p. 1359).
trustee process, summoned in (see Trustee Process).
unauthorized business, enjoining ...
violations of law by, reported to attorney general
wages, weekly, payment ....
whoever, term includes ....
workmen's compensation notices, service on .
agricultural and horticultural (see Corporations
co-operative).
agriculture, etc., to encourage, formation .
antiquarian purposes, for, formation
See also, infra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
artistic purposes, for, formation
See also, vifra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
athletic exercises, for encouraging, formation
See also, infra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
Section
Page
L55
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
155
1.55
155
155
155
155
155
155
1.55
155
155
155
155
156
155
155
155
64
155
155
155
172
203
155
155
155
155
1.35
155
1.55
155
149
4
152
180
180
180
180
28
1946
32,33
1947
26
1946
35
1948
28
1946
45
1949
24
1945
40
1948
27
1946
42
1948
42
1948
42
194&
39
1948
46
1949
44
1949
32-34
1947
26
1946
46
1949
37,38
1948
26
1946
30-34, 42
1947, 1948
29
1946
33
1947
34
1947
40
1948
20
1960
26
1946
26
1946
30
1947
1-17
805-809
26
1945
26
1946
26
1946
38
2272
21
2588
25
1945
26
1946
29
1946
38
1948
37
1948
27
1946
11
1942
2
1939
148-150
1895, 1896
7(23)
112
43
1924
3,4
2442
2
2442
2
2442
2
2442
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
banking (see Banks and Banking).
benevolent purposes, for, formation .... 180
practice of law bj' ..... . 221
See also, infra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
boards of trade, chambers of commerce, etc., for estab-
lishing, formation . . . 180
See also, infra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
bond and investment companies, in general . . 174
See also Bond and Investment Companies.
business, in general, adoption of law by certain . 156
application of law . . . . . .156
gas and electric companies, to . . • '^ 1A4.
certain, not subject to business corporation law , 156
deadlock affecting affairs of, petition for dissolu-
tion in case of ... . 155
definitions . . . . . . .156
duration, in general . . . . . .156
real estate companies ..... 156
existence, beginning and evidence . . . 156
judgment, neglect to pay, receiver, appointment . 156
organization under general laws, in general . 156
See also, infra, business, incorporation under
general laws.
penalties against, enforcement .
perpetual succession, to have, etc.
real estate companies excepted
political contributions by, regulated, penalty
powers, in general .....
limit of, etc., by agreement of association
public service companies, acquisition of stock of
real and personal property, may hold
receivers, appointment ....
wages, stockholders' liability for
amendments after organization, articles of, filing
etc. .....
fees .......
contents .......
majority vote, requiring ....
remedy of minority stockholder
two thirds, etc., vote, requiring
annual reports, in general ....
assets. Liabilities and, statement in annual report
sale, etc., of, amendment authorizing .
remedy of minority stockholder
bankruptcy as affecting officers' liability
borrow money, etc., may ....
business, nature of, agreement of association to
state .....
change ......
. articles of amendment, filing
remedy of minority stockholder .
by-laws, adoption at first meeting
amendment, etc. .....
subject matter .....
submission to commissioner
capital stock, to have .....
amount, agreement of a.ssociation to state .
annual report to state ....
minimum ......
Section
2
47
1-12
279
Page
2442
2780
2442
2285-2288
3
1954
2
1953
2
1953
4
2135
2
1953
50
1950
1
1953
4
1954
7
1956
12
1957
51
1969
6-12
1955-1957
52
1970
4
1954
7
1956
7
640
58
660
6
1941
4
1954
6(/i)
1955
5
1955
4
1954
51
1969
35,38
1964, 1965
41-46
1966-1968
54,55
1970
43-45
1967
41
1966
46
1968
42
1967
47-50
1968, 1969
47(6)
1968
42,43
1967
46
1968
37, 38, 45
1965, 1967
4
1954
6
1955
42
1967
43
1967
46
1968
9
1956
13
1958
13
1958
11
1957
4
1954
6
1955
47(4)
1968
6(e)
1955
280
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
business — Continued.
capital stock — Continued.
cash, issued for
instalments, payable by
action to recover
overdue, sale of stock for
voting rights, as alTecting
note not receivable for .
officers' liability, regulated
par, not less than ....
subscription, payment .
action to recover
agreement of association to state each
overdue, etc., sale of rights
voting rights, as affecting
classes, etc. .....
agreement of association to describe
amendments relative to
directors, choice by different .
preferences, statement, etc., in certificate
report of condition to state
voting powers ....
restriction, statement, etc., in certificate
corporation, owned by, dividends forbidden on
certain
voting rights suspended .
increase by amendment
articles .....
fee for filing ....
disposition of additional
issue, original .....
payment for, to be actually received, etc
notes, etc., not to be deemed to be
subsequent, certificate, etc.
unlawful, officers' liabilitj^ for
validation when certificate not filed
fee ......
See also, supra, business, capital stock, cash,
issued for; infra, business, capital
stock, property, issued for; services
and expenses, issued for.
par value (see, infra, business, capital stock,
shares, par value),
payment for ...... .
See also, sujyra, business, capital stock, cash,
issued for; issue; infra, business,
capital stock, property, issued for;
services and expenses, issued for.
preferences, etc. .....
agreement of association to state
certificate to show or refer to . .
changes in, by two thirds vote
property, issued for .....
description ......
received, must be .
real estate as pajnnent for, location, area, etc., of
articles, etc., to state
reduction by amendment ....
articles ......
authorized mode .....
restrictions on .... .
stockholders' liability for unla^\-ful .
Chapter
Section
Page
156
10, 15
1956, 1958
156
10 (c), 15
1956, 1958
156
20
1960
156
20
1960
156
32
1963
156
16
1959
156
36-40
1964-1966
156
15
1958
156
18
1959
156
19
1960
156
6(j)
1956
156
19
1960
156
32
1963
156
6, 14
1955, 1958
156
6(f7)
1955
156
42,43
1967
156
22
1961
e
156
33
1963
156
47(4)
1968
156
14,32
41,42
1958, 1963, 1966,
1967
e
156
33
1963
en on
156
20
1960
156
31
1963
156
41
1966
156
43,44
1967
156
54
1970
1.56
41
1966
156
10(c)
14, 15
1956, 1958
156
16
1959
156
16
1959
156
16, 17
1959
156
16,36
1959, 1964
156
17
1959
156
17
1959
156
14-16, 18
1958, 1959
. 156
14
1958
. 156
6 (/, g, h)
1955
. 156
33
1963
. 156
42
1967
. 156
10, 15'
1956, 1958
. 156
10
1956
. 156
16
1959
'. 156
10(c)
1956
. 156
41
1966
. 156
43.45
1967
. 156
45
1967
. 1.56
45
1967
. 156
35
1964
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
281
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
business — Continued.
capital stock — Concluded.
restrictions, etc. (see, supra, business, capital
stock, preferences, etc.)-
Section
Page
services and expenses, issued for
156
10,15
1956,
1958
description .....
156
10, 16, 44
1956, 1959,
1967
rendered, must be ....
156
16
1959
shares, certificates of . . . . .
156
33
1963
lost, etc., new in place of .
156
13,34
1958,
1964
per cent paid, to show . . . .
156
15
1958
preferences, limitations, etc., to state or refer
to
156
33
1963
purchaser at forced sale entitled to
156
19,20
1960
signing and sealing ....
156
33
1963
facsimiles permitted, when
156
33
1963
void, non-payment of instalments
156
20
1960
number, agreement of association to state
156
6(e)
1955
report of condition to state
156
47(4)
1968
par value, agreement of association to state
156
6(e)
1955
change, amendment, by . . .
156
41,43
1966
1967
filing fee .... .
156
54
1970
minimum ......
156
6(e)
1955
report of condition to state
156
47(4)
1968
without ......
156
6,14
1955
1958
change to, amendment, by
156
41,43
1966
1967
filing fee .
156
54
1970
number, agreement of association to state
; 156
6(e)
1955
change to greater
156
41A
1966
filing fee .....
156
54
1970
minimum .....
156
6(e)
1955
report of condition to state .
156
47(4)
1968
term defined, blue sky law, so-called, undei
• 110 A
2(h)
1316
value, computation
156
35,40
1964
1966
See also Par Value.
tax exemption, local ....
59
5(31)
692
transfers, restrictions on . . .
156
6(/)
1955
See also, supra, in general, transfers oi
stock.
voting upon .....
156
32
1963
amendments relative to . . .
156
42
1967
classes, different, of, method, agreement of
association to state
156
6(^)
1955
corporation, by, on its own stock forbidden
156
31
1963
limitations as to
156
14
1958
stock certificate to state or refer to .
156
33
1963
proxy, by .
156
32
1963
subscriptions for .....
156
6 (i), 13, 18-20
1956, 1958
-1960
subsequent issue .....
. 156
16,17
1959
certificate ......
. 156
16
1959
late filing ......
. 156
17
1959
unlawful issue, officers' Uability
. 156
16,36
1959
, 1964
vaUdation ......
. 156
17
1959
See also, infra, business, stockholders.
clerk, to have ......
. 156
21
1961
election .......
. 156
22
1961
first meeting, at .
. 156
9
1956
failure to keep, in commonwealth, penalty .
. 156
24
1962
officers, etc., to furnish creditor list of
. 156
38
1965
record of votes, to keep ....
. 156
21
1961
resident of commonwealth, to be
. 156
21
1961
special meetings, to call, when .
. 156
30
1963
stockholders, to furnish creditor list of
. 156
38
1965
sworn, to be .
. 156
21
1961
282
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
business — Cnniinued.
clerk — Concluded.
temporary, at first meeting, election, etc. . . 156
tenure ........ 156
contracts, may make ...... 156
debts, stockholders' and officers' liability for, in
general . . . . .156
directors, to have ...... 156
articles of organization and amendments thereof,
to sign ..... 156
false statement in, liability for . . . 156
auditor, employment by, when . . . .156
classification ....... 156
election ........ 156
first meeting, at . . . . . .156
employees, election by and from . . .156
executive committee, elected by and from . . 156
provision for . . . . . .156
Kability 156
conditions . . . . . . .156
enforcement and procedure . . . .156
loans to, liabiHty for ..... 156
meetings ....... 156
quorum ....... 156
names, report of condition to state . . . 156
number, by-laws may fix . . . . . 156
minimum ....... 156
powers ........ 156
corporation's, to exercise, except, etc. . . 156
limitations, agreement of association to state . 156
president to be . . . . . .156
report of condition, annual, to sign . . . 156
stockliolders, to be . . . . . .156
tenure ........ 156
dissolution, agreement of association may provide
for 1.56
authorization by stockholders . . . .156
court proceedings, by .... . 155
^report of condition, for failure to file . . . 156
statute, by ...... . 155
revival after, by commissioner . . . 155
dividend while bankrupt, etc., officers' liability . 156
executive committee, by-laws may provide for . 156
election, powers, etc. ..... 156
false statements, reports, etc., officers' liabiUty for . 156
fees, filing, in general . . . . . .156
articles of organization . . . . .156
copies, certified, and state secretary's certificate . 262
increase of capital, certificate .... 156
shares without par value, change to, certificate . 156
number, change to greater, certificate . . 156
good will, etc., sale, amendment authorizing . . 156
remedy of minority stockholder . . . 156
incorporation under general laws, in general . . 156
agreement of a.ssociation . , . . .156
amendments ...... 156
contents . . . . , . .156
copy of, articles, etc., to include . . .156
submission to commissioner .... 156
articles of organization . . . . .156
amendments . . . . . .156
contents ....... 156
examination, approval and filing . . .156
false statements in, liability for . . . 156
Section
Page
9
1956
22
1961
4
1954
16, 35-40
1959, 1964-1966
21
1961
10,43
1956
1967
10 id)
1957
49
1969
22
1961
22
1961
9
19.56
23
1962
26
1962
13,26
19.58
1962
16, 36, 37
1959, 1964
1965
38
1965
38-40
1965
1966
37
1965
27
1962
13
1958
47(5)
1968
13
1958
21
1961
25
1962
25
1962
Q(h)
19.55
22
1961
47
1968
22
1961
22
1961
6(/0
19.^5
41
1966
50
19.50
50
1969
3
1940
56
19.52
37
1965
13,26
1958
1962
26
1962
10,36
1956
1964
55
1970
53
1970
36
3095
54
1970
54
1970
54
1970
42,43
1967
46
1968
6-12
195->-1957
6,7
1955,
1956
41-46
1966-
-1968
6,7
1955,
1956
10 (a)
1956
11
1957
10
1956
41-46
1966-
-1968
10
1956
11
1957
10
1957
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
283
Page
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
business — Continued.
incorporation under general laws — Concluded
articles of organization — Concluded.
filing ....
fee ....
certificate of, form .
first meeting .
notice ....
incorporators, agreement of association to state
meetings ......
number, minimum ...
liabilities, assets and, statement, in annual report
loans to stockholders, etc., directors' liability in case
of ... .
meetings, by-law provisions as to .
directors, of .... .
quorum .....
incorporators, of ... .
call ......
date, articles of organization to state
submission of records to commissioner
stockholders, of, annual
change of date, certificate, penalty .
no fee for filing ....
penalty, enforcement
date, annual report to state .
quorum .....
special .....
money, etc., may borrow
name, corporate, agreement of association to state
change, amendment, by .
report of condition, annual, to state .
natiu-e of (see, infra, business, purpose),
office, principal, etc., agreement of association to
state .
change in location, amendment, by
report of condition, annual, to state
officers, in general
change in, certificate
no fee for filing .
penalty, enforcement
election
first meeting, at
liability
bankruptcy, as affecting
conditions
enforcement and procedure
insolvency proceedings as affecting
powers and duties, by-laws may prescribe
"tenure ....
names, clerk to furnish to creditor
report of condition, annual, to state
president, to have
articles of amendment, to sign .
directors, elected by and from .
liability (see, supra, business, officers, in general,
liability),
report of condition, to sign . . . .
stock certificates, to sign . . . . .
stockholders' meetings, special, may call
See also, supra, business, officers,
property, may hold, etc. . . . . .
real, buying, selling, etc., formed for purpose of,
duration limited . . . .
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
216
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
11
1957
53
1970
12
1957
8,9
1956
8
1956
6 (j)
1956
6 (i), 8, 11
1955-1957
6
1955
47(6)
1968
37
1965
13,28
1958, 1962
27
1962
13
1958
8
1956
6 (i), 8
1955, 1956
10 (h)
1956
11
1957
28
1962
29
1963
55
1970
52
1970
47(3)
1968
13,28
1958, 1962
30
1963.
4(rf)
1955
6(b)
1955
42
1967
47(1)
1968
6(c)
1955
41,43
1966, 1967
47(2)
1968
21-27
1961, 1962
24
1962
55
1970
52
1970
13,22
1958, 1961
9
1956
16, 36, 37
1959, 1964, 1965
37, 38, 45
1965, 1968
38
1965
38,39
1965, 1966
162-164
2723
13
1958
13,22
1958, 1961
38
1965
47(5)
1968
21
1961
43
1967
22
1961
47
1968
33
1963
30
1963
4(c)
1954
7
1956
284
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
Section
Page
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
business — Concluded.
property — Concluded.
sale, lease, etc., amendments authorizing
remedy of minority stockholder
purpose, agreement of association to state
amendments ......
remedy of minority stockholder
quorum at meetings, by-laws may fix
report of condition, annual, approval and filing
auditor to verify, when ....
failure to file, penalty, etc.
enforcement .....
false statements in, liability for
fees for filing ......
form and contents .....
time for filing ......
shares of stock (see, supra, business, capital stock,
shares),
special act, created by, business corporation law,
application to . . .
adoption, by certain ....
organization ......
stockholders, auditor, committee to choose, when
certificates of stock, to receive .
directors to be, unless, etc.
liability .......
apportionment of assessment .
, capital stock, for reduction of
conditions ......
contribution between ....
employees' services, for ...
enforcement, procedure and .
judgment against corporation dispensed with
when .....
in.solvency proceedings as affecting
limitation of amount ....
list, clerk to furnish to creditor
specially chartered corporations adopting law
loans to, director's liability for .
meetings, annual, notice, etc.
certificate of change of date ...
filing, no fee .
penalty, enforcement
commonwealth, to be held in . .
quorum ......
special, application, notice ...
minority, remedy in certain cases
officers, to choose .....
powers, regulation, etc., in agreement of associa-
tion .....
proxy, may vote by .
voting powers ......
corporation may not vote its own stock .
See also supra, business, capital stock,
treasurer, to have
articles of amendment, to sign
bond, to give .
election and tenure .
first meeting, at .
liability (see, supra, business, oflficers, in general,
liability).
report of condition, to sign . . . .
stock certificate, to sign . . . . .
See also, supra, business, officers.
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
216
216
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
156
42,43
1967
46
1968
6(r/)
1955
42,43
1967
46
1968
13
1958
48
1969
49
1969
60
1969
52
1970
36
1964
55
1970
47
1968
47
1968
2
1953
1954
3
1954
8
1956
49
1969
33
1963
22
1961
35, 38-40
1964-1966
40
1966
35,45
1964, 1967
1968
38
1965
35
1964
35,38
1964
, 1965
38-40
1965
,1966
162
2723
162-164
2723
40
1966
38
1965
3
1954
37
1965
28
1962
29
1963
55
1970
52
1970
28
1962
13,28
1958
, 1962
30
1963
46
1968
22
1961
e(h)
1955
32
1963
32
1963
31
1963
21
1961
43
1967
21
1961
22
1961
9
1956
47
1968
33
1963
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
285
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
canal (see Canal Companies).
cemetery ......
See also Cemetery Corporations.
chambers of commerce, etc., for, formation
charitable and certain other purposes, for, agree
ment of association
number of subscribers to .
boxing matches, illegal, charter void for
by-laws .....
capital stock, amount, par value, etc.
increase .....
dissolution for failure to report
entertainments, dances, etc., held by certain, local
regulation
foreign, registration, annual reports, etc.
gaming, illegal, charter void for
guardians of children, as . . .
illegal business, refusal of charter .
incorporators, number, etc. .
insurance laws, not subject to
investigation of proposed
life insurance companies, not deemed
liquor selling, etc., illegal, charter void for
local authorities, investigation by .
location, change of, by certain, regulated
name, change of, petition, etc
officers
organization
certificate, fee for filing
officers to sign
practice of law by
private detectives, law requiring licensing of, not
applicable to certain
property, limitation of amount, etc.
public welfare department, foreign, copy of charter,
etc., filing with
reports, annual, to
investigation of proposed, by
reports to, certain, by
dissolution for failure
visitation by .
purposes authorized
change, certificate, etc.
railroad, etc., employees' relief
securities, exem"pt from sale of securities act
shares, par value
tax, local, exemption .
visitation by public welfare department
charitable trusts, incorporated trustees of, annual
reports by certain, to public welfare
department . . . . .
civic purposes, for, formation .....
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
clubs, social, formation . . . . .
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
co-operative banks (see Banks and Banking).
co-operative, in general:
application of chapters one hundred and fifty-five
and one hundred and fifty-six
co-operative, use of word regulated, penalty
Chapter
Section
114
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
119
180
180
175
180
175
180
180
180
155
180
180
180
180
180
221
147
180
180
180
180
180
180
121
159
180
180
159
llOA
180
59
121
68
180
180
157
157
1-9
1401
1402
2
2442
3
2442
1,4
2441
2442
28
2448
7
2443
3
2442
8
2443
12
2445
29
2448
12A
2445
27
2448
36A
1444
5,6
2442
2443
1,4
2441
2442
118
2371
5,6
2442
2443
118
2371
27
2448
5
2442
26
2448
10
1942
5, 11
2442
2444
7
2443
3
2442
3
2442
7
2443
47
2780
30
1839
9
2444
12A
2445
12A
2445
6
2443
12
2445
12
2445
7
1464
86
2013
2,4
2442
10
2444
86-88
2013
,2014
3(h)
1317
3
2442
5(3)
686
7
1464
15
841
2
2442
2442
1971
1973
286
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
co-operative, in general — Concluded.
shares in, exemption from seizm^e on execution . 235
wages, weekly pa_yment, by . 149
with capital stock, agricultural, dairy and mercan-
tile 157
acceptance of law by existing . . .157
certificate of organization, filing, fee . .157
building, may invest in . . . . . 157
capital stock, amount . . . . .157
dividends . . . . . .157
earnings, apportionment . . . .157
incorporation . . . . .157
fee for filing articles ..... 157
minimum number of incorporators . .157
name, word co-operative, to appear in . .157
unlawful use of, penalty, etc. . . 157
real estate, first mortgages on, may invest in,
when ...... 157
reserve fund, earnings apportioned to . . 157
investment . . . . .157
shares, ownership limited . . . .157
par value, to have ..... 157
purchase, by dividends .... 157
teaching co-operation, appropriation for . .157
vote, stockholder to have single . . .157
business and trade . . . . . .157
co-operative, term, may use . . . .157
without capital stock, agricultural, etc. . . . 157
agreement of a.ssociation, etc., amendment . 157
by-laws, scope, amendment, etc. . . .157
directors, election, etc. ..... 157
incorporation . . . . . .157
fees for filing articles, etc. .... 157
marketing contracts by, with members . . 157
meeting, first ...... 157
members, admission, expulsion, etc. . . 157
corporations as . . . . . .157
dues and assessments, payment by . .157
injunction against ..... 157
marketing contracts with . . . .157
membership limited . . . . .157
powers and duties . . . . .157
rights and interests of, in corporate property 157
voting by . . . . . . . 157
powers, general . . . . . .157
products, handling ..... 157
non-members, of, not to handle, except for
storage . . . . .157
property of, mortgaging, etc. . . . .157
rights and interests of members in . . 157
reserve funds, establishment and investment . 157
restraint of trade, monopolies, law as to, as
affected by . . . . .157
taxation ....... 157
corporation sole, disseisin, limitation of action . . 260
credit unions ........ 171
See also Credit Unions.
crematory . . . . . . . .114
See also Crematory Corporations.
domestic animals, breeding, etc., formation . . 180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for; House Hi{ekdixg Cor-
porations.
Section
Page
34 (13)
2930
148
1896
3-9
1971-1973
7
1972
7
1972
5
1972
4
1972
6
1972
6
1972
3.7
1971, 1972
9
1973
3
1971
3
1971
8
1973
5
1972
6(1)
1972
5
1972
4
1972
3
1972
6(4)
1972
6(3)
1972
4
1972
1,2
1971
8
1973
10-18
1973-1975
15
1974
13
1974
12, 13
1974
10
1973
18
1975
13, 16, 17
1974, 1975
12
1974
13
1974
14
1974
13
1974
17
1975
13, 16, 17
1974, 1975
14
1974
10
1973
13
1974
13, 15
1974
11, 13
1973, 1974
16, 17
1975
11
1974
11
1973
13
1974
11
1973
16
1975
18
1975
24
3079
1-29
2254-2262
7-9, 44
1402, 1408
2
2442
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
287
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
educational purposes, for, formation . . . 180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
electricity, for transmission of intelligence by (see
Electricity, intelligence, trans-
mission by; Telephone and
Telegraph Companies).
electric railroads, in general .....
See also Electric Railroads.
express companies (see EIxpressmen and Express
Companies).
foreign, annual meeting, date, certificate to show
change of, certificate
penalty for omission .
recovery ....
attachment of property
banking, mortgage, etc., state of origin, to adver-
tise ....
buildings, bridges, etc., engaged in constructing, etc
commissioner as attorney for
business, transaction of, restriction, in general
unlawful, officers' liability
refusal of papers in case of
restrained, when ....
by-laws, filing of copy ....
fee . . . . ■ .
capital stock, certificate showing amount, etc
increase, certificate ....
fee .
payment in property at unfair valuation, stock
holders', etc., liabiHty .
property of domestic companies, based on, issue
reduction, certificate
fee .
certificate, filing .....
fee ..... .
omission, penalty on officers
restraint of business
refusal to accept, when
charter, etc., filing of copy .
fee ......
omission, penalty on officers .
restraint of business .
refusal to accept, when .
condition, annual certificate of
approval by commissioner
auditor, statement of . . .
false statements in, penalties on officers
fee for filing .....
neglect to file, penalties
recovery .....
contracts, va.Udity, omissions as affecting
courts, state, barred from, when .
dividends paid by certain, income tax, subject to
domestic companies, stock, etc., issues based on
property of .
powers, not to exceed
false statements, etc., officers' liabilities for
penalties .....
filing fees ......
gas or electric companies, domestic, stock, etc.,
based on property of
names regulated ....
Section
2
Page
2442
162
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
62
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
1-18
2125-2130
5 id)
2450
18
2453
18
2454
22
2454
8
2452
7
2451
3
2449
2450
2
2449
5
2451
6
2451
19,22
2454
5
2450
23
2454
5(e)
2451
11
2452
23
2454
15, 16
2453
10
2452
11
2452
23
2454
5
2450
23
2454
5
2451
19,22
2454
6
2451
5
2450
23
2454
5
2451
19,22
2454
6
2451
12
2452
13
2453
13
2453
5, 17, 20
2451, 2453
, 24.54
23
2454
21
2454
22
2454
5
2451
5
2451
Ub)
758
10
2452
2
2449
5, 17, 20
2451, 2453
,2454
5,20
2451
,2454
23
2454
10
2452
6,7
2451
288
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
foreign — Concluded.
officers' liability, in general ..... 181
enforcement ..... 181
false statements, for .... 181
unlawful transaction of business . . . 181
penalties on ...... . 181
recovery of certain . . . . .181
real estate, owning, commissioner as attorney for . 181
right to hold, when . . . . . .181
registration . . . . . . .181
omission, penalties ...... 181
recovery ....... 181
restraint of business ..... 181
road construction, engaged in, commissioner as at-
torney for . . . . .181
, / 181
ser\ace oi process on . . . . . . < ^r^o
attachment ....... 181
commissioner, attorney for, appointment . . 181
officers' liability for failiu-e as to . . . 181
refusal to accept, when .... 181
notice to corporation by .... 181
fee 181
costs, taxable in , . . . . ' . 181
records ........ 181
trustee process, in . . . . . . 246
stock (see, supra, foreign, capital stock).
stockholders' liability ...... 181
enforcement . . . . . . .181
street railways, etc., domestic, ownership of, stock
issues based on . . . .181
suits, against ....... 181
by, barred from state courts, when . . . 181
taxation, in general (see Taxation, corporations,
of).
local tax, neglect to pay, restraint of business . 60
term defined ....... 181
insurance companies excluded .... 181
trustee process, when appUcable to . . . 246
service in certain cases ..... 246
wrecking, etc., engaged in, Ucense, bond, etc. . . 91
fraternal and social, formation .... 180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
fraternal benefit societies, in general . . . 176
See also Fraternal Benefit Societies.
Free Masons, Odd Fellows, etc., formation . . 180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
gas and electric (see, infra, miscellaneous; Gas and
Electric Companies).
general fields, proprietors of, in general . . .179
See also General Fields, Proprietors of.
heat and power (see, infra, miscellaneous; Heat
AND Power Companies).
historical purposes, for, formation . . . .180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
horses, breeding of, for encouraging, etc., formation . 180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for; Horse Breeding Cor-
porations.
hunting, etc., for, fees by certain members for hunting
and fishing licenses . . .131
Section
Page
14-17
2453
16, 17
2453
5
2451
5
2451
5,20
2451
2454
22
2454
3
2449
2450
9
2452
3, 3A, 5, 6
2449-2451
5
2451
22
2454
19,22
2454
3
2449
2450
3,8
2450
2452
38-39A
2800
2801
8
2452
3, 3A
2449
2450
5
2451
6
2451
4
2450
3
2450
4
2450
4
2450
6
2989
14-16
2453
16
2453
10
2452
8
2452
5
2451
91
737
1
2449
1
2449
1
2988
6
2989
50,51
1034
2
2442
1-50
2405
-2424
2
2442
18-40
(2)
2437-2441
2442
2442
1621
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
hunting, etc., for — Concluded.
membership Hst, fiUng with city and towa clerks . 131
improvement, organization of . . . . . 180
insurance companies, general corporation laws appli-
cable to .... . 175
intelligence, etc., for transmission of (see, infra, mis-
cellaneous; Electricity, intelli-
gence, transmission by; Tele-
phone AND Telegraph Companies).
labor organizations, in general . . . . .180
See also Labor.
libraries, for establishing, etc., formation . . . 180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
library, law, etc. (see Libraries).
Uteraiy purposes, for, formation .... 180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
loan companies and associations, regulation (see
Loans, small, business of mak-
ing),
manufacturing, shares in domestic, tax exemption
taxation of, machinery deduction ....
masonic, etc., formation ......
medical milk commissions, in general
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for; Milk and Cream.
medical purposes, for, formation ....
degrees, forbidden to confer, unless
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
mining, sale of stock in, regulated ....
stock exchange, false statements to, penalty .
miscellaneous (includes certain provisions com-
mon to safe deposit companies
and to the following corpora-
tions organized for the purpose
of doing business in the com-
monwealth: heat or power, gas,
electric, canal, water and aque-
duct companies, companies for
transmitting intelligence by
electricity, and to all other cor-
porations authorized to take
land by eminent domain or to
exercise franchises on public
ways, except railroads, street
railways, electric railroads and
trolley motor companies) :
agreement of association, formation by . . .158
contents ........ 158
subscribers to, distribution of shares to . .158
franchise, to hold, etc. . . . . .158
number ....... 158
application of law ...... 158
business, corporate, agreement of association to state 158
change, certificate, etc. . . . . .158
commissioner to approve . . . .158
fee for filing ...... 158
capital stock, amount, agreement of association to
state 158
annual certificate of condition to state . .158
minimum and maximum . . . .158
special charter, in case of . . . .158
Section
8(2)
4
30
15-19
2
289
Page
1622
2442
2315
2446
2442
2442
59
63
180
180
5(31)
38C
2
20-25
692
791
2442
2447
180
180
2
13
2442
2445
93
93
15-18
18
1071
1071
2
1977
5
1977
7
1977
7
1977
3,4
1977
1
1976
5
1977
11
1979
41
1985
43
1986
5
1977
37
1984
3,4
1977
23
1981
290
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
miscellaneous — Coulinued.
capital stock — Concluded.
Chapter
Section
Page
employees' stock, authority for .
. 158
26
1982
amount limited
158
26
1982
dividends on
158
27
1982
par value
158
26
1982
redemption .
158
28
1982
transfer
158
28
1982
increase, authority for
158
24
1982
certificate
158
39
1984
commissioner to approve .
158
41
1985
fee . .
158
43
1986
penalty for failure to file
158
42
1985
payment, to precede business
158
32
1983
officers', stockholders' liability as to
158
44(6), 45 (1)
1987
what constitutes
158
33
1983
reduction, authority for
158
24
1982
certificate ....
158
40
1985
commissioner to approve
158
41
1985
fee .
158
43
1986
penalty for failure to file
158
42
1985
stockholders' liability relative to
158
45(2)
1987
shares, assessments on
158
29
1982
sale of shares to pay .
158
30
1983
notice and transfer
158
31
1983
certificate, shareholders to have
158
21
1981
lost, duplicate
158
22
1981
distribution to subscribers
158
7
1977
number, agreement of association to state
158
5
1977
par value, agreement of association to state
158
5
1977
proxy voting .....
158
34
1983
special stock, amount
158
25
1982
authority for ... .
158
25
1982
dividends on ....
158
25
1982
liability, general stockholders, of, as
affect-
ing .
158
45(3)
1987
holders of, of .
158
25
1982
redemption .....
158
25
1982
certificates and returns, in general
158
37-42
1984, 1985
condition, annual certificate, in general .
158
37
1984
auditor to verify, when .
158
37
1984
business enjoined for omission to file
158
42
1985
dissolution for failure to file .
158
38
1984
endorsement by commissioner
158
41
1985
false statements in, officers' liability
158
44
1986
fee for filing ....
158
43
1986
penalty for omission to file
158
42
1985
confirmation of proceedings .
158
36
1984
fee for filing certificate
158
43
1986
debts in excess of capital, officers' liability for
158
44(3)
1986
deposits of customers, interest on .
158
16
1980
dividends, employees' stock, on
158
27
1982
officers' liability in case of certain
158
44(1)
1986
special stock, on ... .
158
25
1982
false certificates, etc., officers' liability for
158
44(5)
1986
fees for filing certificates, etc.
158
43
1986
herrings and alewives, for propagation of.
loca
authority, to obtain
158
15
1979
approval and filing of copy
158
15,41
1979, 1985
incorporation, certificate of .
158
9
1978
name, corporate, agreement of association to i
itate
158
5
1977
officers, oath, duties, etc.
158
8, 18-20
1978, 1981
clerk, swearing
158
20
1981
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
miscellaneous — Concluded.
officers — Concluded.
liability 158
bill in equity to enforce . . . .158
proceedings . . . . . .158
conditions . . . . . . .158
defence of action against corporation to enforce 158
lists, clerk to furnish, when . . . .158
penalty for refusal . . . . .158
treasurer, bond . . . . .158
surety company on . , . . .175
organization, in general . . , . .158
certificate, form ...... 158
fee for filing . . . . . . 158
confirmation of proceedings . . . .158
first meeting ....... 158
officers, choice at . . . . . 158
franchise, pending, subscribers to hold . .158
incorporation, certificate of ... . 158
pipes, etc., in ways, local regulations . . . 158
powers, in general . . . . . .158
property, may hold . . . . . .158
real, conveyance, etc., restricted . . . 158
specially chartered, confirmation of proceedings . 158
fee for filing certificate ..... 158
stock, amount, etc. ...... 158
stockholders, certificate of shares, to have . . 158
lost, duplicate . . . . . .158
dividends to, employees' and special stock, on . 158
liability . . " 158
bill in equity to enforce . . . .158
procedure ...... 158
proportional assessment . .- . .158
conditions ....... 158
contributions between . . . . .158
defence of suit against corporation to enforce . 158
limit 158
lists, clerk to furnish, when . . . .158
penalty for refusal . . . . .158
special stock, holders of .... 158
loans to, officers' liability for . . . . 158
proxy, voting by . . . . . .158
quorum ........ 158
wages of operatives, liability for . . .158
streets, etc., opening by certain .... 158
damages, liability . . . . .158
regulations, local . . . . . .158
missionary, formation . . . . . .180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
monumental purposes, for, formation . . .180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
mortgage loan investment companies, in general
See also Mortgage Loan Investment Companies.
musical purposes, for, formation ....
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
Odd Fellows, etc., formation .....
poultry, breeding of, formation
See also, supra, charitable and certain other pur-
poses, for.
public service, assuming to be, forbidden, etc. . . 155
291
Section
Page
44
1986
49
1988
51-53
1988
46
1987
54
1988
47
1987
48
1987
20
1981
105
2357
2-9
1977, 1978
9
1978
43
1986
36
1984
6
1977
8
1978
7
1977
9
1978
14
1979
10
1978
10
1978
10
1979
36
1984
43
1986
23
1981
21
1981
22
1981
25,27
1982
45
1987
49
1988
51-53
1988
50
1988
46
1987
45(4)
1987
54
1988
50
1988
47
1987
48
1987
25
1982
44(4)
' 1986
34
1983
35
1983
45(4)
1987
12
1979
13
1979
14
1979
2
2442
2442
173
1-16
2283-2285
180
2
2442
180
2
2442
180
2
2442
4,5
1940
292
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
155
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Continued.
public service — Concluded.
depreciation of property, further provision by certain
employment, etc., by, at request of certain officials,
penalty .....
funds, certain, deposit in national banks, etc.
law, practice by .
motor vehicles, of, certain, compulsory liability in-
surance law exemption .
name, change, legislative petition for, procedure on
use, regulated .......
political contributions by, penalty
securities, certain, of, investment for savings banks,
etc. [see Banks and Banking
(Index p. 119)].
sale, etc., of, exemption ....
stock in, business corporations, holding by
See also, supra, miscellaneous; Canal Com-
panies; Electricity, intelligence,
transmission by; Electric Rail-
roads; Gas and Electric Com-
panies; Public Service Corpora-
tions; Railroads; Street Rail-
ways; Telephone and Telegraph
Companies; Trolley Motors and
Trolley Motor Companies;
Water and Aqueduct Companies.
railroad (see Railroads).
railroad, street railway and steamboat relief, in general
reading rooms, for establishing, etc., formation .
See also, supra, charitable and certain other
purposes, for.
recreation, public, to promote .....
religious purposes, for, formation ....
burial grounds, maintenance by .
See also, supra, charitable and certain other
purposes, for.
religious societies, churches and affiliated bodies, in
general .....
See also Churches; Religious Societies.
reservoir (see Water and Aqueduct Companies).
safe deposit (see, supra, miscellaneous; Safe
Deposit Companies).
savings banks [see Banks and Banking (Index
pp. 116-120)].
scientific purposes, for, formation ....
See also, supra, charitable and certain other
purposes, for.
sole, disseisin of, limitation of action
street railway corporations (see Street Railways).
streets, for planting trees on .
telephone and telegraph companies, in general .
See also, supra, miscellaneous; Carriers, Com-
mon; Telephone and Telegraph
Companies.
temperance and morality, for promoting, formation .
See also, sujrra, charitable and certain other
purposes, for.
trackless trolley companies, in general
See also Trackless Trolley Companies.
trolley motor (see Trolley Motors and Trolley
Motor Companies).
trust companies [see Banks and Banking (Index
pp. 120-126) ].
180
260
Section
5A
24
Page
1941
271
40,41
3177, 3178
155
3A
1940
221
47
2780
90
lA
987
3
5,7
98,99
155
4,5
1940
f 55
1 56
7
640
58
660
llOA
Bid)
1316
156
5
1955
159
86-88
2013, 2014
180
2
2442
180
4
2442
180
2
2442
180
9A
2444
67
1-54
831-838
68
1-12
839-841
2442
3079
180
166
4
1-42
2442
2174-2184
180
2
2442
163
1-11
2130-2132
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS — Concluded.
water and aqueduct (see, supra, miscellaneous;
Water and Aqueduct Com-
panies).
wharves and real estate lying in common, proprietors
of, in general . .179
See also Wharv-es and Real Estate lying in
Common, Proprietors of.
yachting, for encouraging, formation . . 180
See also, supra, charitable and certain other
purposes, for.
CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION, DEPARTMENT
OF.
in general, organization ....
traveling and other expenses
comnnissioner,
in general, annual reports to general j
court .....
appeals from, to tax appeals board, in general
See also Tax Appeals, Board of.
bank tax, fixing ....
distribution to towns, etc.
business corporation tax
corporate franchise tax
corporation taxes generally
distribution .
estate transfer tax
exemptions, certain
gasoline tax
income tax
inheritance tax .
insurance company tax
pubhc institutions, reimbursement for loss
of taxes on, etc
savings banks, departments and savings
bank insurance
stock transfer tax ....
telephone and telegraph companies, tax on
veterans' exemptions, adjustment
See also Tax Appeals, Board of.
appointment, term and salary, bond .
false reports, etc., to, penalty
head of department, to be
traveling expenses .....
powers and duties, in general, administration, appli
cation for ....
bank incorporation, board of, member, to be
banks, publication of facts as to certain .
county officers, returns from, annual report
districts, fire, etc., notice of establishment to
legislative petitions, certain .
mining stocks ....
municipal statistics, annual report, etc.
organization of department
public utilities department, assessment of ex
penses of
treasurers, town, etc., bonds of
trusts with transferable shares
voluntary associations, etc.
water supply, cost of protecting
corporations, as to, in general, certificates and
reports of, inspection, etc
dissolved by statute, revival
14
14
35
44
[ 58
58A
63
63
63
63
63
58
63
65A
59
64A
62
65
63
58
63
64
59
58
14
268
14
14
193
26
167
35
■ 40
48
3
93
44
14
25
41
182
182
111
155
155
Section
1-17
293
Page
2435-2437
2442
1-10
173-175
5
174
46
371
44
498
9,29
671, 677
6-13
679-681
2
777
5
778
51
795
60
800
71
802
25
675
5
778
4
824
5 (17, 22)
689, 690
5,10
810, 812
45
773
25,26
819, 820
28
784
14
672
18A
781
6
806
39,73
701, 709
11
671
2
173
6
3151
1
173
5
174
3
2533
5
209
5
2186
46
371
44
421
63
530
7
99
15-17
1071
44
498
1-10
173-175
11
206
35
433
1-4
2455, 2456
1-4
2455, 2456
165
1366
2
1939
56
1952
294
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION, DEPARTMENT
OF — Continued.
commissioner — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
corporations, as to, in general — Concluded.
forfeitures of corporate franchises, illegal
redemption of bonds, etc., because of 107
names, adoption and change, approval . 155
shareholders, hsts of, approval of form, etc. 155
taxation (see, infra, commissioner, powers
and duties, taxation, as to, corpo-
rations),
unauthorized business, restraint .
violations of law, report to attorney general
Section
Page
aqueduct companies .....
bucketing, engaged in .
business, adoption of business corporation law
approval ....
annual meeting, certificate of change of date
articles, amendment, of . . .
organization, etc., of . . .
capital stock, certificate of issue, etc. .
condition, reports of .
corporate assets, transfer of, notice to .
officers, certificate of change of .
penalties, etc., enforcement
charitable, etc., name, change of
purpose, change of .
co-operative .....
banks, incorporation ....
foreign, in general ....
attorney for ser\'ice on . . .
names ......
gas and electric companies, change of officers
certificate filed with.
incorporation, certificate, etc.
labor organizations, incorporation .
miscellaneous, certain ....
bonds of treasurers, approval of form .
railroads, preferred stock, copy of vote filed with
savings banks, incorporation
street railways, preferred stock, copy of vote
authorizing, filed with .
trust companies, incorporation
taxation, as to, in general, abatements, court, etc.
appearance ....
illegal, etc., certain
petition for, deemed denied, when
annual reports to general court .
court appearance ....
destruction of certain documents
foreign executor, etc., petition for license to
sell, etc. ....
registers of probate, inventories, etc., from
trust, deeds, notice of recording, to
funds with state treasurer, assessments
certificate by treasurer to
corporations, in general, abatement, etc., illegal
etc.
appeals from decisions
books, inspection .
collection
penalties, etc.
155
155
/ 165
1 166
271
156
156
156
156
156
156
63
156
156
180
180
157
170
181
181
181
164
164
180
158
175
160
168
161
172
58
58
58A
58
58
58
204
217
36
58
10
/ 58
1 63
63
63
63
63
9, 10
23
11
2
12-14
4,5
36
3
29
43
11
16, 17
47-50
76
24
52
11
10
7,8
5
1-22
3, 3A, 4
6
29
5
16, 17
1, 9, 33, 36-42
105
44
10
34
10
1
27
6
29
1
30
3
16
31A
28
6
27
71
71
69
72, 73, 75
79
1245
1941, 1942
1945
1942
1939
2171
2174
3176
1954
1963
1967
1957
1959
1968, 1969
804
1962
1970
2444
2444
1972, 1973
2237
2449-2454
2449, 24.50
2451
2142
2135
2446
1976, 1978,
1983-1985
2357
2035
2201
2093
2266
669
676
679
677
669
677
2595
2729
382
677
150
676
802
802
802
803
804
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION, DEPARTMENT
OF — Continued.
commissioner — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
taxation, as to — Continued.
corporations, in general — Concluded.
distribution of proceeds .
property taxed locally, valuation
returns as to property, assessors, by, to
trust funds, certain, assessments on
state treasurer, certification by, to
bank tax, determination of rate, etc.
distribution, etc., to towns, etc.
returns to
business corporations
sale of assets, notice to
corporate franchises .
abatement of local taxes
insurance companies .
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Com
pany, as to .
savings, bank insurance
banks and savings departments
returns ....
trust companies (see, supra, commissioner,
powers and duties, taxation, as to,
corporations, bank tax),
estates, transfer of certain .... 65A
See also Taxation, estates of certain de-
cedents, transfers of.
forest lands, etc., appeal to . . . .61
gasoline, etc., sales ..... 64A
income tax, abatements . . . .62
illegal taxes, of . . . . .58
agreement by certain associations, etc., hav-
ing transferable shares ... 62
enforcement ...... 62
assessment ...... 62
books, records, etc., to be open to auditor, etc. 62
collection ....... 62
distribution to towns, etc. . . . .58
examination under oath, may require . . 62
five per cent deduction, value for . . 62
interest deduction ..... 62
penalties, abatement .. . . . .62
repairs, extraordinary expenses of, deduction 62
returns ....... 62
See also Taxation, incomes, of, returns
rules and regulations by . . . .62
trust estates, etc., as to, agreements as to tax 62
thousand dollar exemption ... 62
See also Taxation, incomes, of.
legacies and successions, abatement of illegal
collection, proceedings for
inspection of papers, etc.
payments, settlements, etc
penalties, etc., recovery
valuation and assessment
Section
295
Page
58
25, 25A
675
63
68A
802
59
83
712
58
28
677
10
6
150
63
2
777
63
5,6
778, 779
63
3
778
63
32-52
787-796
63
76
804
63
53-60
797-800
59
74
710
63
20-29
781-784
63
17, ISA
780, 781
63
18, 18A
781
63
11, 13, 18A
779-781
63
13
780
local taxes, abatements .
amount of annual assessment, deductions
assessors, corporations, returns tOj by ,
correction of improper methods
diminished valuations, statement by, to
exempted property, returns as to, by
1-7
823, 824
4
756
2-12
810-812
43-45, 55
773, 774
27
676
lie)
759
1(e)
759
35-37
771
32
770
39-42
772
18
673
30
769
Qig)
762
3
760
55
774
6(6)
762
7, 22-34, 56 763
768-771, 774
38
772
16
766
12
766
27
676
30-33
821, 822
35
822
7, 14, 15, 23
815, 817, 819
34
822
25-29
819-821
1,8
669, 670
72-74
709, 710
23
697
83
712
4
670
84
712
85,86
712
296
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION, DEPARTMENT
OF — Continued.
commissioner — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
taxation, as to — Concluded.
local taxes — Concluded.
assessors — Concluded.
information, instructions, etc., to
valuation lists
books, lists and returns
collectors, bond, form
books, form .
opinions to .
proceedings against delinquent
tax list, form .
general supervision
lists of property, form, etc.
low valued lands, taken, etc., for taxes, sale
public institutions, reimbursement for loss of,
on .... •
real estate values, data
re\'ision of assessments
telephone and telegraph companies, abate-
ments .....
valuation of property
unpaid taxes, information as to .
values, local, information as to .
veterans' exemption, adjustment
motor vehicles, registered, excise on
ships and vessels, excise on corporations own
ing .
state tax, equaUzation, etc.
stock transfers .....
deputy commissioners, appointment and salaries
powers and duties .....
divisions, in general .....
directors, appointment and salaries, etc.
duties and functions, in general
accounts, division of ....
director, appointment and salary
assistants to, appointment, etc.
county classification, for, appointment, etc
director of accounts, entitled .
absence, disabihty, etc., of, designation of
employee to act
powers and duties, in general
accounting systems, municipal
agriculture, trustees for county aid to,
audit accounts of .
audits, municipal ....
bonds, official, examination
borrowing of money by towns, legislative
petitions ....
county, accovmts, supervision, etc.
appropriations, form
commissioners, expenses, to audit, etc.
record of proceedings, copy to
emergency loans ....
estimates of expenses, etc.
offices, salaries, etc., classification
payments, record, form .
reports, to receive copies .
treasurers, accounts, to prescribe form
certificate accompanying payments to
Section
Page
.58
1-6
669, 670
59
45,49
702, 704
59
45-52
702-705
60
13
718
60
8
718
58
1
669
58
8
670
59
54
705
58
1-8
669, 670
/ 58
5
670
\ 59
29, 30, 32
699, 700
; 60
79
733
'. 58
13-1 7A
672, 673
. 58
6
670
. 59
76
710
. 59
73,74
709, 710
. 59
39-42
701, 702
. 58
7
670
. 58
10
671
. 58
11, 12
671, 672
. 60A
1, 2, 5
752-754
. 63
67
801
. 58
9,10
671
. 64
3-8, 12-14
806-808
14
4
173
. 14
6
174
. 14
1
173
. 14
4
173
. 14
7
174
14
1
173
. 14
4
173
. 14
4
173
. 35
50
373
. 14
7
174
. 14
7
174
. . 14
7
174
. 44
35-43, 45
496-498
. 128
40
1576
. 44
3.5-43, 45
496-498
. 30
20
233
3
8
99
. 35
44-47
371, 372
. 35
29
367
. 34
8
357
. 34
10
358
. 35
36A
368
. 35
28
366
. 35
50-52
373, 374
. 34
9D
' 358
. 35
27
366
. 35
15
364
. 35
41
370
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
297
Chapter
CORPORATIONS AND TAXATION, DEPARTMENT
OF — Concluded.
divisions — Concluded.
accounts, division of — Concluded.
director — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
emergency loans, county
municipal .....
fines, forfeitures, etc., county treasurer to
return statement to
indebtedness, municipal, to be informed of
land court fees, accounts . ...
municipal accounts, audit .
form, etc. .....
statistics, to compile
necessaries of life, town, etc., accounts as to
old papers, may destroy, etc.
report, annual, of town accountant, form
notes, form and certification
Section
town, etc.
designated employee, by
payment, notice to
penalty for failure
town, etc., reports, to receive
witnesses, may summon, etc.
records, county classification titles in, to use
vacancy, etc., in office of, performance of cer-
tain duties .
corporations, division of
director, appointment and salary
powers and duties, in general
See also, supra, commissioner; Corporations
income tax division, assessors, appointment, etc
bond .....
audit of accounts
director, deputies, etc.
assistants to, appointment
districts, establishment
assessors and deputies
assistants to .
collection of tax by
returns, filing with .
powers and duties, in general
See also Taxation, incomes, of.
inheritance taxes, division of
appraisers, appointment, etc.
director, appointment, salary, etc.
powers and duties, in general
See also, supra, commissioner; Taxation,
legacies and successions, of.
local taxation, division of
director, appointment and salary
powers and duties, in general
See also, supra, commissioner.
supervisors of assessors, etc., appointment, etc. .
See also Commonwealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; officers and
employees.
CORPORATIONS, DIVISION OF.
See Corporations and Taxation, Department of,
divisions (Index p. 297).
CORPORATION SOLE.
disseisin of, limitation of action ....
35
44
35
44
185
14
41
14
40
44
41
14
44
14
44
44
41
44
35
14
14
14
14
14
14
11
14
14
14
14
14
62
62
14
62
14
14
14
14
65
14
14
14
14
36A
8(9)
40
28
11
7
57
7
20
46
61
7
23-27
7
25
60
60
45
52
7
1
4
7
4,9
10
12
8
4
9
4
4
39,40
24,31
7,8
1-60
1
4
4
7
1-36
368
489
370
494
2484
174
438
174
411
498
439
174
492-494
174
494
501
501
498
374
174
173
173
174
173, 175
175
155
175
173
175
173
173
772
768, 770
174, 175
758-775
173
173
173
174
813-823
173
173
174
173
260
24
3079
298
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
CORPSES.
See Dead Bodies.
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
See Penal and Reformatory Institutions.
CORRECTION, DEPARTMENT OF.
in general, agents, employment, etc.
duties, etc. .......
state police officers, special, appointment as
Bridgewater state hospital, jurisdiction as to .
contracts, etc., of, no officer to be interested in
defective delinquents, departments for .
drug addicts, departments for ... .
employees, state police officers, special, appointment
as ..... .
establishment .......
identification of prisoners, means of, furnishing to .
institutions under supervision of, drug addicts, de-
partments for care, etc., of, estab-
lishment at .
organization, in general ...
physical training, director of, appointment
duties ......
powers and duties of department, Bridgewater state
hospital, jurisdiction as to
defective delinquents, departments for, commit
ments to ... .
drug addicts, departments for care, etc., of, com
mitments to ...
commissioner, in general, agents, appointment, etc.
employment by public service companies, cer-
tain laws not applicable
appointment and salary ....
clerical assistance, employment ...
expenditures for .....
laborers employed by, wages ...
powers and duties, absent prisoners, etc., supervision
aid, certain prisoners' dependents, to .
discharged prisoners, to ...
Boston, penal institutions commissioner of, re-
ports, annual, by, to
Bridgewater state hospital, medical director, ap
pointment, approval
reconveyance from, of prisoners restored to
sanity .....
regulations, approval ....
compensation for prisoners
contracts, prison, approval
arbitrators for settling, approval
county, commissioners, reports, annual, by, to
treasurers, returns by, to . . .
criminal cases, arrests, etc., reports to
forms ......
defective delinquents, proceedings for discharge
drug addicts, departments for care, etc., of
jails, etc., plans for, to approve
Massachusetts training schools, transfers from
to state farm
mittimus committing a female, abstract, trans
mission to .
parole, board of, information to, as to prisoners
penal, etc., institutions, commonwealth, of, in
general, bills for supphes, etc., ap-
proval .....
contracts on account of ... .
Chapter
Section
Page
27
127
127
123
27
123
123
127
27
147
123
27
27
127
123
123
123
27
271
27
27
124
125
124
124
127
127
125
123
125
127
125
125
127
35
124
124
123
123
34
120
126
127
125
125
4
212
158-163
1564, 1565
127
1558
22A
1483
6
213
117
1510
117
1510
127
1558
1
212
4A
1833
117
1510
1-6
212, 213
3
212
19
1539
22A
1483
113
1509
113
1509
4
212
41
3178
1
212
3
212
2
1514
9
1518
4
1514
3
1514
158-163
1564, 1565
10
1537
48
1525
105
1507
48
1525
48A
1543
49
1525
50
1525
10
1537
40
370
8,9
1515
8
1515
89A, 89B
1501, 1502
124
1512
14
359
16
1459
21
1529
129
1558
54
1525
49,50
1525
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
299
CORRECTION, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued.
commissioner — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
penal, etc., institutions, commonwealth, of, in
general — Continued.
industries at, etc. . . . . .
letter boxes for prisoners, keys, custody
pay rolls, approval . . . . .
prisoners in, absent on permits, etc., super-
vision ......
aid to dependents of ... .
employment (see, supra, commissioner,
powers and duties, penal, etc., insti-
tutions, commonwealth, of, in gen-
eral, industries at, etc.).
female, pregnant, removal to hospital by
order of . . .
expense, payment
physical training
removal to and from
expense, payment
rules ......
solitary imprisonment, records
superintendent or warden, appointment
reports, annual, by, to .
sureties on bonds, approval
supervision and visitation .
Massachusetts reformatory, correction officers
number, approval
fixing of salaries ....
officers, additional, number, fixing
parole clerk, appointment and duties .
prisoners in, classification, rules as to, etc.
instruction, expenditures for, approval
removals to and from
trades, valuable, learning
superintendent, deputy, assistant
bond, removal, etc.
transfers from, industrial school for boys
to ... .
visitors, entertainment, expenditures for, ap-
proval
prison camp and hospital, employees, appoint
ment, approval
industries at .... .
expenses, schedules, approval .
officers, appointment, approval .
prisoners in, government, etc., of, rules
labor (see, supra, commissioner, powers
and duties, penal, etc., institutions,
commonwealth, of, in general, in-
dustries at, etc.).
removals to .
purchases and sales for, approval
reformatory for women, burial place for pris-
oners who die in, holding
employees, salaries, fixing .
instruction of prisoners, rules as to, ap-
proval ....
matrons, number, fixing
Chapter
127
127
125
124
124
Section
51-72
87
54
Page
1545-1549
1552
1525
1514
1514
. 127
118
1556
. 127
123
1557
. 127
19
1539
. 127
79
, 97-102,
1550,
107-
114, 117,
1554r-1556
118, 120
. 127
123
1557
. 124
1
1513
. 127
4
1535
. 125
2
1516
. 127
10
1537
. 125
3
1517
. 124
1,2
1513
1514
'. 125
24
1521
. 125
29
1522
. 125
24
1521
. 125
25
1521
. 127
20
1539
. 127
91
1553
f 120
15
1459
. i 127 79,
97, 99,
100, 102,
1550, 1554
-1557
109
113, 124
. 127
61
1547
. 125
6
1517
. 125
5
1517
i,
. 120
15
1459
. 125
26
1521
. 125
4
1517
. 127
71,
7S, 81, 82
1548, 1550
,1551
. 127
71,82
1548
, 1551
. 125
4
1517
. 127
80
1550
127
79, 109
1550, 1555
125
41
1523
125
32
1522
125
38
1523
125
35
1523
125
31
1522
300
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
CORRECTION, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued.
commissioner — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
penal, etc., institutions, commonwealth, of — Con-
cluded.
reformatory for women — Concluded.
officers, additional, number and salaries . 125
prisoners in, classification, rules for, etc. . 127
employment, domestic service, in, contracts
for .... •
Section
Page
removals to and from
superintendent, deputy, assistant, approval
bond, removal, etc. ...
transfers from, industrial school for girls
to
state farm, employees and officers, appoint-
ment, approval ...
management, etc., by superintendent, ap-
proval ....
prisoners in, deportation, when .
re-arrest, etc., upon return to Massacha
setts .....
removals to and from
support of certain, payment for, amount,
determination
superintendent, salary, fi.\ing
supervision .....
state prison, correction officers, number, ap-
proval .....
officers, additional, number, fixing
prisoners in, classification, rules for, etc.
recreation, etc., assemblages for, consent
removals .....
solitary labor, confinement to, consent
United States courts, sentenced by, pay
ment of expenses, agreement with
salaries of officers, fixing, etc., of
schools at, approval and regulations
visitors, entertainment, e.\i)enditures for, ap-
proval ....
permits .....
refusal of admission to, report to
register of, open to .
warden, deputy, assistant, approval .
bond, removal, etc.
state prison colony, as to
penal, etc., institutions, counties, of, county in-
dustrial farms ....
jails and houses of correction, industries at
prisoners in, classification ....
employment (see, supra, commissioner,
powers and duties, penal, etc., insti-
tutions, commonwealth, of, in gen-
eral, industries at, etc.).
female, aid to discharged
employment, domestic service, in, con-
tracts for .... .
pregnant, removal to hospital by order of
physical training of, system, institution
127
/ 120
\ 127
12.5
125
120
125
125
127
127
127
31,38
20
85
15
110, 111, 113, 124
6
5
15
4,46
45
114
114
79,98-101,107-111,
114, 126
127 126
125 46
125 43
125 13
125 13
127 20
127 34
127 79, 97, 98, 109
127 40
125 11
125 22
127 89
125 14
127 36
127 37
127 37
125 6
125 5
124 1, 5, 6
125
127
2-4, 41A-41E, 49
10,51
126 35, 36
127 51-59,65-77,85,86
127 21
127
159
1522, 1523
1539
15.52
1459
1555-1557
1517
1517
1459
1517, 1524
1524
1556
1556
1550, 1554-1557
1557
1524
1524
1519
1519
1539
1541
1550, 1554, 1555
1542
1518
1520
1553
1519
1541
1542
1542
1517
1517
1513, 1514
1516, 1517,
1523-1525
1537, 1545
1531
1545-1550, 1552
1539
1565
127
85
1552
127
118, 123
1556, 1557
127
19
1539
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
301
Chapter
CORRECTION, DEPARTMENT OF — Continued.
commissioner — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
penal, etc., institutions, counties, of — Concluded.
jails and houses of correction — Concluded.
psychiatric examination
removals to and from
expense of certain, approval
support of certain prisoners upon, ex
pense, approval, etc.
reports as to, to
rules for .
solitary imprisonment, records
supervision and visitation .
prison industries (see, supra, commissioner,
powers and duties, penal, etc., in-
stitutions, commonwealth, of).
probation officers, etc., relations with
removals of employees, etc., of state penal institu
tions .....
Section
Page
127
17
1538
127
79, 99, 101-111,
113, 118
1550,
1554
-1556
127
123
1557
127
124, 126
1557
127
10
1537
124
1
1513
127
4
1535
124
1,2
1513
1514
reports, general court, to .
governor, to .....
retirement of prison, etc., employees .
rules and regulations, changes in certain, sugges-
tions by warden, etc.
penal institutions, in general .
physical training of prisoners .
prison, camp and hospital, prisoners removed to
government, etc. .
industries .....
tools, etc., used in, purchase by agents
prisoners, dealing with certain, according to
conduct, etc.
state prison, schools at .
sheriffs, reports, annual, by, to .
solitary imprisonment ....
state poUce officers, special, appointment by
governor, recommendations .
visits to penal institutions
witnesses in jail ......
deputy commissioners, appointment, salary, duties,
etc. ......
parole, board of, one to serve on .
prisoners, removal, orders for, signing by
pardons, advisory board of, board of parole to be
powers and duties, merits of petitions, consideration
notice to attorney general, district attorneys, etc.,
of petitions ....
report to governor with recommendations .
rules as to meetings, etc. ....
witnesses before, summoning, oaths, fees, etc.
parole, board of, chairman, designation .
how constituted ......
medical assistance to .
members, appointment, salary, etc.
powers and duties, advisory board of pardons, as
annual report to commissioner ,
commissioner's report to include
defective delinquents, parole
drug addicts, departments for care, etc., of, parole
of inmates . . . . .
276
31
124
127
124
32
125
124
127
127
127
127
127
127
127
127
127
124
276
27
27
127
124
127
127
127
127
127
27
27
27
27
124
127
124
124
123
123
99, 100
3232
46
253
6
1514
163
1565
5
1514
46
291
7
1518
1
1513
19
1539
80
1550
51
1545
68
1548
20
1539
89
1553
10
1537
4,47
1535, 1543
127
1558
2
1514
52
3221
2
212
5
212
120
1556
7
1515
154
1563
154
1563
154
1563
154
1563
154
1563
5
212
5
212
5
212
5
212
7
1515
154
1563
7
1515
6
1514
118
1511
118
1511
302
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
/ 124
\ 127
127
127
127
127
124
Chapter
CORRECTION, DEPARTMENT OF — Concluded.
parole, board of — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
permits to be at liberty, granting to prisoners
revocation by .... •
arrest upon, by order of . . .
state prison colony, prisoners removed to
transfers not to affect powers as to
rules and statutes, printing, etc. .
See also Commonwealth, departments, boards,
commissions, etc.; officers and
employees; Public Institutions.
CORRECTION, HOUSES OF.
See Penal and Reformatory Institutions.
CORRECTION OFFICERS.
state prison and reformatory, in ... .
See also Penal and Reformatory Institutions,
commonwealth, of (Index p. 972).
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES.
inmates of certain institutions, for .
public provision for ....••
non-residents, enrolment in .
See also Education, Department of (Index p.
405).
CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS.
pupils, defrauded, action by .... .
rules as to, education department, by . . .
penalty for violation ......
CORROSIVE SUBLIMATE.
sale regulated .......
CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES.
sale, etc., regulated ......
CORRUPTION.
See Bonus; Bribery; Corrupt Practices in Elec-
tions; Elections; Juries and
Jurors; Public Institutions;
Public Officers; Sheriffs, Dep-
uty Sheriffs and Constables.
CORRUPT PRACTICES IN ELECTIONS
constitutional provisions . . . Arts. Ill, XL
election petitions in relation to .... 55
general provisions ....
voting rights, as affecting
See also Elections (Index pp. 418, 419).
COSMETOLOGISTS.
barbering laws not applicable .....
term defined ........
COSTS.
civil cases, in, in general, admission of facts, etc.,
refusal, on call of party, expense
added to .... .
amendments, continuances, etc., as condition of .
amount of damages as affecting, real actions and
replevin .....
superior court, personal actions, in .
appeals, district courts, appellate divisions of,
from ......
co-defendant not joining in .
security for, bond or deposit ....
appeals, etc., full court, to, expense of copies, etc.,
taxed as .... .
arbitrators and referees, award by .
125
69
69
69
93
93
93
270
270
55
51
56
112
112
231
261
261
261
231
231
231
231
261
Section
7
128-139
148
149
137A
139
1
13,24
Page
1515
1558-1560
1562
1562
1560
1560
1513
1519, 1521
7
845
7,8
845
7
845
21
1071
22
1072
23
1072
2
3162
2A
3163
37
1-38
1
54,55
47,58
647
638-649
547
660
87S
87F
1398
1394
69
18
2865
3083
6
4
3082
3082
109
97
98, 99
2875
2871
2871, 2872
135
18
2883
3083
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
COSTS — Continued.
civil cases, in, in general
Continued.
arrest and supplementary proceedings, in
assignees of executors, etc., suits by .
attachment, dissolution by bond, fees, etc., in-
cluded in defendant's
real estate, of, register's fees, taxable in plain-
tiff's
attorney general, private persons suing in name
of, liable for ......
bail, officer's fees, etc., taxed in defendant's
bankruptcy, defendant's, effect on . . .
briefs, printing ......
cases tried together ......
clerks of courts to tax . . . . .
commissioner, corporations, of, fee on service of
process, taxed in .
insurance, of, fee on service of process, taxed
in ..... .
commonwealth, liability for ... .
judgments for, how payable . . . .
private persons suing in name of .
taxed for, attorney general, no travel for .
contract, against several defendants .
counts recovered on, Hmited to .
court records, certified copies of, for .
discretionary, when ......
amendments, continuances, etc., in case of
cases tried together, reduction
equity suits, in ..... .
interrogatories, answers to ... .
district courts, items allowed in ...
trustee process ......
drawings, etc., for ......
endorsement of process to secure
probate bonds, actions on ... .
warehouseman's bond, action on .
See also Practice in Civil Actions.
equity suits, in ......
discovery, bills for .....
insurance commissioner, review of certain
orders of .... .
exceptions, reservation of case on disallowance of,
certain expenses taxed in
executors, etc., against, personal liability for
default, etc., on citation to appear, none
separate execution for .
interrogatories ......
items taxable .......
auditors, compensation, etc. ....
foreign corporations, fee for service, commis-
sioners of insurance and corpora-
tions, etc., on ... .
land court, in .
money in court, offer by defendant
multiplicity of actions, failure to join
new trial, refusal of motion, terms to be taxed
as ..... .
offer of judgment as affecting ....
photographs, etc., for
plans, etc., for ......
Chapter
[224
< 261
[262
231
223
223
261
262
261
/231
1261
261
261
181
175
261
261
261
261
235
261
261
261
261
261
261
261
261
261
261
231
205
105
261
261
175
231
230
228
230
231
261
221
175
181
185
261
261
231
231
261
261
Section
Page
16,21
2826, 2828
23,26
3084, 3085
4
3088
6
2850
122, 126
2816, 2817
65
2805
15
3083
8
3090
2
3081
109
2875
25
3085
8
3082
19
3084
4
2450
154
2387
14
3083
16
3083
15
3083
17
3083
7
2924
9
3082
25A
3085
13
3083
18
3083
8
3082
13
3083
27
3085
26
3085
27
3085
25A
3085
42-48
2859
26
2609
3
1212
13
3083
12
3083
113B
2365
119
2878
8, 12
2845, 2846
6
2839
9
2846
66
2865
23-27
3084, 3085
61
2782
154
2387
4
2450
21,33
2486, 2489
5
3082
7
3082
130
2881
74, 75
2867
25A
3085
25A
3085
304
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
COSTS — Continued.
civil cases, in, in general — ■ Continued.
prevailing party to recover
counts recovered on, limited to
real actions and replevin
superior court, no recovery, when .
probate courts, in .
public records, certified copies .
real actions, in ....
reple\an, in .... .
second action for same cause stayed, when
security for, appeals and removals from district
courts, bond or deposit .
shire town, trial in other than designated
small claims procedure, in
removal to superior court, bond, etc., to
speedy trials, on motions for
superior court, in, damages not exceeding one
hundred dollars, etc.
items allowed in .
supreme judicial court, appellate divisions, ap
peals from, items taxable
briefs for arguments in .
items allowed in .
taxation by clerk ....
appeal to court ....
costs, allowance
execution, pending, bond .
double or treble costs .
no fee for .....
notice to adverse party, when
tender, as affected by . . .
travel, for, district courts, in
supreme judicial and superior courts, in
trustee process, in ...
trustee process, in, in general
items in district courts .
tender after wage attachment, effect
travel, for .
unnecessary actions, in case of .
double, etc., appeal from order dismissing certain
appeals
cemeteries, tombs, etc., closing, appeals to su
perior court .
district courts, frivolous reports to appellate divi
sion ....
interest on small loans, recovery of illegal
manner of taxing ....
registration of land, adverse claim, frivolous
etc. ....
supreme judicial court, award on frivolous excep'
tions, etc.
venue, wrong .....
witness fees, false certificates as to
writs of error, on ... .
executions for, bond to release attached personalty,
action on . . .
commonwealth, in favor of
executor, etc., separate, against
guardian ad litem ....
insolvency proceedings, in
new, scire facias for .
partition proceedings, in .
Chapter
Section
Page
261
1
3081
261
9
3082
261
6
3082
261
4
3082
21.5
45
2685
261
25A
3085
261
6
3082
247
5, 6, 9, 13, 16
3002
-3005
255
39
3065
261
6
3082
261
10
3082
231
98, 99, 104, 106, 107
2871
-2873
261
24
3084
218
22, 25
2746
,2747
218
23
2746
231
59
2862
261
4
3082
261
23
3084
231
109
2875
261
25
3085
261
23
3084
261
19
3084
261
20
3084
261
22
3084
261
21
3084
261
11
3082
262
4
3088
261
19
3084
2.32
12,13
2900
261
26
3085
261
23
3084
261
27
3085
246
68-83
2999-3001
261
27
3085
246
29
2992
261
27
3085
261
7
3082
231
114
231
140
261
185
211
223
262
250
223
2.58
230
201
216
236
241
133
40
2882
1408
108
2875
106
1732
11
3082
112
2509
10
2653
1
2794
62
3102
8
3016
95
2811
4
3070
9
2846
35
2573
175
2725
62
2943
22
2970
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
305
COSTS — Continued.
civil cases, in — Continued.
executions for — Concluded.
probate, bonds, actions on certain
cases, in ... .
summary process to recover land, in
trustee process, in .
Chapter
205
215
239
246
will, concealment proceedings, in . . .
writ of entry against commonwealth, in
specific proceedings, in, absentees, petition for
appointment of receiver for, how
paid .....
betterment assessments, abatement, petitions for
di\dsion, when .....
lessee's contribution, petition to determine
building law appeals, in certain
burnt, dilapidated buildings, proceedings to abate
carrier, to, delivering goods under lost bill of lading
cemeteries, etc., appeals to superior court from
order closing
certiorari, writ of .
zoning law, under
constable's bond, suits on, endorsers for
discovery, in equity suits for
divorce proceedings ....
easement, action by claimant of
eminent domain ....
recognizance to county for
equity suits, in ....
discovery, bills for
execution debtor, redemption suit by
error, writs of .
fish ways, land takings for certain
flats, boundaries ....
forfeited goods, libel ....
fraudulent attachment, petition to dissolve
gifts to counties, towns, etc., bills to enforce, etc.
guardian ad litem ....
gypsy moth assessment, appeals
information by commonwealth .
insolvency proceedings
insolvent estates of deceased persons, claims
against, appeals
interpleader proceedings .
sa^^ngs bank deposits .
involuntary trespass, tender as affecting
land court proceedings
libel suits consolidated, apportionment
hens, enforcement of certain
buildings, etc., on ...
mandamus proceedings
mortgages, suits to redeem
motor vehicle, accident cases, service on registrar,
taxation of fee .
liability policies and bonds, cancellation, judicial
review of finding, etc., of tax appeal
board ......
premium rates, etc., judicial review of order,
etc., of insurance commissioner
offensive trades, appeals from orders as to .
overflow of land, dams, caused by, petitions for
compensation ....
191
245
200
80
80
80
143
139
108
114
249
40
41
261
208
187
79
80A
34
79
261
261
236
250
131
240
257
223
214
201
132
245
216
/ 1
\
i
198
231
168
242
185
231
255
254
249
244
90
175
175
111
Section
31
45
3
69, 70, 72, 74,
75,80
14
12
2
9
15
11
56
2
17
40
4
27A
93
12
38
4
38-40
13
18
38
13
12
41
8
34
22
10
111
3(11)
35
20
5, 12
174, 175
15
40,41
36
8
21,33
84
29
22
5
24
3E
113D
113B
150
Page
2610
2685
2955
2999-3001
2527
2985
2562
919
921
920
1778
1704
1279
1408
3013
414
446
3083
2636
2514
914, 915
927
360
914
3083
3083
2941
3016
1627
2963
3069
2814
2668
2573
1657
2985
2725
2558
2858
2210
2974
2486, 2489
2868
3062
3054
3013
2981
991
2367
2365, 2366
1363
253 18, 23, 24, 28, 43 3040-3042, 3044
306
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COSTS — Concluded.
civil cases, in — Concluded.
specific proceedings, in — Concluded.
partition proceedings .....
poor persons, assessment of support on kindred .
probate, bonds, actions on certain, endorsers for .
cases ........
prostitution, houses of, abatement as nuisances .
quahaug fisheries, commission to investigate, etc.,
petitions for • .
quo warranto proceedings ....
railroad crossings, grade, petition to aboUsh
real, actions .......
estate, sale by executors, etc., upon objection to
hcense for .....
replevin ........
property held under lien ....
reservoir company, fiowage of land, petition for
compensation ....
re\aew, writs of ..... .
small claims procedure .....
stockholder's liability, enforcement, bond to secure
summary process to recover land
tax appeals .......
title to land, proceedings to settle
vacating of judgment, petitions for .
warehouseman, bond of, suits on . . .
delivering goods under lost receipt, etc. .
ways, as to, recognizance to county to secure
defect in, recovery over by city or town against
gas or electric company
will, concealment proceedings ....
workmen's compensation cases ....
criminal cases, in, acquitted, etc., persons not liable
for ......
butter, cheese, etc., analysis of sample .
certification of certain, district to superior court
error, writ of, discharge of defendant on
fine, inclusion in .
maximum, in addition to .
intoxicating Liquors, proceedings to forfeit, etc.
items, in general .......
town, etc., county treasurer to pay to, when .
COSTUMED DEBT COLLECTORS.
penalty for employing certain .....
COTTON.
buildings, in, automatic sprinklers, as requiring, penalty
contaminated, use in articles of bedding, etc., forbid-
den, penalty ....
fraud in sale by weight, penalty ....
manufacture, etc., of certain articles containing, regu-
lated, penalty ....
second hand, use in articles of bedding, etc., regu-
lated, penalty ....
spinning, etc., of, lien for ......
storage, etc., in certain buildings restricted, penalty .
tenement house laws, under, storage, etc., when for- J 144
bidden .....
COTTON ROOT.
sale regulated ......
COTTON SEED.
oil, sale, certain laws not to apply to, when
COUNCIL AND COUNCILLORS.
See Executive Council; Governor and Council
Section
Page
241
22
2970
117
11
1429
205
26
2609
21.5
45
2685
139
11, 12
1705, 1706
130
89
1600
249
9-11
3014
1.59
75
2009
261
6
3082
204
10
2597
/247
5, 6, 9, 13, 16
3002-3005
\261
6
3082
255
39
3065
253
43
3044
250
26,34
3019, 3021
218
22, 25
2746, 2747
1.58
54
1988
239
3, 13
2955, 2957
58A
12, 13
681
240
3
2958
250
19
3018
105
3
1212
105
21
1215
82
2,31
939, 946
164
74
2155
191
14
2527
152
14
1915
278
14
3256
94
60
1102
276
44
3219
250
12
3017
280
6
3274
280
6
3274
1.38
72
1700
280
6
3274
280
2
3273
272
97
»
3198
148
26,27
1851
94
271
1159
94
305
1165
94
270-273, 276, 277
1158-1160
94
272
11.59
255
31A, 31B
'3062
148
24,34
1851, 1853
/ 144
74
1802
\ 145
4
1810
270
2
3162
112
35
1381
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
307
COUNCILLOR DISTRICTS.
division of commonwealth into
COUNCILMAN.
civil service
Chapter
/ Art. LXXI
I 57
accused persons entitled to
appointments, recommendations for,
by, regulated . . . .31
See also City Councils; Common Councils.
COUNSEL.
[ Arts. VI, XIV
I Art. XII
• 1 263
[ 276
assignment by court in criminal cases, inmates of
reform schools, to ... 278
capital cases, in, assignment, etc. .... 277
legislative (see General Court).
See also Attorneys at Law; City and Town Solici-
tors.
COUNSELLORS AT LAW.
See Attorneys at Law.
COUNSEL TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES.
appointment, duties, assistants, etc. .
proposed legislation, submission to .
See also General Court.
COUNSEL TO THE SENATE.
appointment, duties, assistants, etc. .
proposed legislation, submission to .
See also General Court.
COUNTER-CLAIM.
assignee of non-negotiable chose in action, subject to
See also Set-off.
COUNTERFEITING.
See Forgery and Counterfeiting.
COUNTIES.
actions by and against, no entry fee payable by . 262
process against, service . . . . r 223
venue 223
agricultural schools in certain ..... 74
See also Vocational Education.
agriculture, aid to, by . . . . 128
board of examiners, election of certain officers in, as to 54
boards, commissioners, etc., clerk, to record proceed-
ings, to designate . . . .66
funds of, in custody of county treasurer . . 35
public records of, custody ..... 66
bonds, etc., of, registration ..... 107
See also County Finance.
Boston, public buildings for Suffolk, to provide . . 34
See also Suffolk County.
boundaries, determination by land court . . . 42
flats, of, land court jurisdiction ... 185
highway maps to show ..... 81
marine, of commonwealth, as affecting . . .34
boundary line, venue of crime near . . . 277
bridges, regulation of speed upon, maintained, etc., by 85
repair, etc., of certain, duties as to . . .84
buildings of, burning, penalty ..... 266
county police to preserve order in . . .147
defacement, etc., of, arrests for, by county police . 147
defacing, penalty ...... 266
fire, etc., damaged by, emergency loans for . . 35
liens, not subject to ..... . 254
See also Buildings.
Section
16
5
38
16
47-49, 55, 56
Page
72
664
246
11, 12
26
3104
3219
3257
3242, 3243
3
51-55
107, 108
30
33
235
3
61-55
107, 108
30
33
235
/216
35
2697
1.231
5,6
2850
4
3088
28, 36, 37
2799
,2800
6
2795
25-37
881, 882
40-45
1576
1577
122
626
6
827
27A
366
6
827
4-6
1244
1245
3
356
12
455
1
2481
1
930
1
355
57
3243
20
969
3
956
2,3
3116
8
1835
8
1835
97
3135
36A
368
6
3050
308
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COUNTIES — Continued.
buildings of — Concluded.
repairs of, etc., commissioners' annual report as
to 35
contracts for . . . . . . .34
estimates as to, preparation .... 35
suits for injuries to . . . . . .35
See also, infra, public buildings,
claims against, payment ...... 35
clerks of courts of (see Clerks of Courts).
contracts, regulated . . . . . • i q-
filing, docketing, etc. ...... 34
corporations for certain purposes, to be . . .34
costs, etc., certain, accruing to, recognizance for . 34
councillor districts, assigned to .... 57
court, expenses, payment by . . . . .213
houses, to provide ...... 34
erection and repair ...... 34
defective ways, bridges, etc., liability for . . . 229
drains, obstruction of, liability to, in tort for . . 83
Dukes, special provisions as to (see Dukes County,
County of).
emergencies in administration, borrowing of money 35
eminent domain, takings by, commissioners to make . 79
employees, half holidays for . . . .34
See also, infra, officers and employees; Labor,
public employees.
retirement system for ...... 32
See also Retirement Systems and Pensions.
finances (see County Finance).
fines, forfeitures, payable to
returns
fireproof offices, to provide
gifts, etc., to, enforcement
hawkers, etc., licenses for
highways, building lines on
construction
See also Ways, public.
houses, correction, of (see, infra, jails, houses of correc-
tion, etc.).
indu-strial farms [see Penal .'VNd Reformatory In-
stitutions (Index p. 985)].
injured workmen, compensation to
injuries to property by, damages, award .
See also, supra, eminent domain,
insane, etc., persons, commitment expenses, to pay
no responsibility as to support, etc.
insolvency courts, to provide court rooms for
institutions, eight hour law not applicable to
emergency loans for ....
funds, custody .....
libraries, advice to ... .
water works, emergency supply
jails, houses of correction, etc., erection and repair
to provide .......
See also Penal and Reformatory Institutions,
counties, of (Index pp. 985, 986).
laboratories, bacteriological, maintenance by .111
laborers, workmen, etc., in service of, compensation to
injured, etc.
land court, rooms for sittings, etc., to provide
land in different counties, venue, etc.
law libraries, inhabitants to have access to
maps, changes in, custody, etc.
Section
26
17
28
20
10
17
34
9B-9E, 17
1
18
2
8
3
14, 17
1
9
36A
2
16
20-25
184
Page
365
359
366
364
363
359
368
358, 359
355
860
664
2664
356
359
2841
951
368
903
359
276-281
280
2
3273
35
40
370
34
3
356
214
3(11)
2668
101
23
1196
82
6,7
940
82
1-16
939-943
152
69-75
1930
1931
79
9-14
906-908
123
74
1496
123
2
1478
216
14
2694
149
36
1870
35
36A
368
35
27A
366
78
15
900
40
40
417
34
14,17
359
34
3
356
1370
. 152
69-75
1930, 1931
. 185
1
2481
. 223
12
2796
. 78
3
898
. 34
2
356
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
309
COUNTIES — Continued.
masonry inspectors employed by, qualifications .
motor vehicles of, employees, etc., operating, protec-
tion ......
insurance exemption ......
Nantucket, special provisions for (see Nantucket
County).
officers and employees, bonds, examination, etc.
new, when required ....
reimbursement for premium
surety, company required ....
term defined as to
bonus, etc., to, penalty ....
bribery of officers, penalty and disqualification
compensation for overtime ....
contracts, interest in certain, penalty
delinquent, notice to district attorney .
failure to elect certain, vacancies, etc., proceedings
on ... .
fees, fines, etc., returns
fraud or embezzlement by, penalty
evidence ......
forfeiture and disqualification
larceny by, forfeiture and disqualification
letters, official, of, dimensions
motor vehicles, county, operating, protection
official authority, improper use, penalties
See also Elections.
payments by, returns ....
political contributions as affecting, penalties
quo warranto proceedings against
retirement systems for
rosters of certain ....
salaries, etc., classification
See also County Personnel Board.
imclaimed funds with, disposal
Chapter
31
35
90
30
30
35
35
4
268
268
35
268
35
54
35
266
266
268
268
34
35
55
56
35
55
56
249
32
35
35
,. ., , / Art.
women eligible .....<
penal and reformatory institutions (see Penal and
Reformatory Institutions).
pensioners, not to be paid for certain services
pensions for employees, court officers
prison employees .....
probation officers .....
veterans .......
See also Retirement Systems and Pensions
police, county, appointment, etc.
population, tenn defined ....
positions, etc., in service of, citizens' preference
classification ......
powers, in general ......
preventoria, tubercular children, for
prison-made articles, use in state departments, insti-
tutions, etc.
probation officers, money collected by, to be paid to
when .....
pensions for certain .....
salaries, etc., to pay .....
public, buildings, to provide ....
erection and repair .....
security for payment to sub-contractors by con
tractor on .
suits for injuries to .
. 35
LXIX
34
32
32
32
32
32
147
4
31
35
34
111
127
276
32
276
34
34
149
35
83,
Section
Page
41
251
28
366
lA
987
20
233
20
233
43.4
371
43A
371
7(40)
113
9-12
3153, 3154
7,8
3152
55
375
11,12
3153, 3154
21
364
142-147
632-634
40
370
51
3125
53
3125
8
3152
8
3152
21
361
28
366
28-31
645
61-64
661
40,41
370
9-15
641, 642
56, 59-61
660, 661
12
3014
20-25
276-281
50,53
373, 374
48-56
372-375
23A
365
-
71
3A
356
91
304
66, 67, 91
296, 304
46-48, 91
291, 304
75, 76, 91
298, 304
50, 56-59
292, 293
8
1835
7(41)
113
19
246
48-56
372-375
1
355
85-85B
1348, 1349
63^0
1545-1547
93
3230
75,76
298
88, 89, 94
3228-3230
3
356
14, 17
359
29
1868
20
364
310
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COUNTIES — Continued.
public — Concluded.
improvements, assessment of cost .
See also Betterments, Assessment of.
schools, forfeitures by town, etc., payable to .
works, contracts for (see Labor, public employees)
employment on (see Labor, public employees)
security for payments by contractor on
railroad grade crossings, abolition
See also Railroads, crossings (Index p. 1107).
real estate, conveyance .....
recognizances to, costs, etc., eminent domain proceed-
ings, in
petition for construction, etc., of highway, upon
required, when
records, county commissioners'
custody
fireproof vaults for
ink, standard, for
preservation, etc.
relative to land, copies
titles of county officers, etc., in
registers of deeds, salaries, to pay
registry of deeds, term defined for purpose of
representatives in general court, apportionment | Art. LXXI
to .... 1
retirement of county employees
See also RETiRE\nENT Systems and Pensions.
road material prepared by prisoners, sale to
salaries paid by, classification ....
See also County Salaries, Offices, etc
Classification of.
commissioners' report as to .
how payable ....
increases regulated
seal, adoption, custody, use, etc.
service of process against
sheriffs, election ....
fees, payable to .
salaries, to pay ....
shore reservations, establishment
state highways apportioned to
lands, transfer to, for highway purposes
Suffolk, special provisions for (see Suffolk County)
suits on securities of, etc., treasurer may prosecute
tort for personal injuries against, limitation
training schools for truants, etc., duties as to
payments for support of inmates .
treasurers (see County Treasurers).
trial justices, accommodations for, to provide . . 219
tuberculosis hospitals (see Hospitals, tuberculosis,
for).
veterans, retirement, etc. .....
wages, weekly payment by .... .
waters, jurisdiction over certain ....
ways, county funds, constructed, etc., by, aid in main-
tenance .....
defects in, liability for .....
See also Ways, in general.
monuments on, penalty for failure to establish, when
public, maintenance of state-improved .
Section
Page
. 80
1
917
71
34
861
. 149
29
1868
. 159
70
2007
. 34
14
359
-f 34
. 1 79
18
360
38
914
. 82
2
939
. 34
18, 19
360
. 34
9A-9E
358
. 66
6
827
. 66
11
828
. 66
2
826
. 66
1
826
. 66
5
827
. 35
52
374
. 36
33,38
382
36
12
378
LXXI
-
71, 72
57
4
667
. 32
20-25,
32-34,
276-281,
36
-38, 91
287-289, 304
. 127
76,78
1550
. 35
48-56
372-375
. 35
26
365
. 35
16, 19
364
. 35
34
, 53-55
368, 374, 375
. 34
14
359
. 223
28
, 36, 37
2799, 2800
/ 37
• 1 54
1
383
159
636
. 37
22
386
. 37
17,21
385, 386
. 45
23A-23C
507
. 81
8
932
30
V
44A
238
)•
. 35
20
364
. 260
4
3075
. 77
1
894
. 77
1,6
894, 895
2761
32
149
34
50, 56-59
148
1
292, 293
1895
355
84
1 84
■\229
llA
15-26
1
958
960-963
2841
86
f 81
1 90
1
25
34 (2a)
973
935
1008
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS
COUNTIES — Concluded.
ways — Concluded.
state funds, improved by, maintenance .
winter, highways open in, state co-operation
assessments payable to Highway Fund
COUNTS, DECLARATIONS, IN.
account annexed, on
breaches assigned in
common ....
money payable, for
contract and tort, joinder
interest claim in . . .
misjoinder, demurrer, as cause for
one for each cause of action
separate, in joint suit for labor debts
unproven, striking out of
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS.
See Vocational Education.
COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE, TRUSTEES FOR.
See AoRicuLTiTRE, county aid to.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
in general, annual report .....
trustees for county aid to agriculture, report of.
LAWS.
311
ipter
Section
Page
81
25
935
84
11
958
90
34
1008
231
7(9)
2852
231
7(4)
2851
231
7(7)
2851
231
7(8)
2851
231
7(6)
2851
231
7(10)
2852
231
18(1)
2854
231
7(4)
2851
231
2
2850
231
86
2869
35
to include ....
128
assistant clerks ......
221
awards by, interest on judgment .
235
board hearing tax appeals in lieu of, appeal, etc.
59
breach of duty by, forfeiture
34
clerks of, clerks of the courts to act as .
221
clerical employees .....
34
deputy assistant to act for
221
highway, etc., petitions, filing with
. 82
records, duties as to
34
state highway, etc., discontinuance, etc., filing wit!
1 81
temporary, appointment, duties, etc.
. 34
[f221
1262
deputy sheriffs, etc., attending, fees, etc., how paic
election .......
1 54
certificates ......
54
death after ......
54
failure to elect, special ....
54
no two from same town, etc.
54
record of vote for, transmission, etc. .
54
expenses, audit and payment
34
failure to choose, vacancy, etc., proceedings .
54
jury service, exempt from ....
234
letters, official, dimensions ....
34
meetings .......
34
disorderly conduct at ... .
34
records of proceedings ....
34
contents, definition, etc.
34
classification titles in .
35
definition ......
34
docket ......
34
extended record . . . . ' .
34
file
34
other times, at .... .
34
payments ordered, of .
34
sheriff to attend, when ....
37
Middlesex, of, to act in Revere and Winthrop
34
Nantucket, of, special provisions .
34
officers acting as, application of laws to
34
petitions to, filing fee .
262
highways, etc., as to, filing
82
26,27
365, 366
40
1576
4
2771
8
2924
64
708
22
361
3
2771
11
358
7,14
2772, 2773
39
948
9A, 10
358
12
933
11
358
75
2785
12
3092
4
356
62, 158
610, 635
122
626
145
633
144
633
158
635
112
623
8
357
144
633
1
2914
21
361
9
357
13
359
10
358
9A
358
52
374
9A-9E
358
9B
358
9E
358
9C
358
19 •
360
9D
358
16
385
4,7
356, 357
4,5
356
20
360
4
3088
39
948
312
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — Continued
in general — Concluded.
processes, senace ......
public service companies, employment by, penalty
for influencing
railroads, free passes, etc., by, penalty
removal by supreme judicial court
salaries ....
service of process on . .
Suffolk, in, special provisions
temporary, appointment
term of office
vacancy, absence, interest, etc., proceedings in case of
witnesses before, fees .
non-attendance as contempt
oath, administration
summoning ....
warrant to compel attendance .
associate commissioners, compensation
duties .....
election .....
certificates of, to . . .
death after ....
failure to elect, special
no two from same town, etc.
record of vote for, transmission, etc.
jury service, e.xempt from
term ......
vacancy, proceedings in case of
powers and duties, general provisions
abatement of local taxes, appeals to
tax appeals board, to, in lieu of
tax commissioner may appear before
agricultural schools, certain, trustees
agriculture, county aid to, budget
trustees for, appointment .
assessors, appointment
penalty on delinquent towns, etc.
autopsies, district attorney to certify to, etc
betterment assessments, abatement, etc.
books and supplies for district courts, audit of
bills .
borrowing money
boulevards, metropolitan, concurrence in taking of
lands for
boundaries, town, etc., marks, etc., removal
ways, of, monuments to show .
bridges, orders to repair
railroad, etc., repair, may petition for
speed on .....
buildings, county, to erect, repair, etc. .
cemeteries, land takings for .
classification of county salaries, offices, etc.
clerks of the courts, extra clerical assistance for, ap
proval
traveling expenses, audit .
contempt, may punish for
contracts, county
fifing, docketing, etc.
Chapter
Section
220
271
160
211
34
223
34
54
34
54
34
54
262
233
34
233
233
34
34
34
54
54
54
54
54
54
234
34
54
54
34
59
60A
58A
59
58
74
128
128
41
41
38
80
218
35
92
42
86
84
159
85
34
114
35
221
221
34
34
34
Page
2767
40
3177
199
2070
4
2652
5,7
356, 357
37
2800
4,5
356
144
633
4
356
158
635
12
359
144, 146
633
29
3094
5
2902
13
359
1-3
2901
2902
6
2902
7
357
12
359
4
356
62, 158
610, 635
122
626
145
633
144
633
158
635
112
623
1
2914
4
356
158
635
144, 146
633
14
359
64
708
2
753
6
679
64
708
1
669
26-28
881
44
1577
40
1576
27
432
4
426
7
390
10
920
39
2750
36-38
368, 369
80
1060
10
455
1
973
2-4
956, 957
84
2013
20
969
14
359
11-14
1402,
1403
48-54
372-374
102
2789
99
2789
13
359
17
359
9B-9E, 17
358
, 359
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
county treasurer, accounts .
appointment, etc., to fill vacancy
bond ......
certificate of election
clerical assistance to, to approve
oath, to take and record .
payments by, certain
returns of votes for ....
secretary, state, to notify of vacancy .
temporary, to appoint
traveling expenses, to audit, etc.
See also County Treasurers.
court, enforcement of duties
houses, jails, etc., to erect, repair, etc.
officers, compensation
dimensions of motor trucks, special permits
disbursements of county funds, not to make
district, attorneys, expenses .
courts, clerical assistance for
law books for ....
office, main, of clerks, designation .
traveling expenses, audit
dogs .......
See also Dogs.
drains for highways
drawbridges ....
elections, certificates to certain officers
records of certain votes, examination, etc.
transmission to .
special, to fill vacancies
emergency expenditures, borrowing for
eminent domain, takings by
costs on proceedings before
recognizance
estimates of county expenses
agricultural schools .
agriculture, county aid to, items
exclusive fishery, chairman as arbitrator
expenditures, appropriations, in excess of
fences, etc., on ways, removal, etc.
ferries ......
fire, enginemen, appointment to private engines
patrol, state .....
gravel pits, purchase, etc.
habitual truants, etc., parole and discharge
half holidays for county employees
highways, appeals from municipal action
land court proceedings affecting, notice to
laying out, etc. ....
partial decrees ....
record of municipal action
relocating, etc., concurrent jurisdiction, when
slope easements .....
See also, infra, powers and duties, ways;
Ways, public, highways (Index
pp. 1466-1468).
houses of correction (see, infra, powers and duties,
jails, etc.).
industrial farms, county . . . . .
information, public works department, to
insane, etc., expenses of commitment
LAWS.
313
ipter
Section
Page
35
36,44
368, 371
54
143
633
35
3
362
54
121
626
35
7
363
35
3
362
35
10,11
363
54
121, 123
626
54
146
633
35
2
362
35
8
363
35
35
368
34
14
359
221
75
2785
90
19
998
35
10
363
12
24
162
218
69,70
2756
218
39
2750
218
81
2759
218
81
2759
140
160-162, 165,
169, 171
1744-1747
83
4
950
85
26,27
970
54
121
626
54
121, 123
626
54
112
623
54
143
633
35
36A
368
79
2
903
79
38
914
34
18
360
35
28
366
74
28
881
128
44
1577
131
46
1630
35
33,34
368
86
5
974
88
1-7
978, 979
48
33
524
48
28A
523
82
38
948
77
8
896
34
16
359
82
19
943
185
39
2490
82
1-16, 29, 39
939-943, 946,
948
82
5,11
940, 942
82
18
943
82
17
943
82
7
940
126
35-39
1531, 1532
81
2
930
123
74
1496
314
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
interest rate on county securities ....
jails, etc., books, accounts, etc., of, accessible to
employees, retirement of certain, recommendations
inspectors of, as .
masters or keepers, accounts, allowance, etc.
examination .....
advances to, for expenses
amount, to approve ....
certificate accompanying applications for, to
approve ....
statement of expenditures, to approve .
forfeitures by, for neglect, etc., to recover
removal by superior court upon complaint by
ofRcers, assistants, etc., service .
disability, retired for, re-examination
prisoners in, aid to discharged, etc., to approve
conversation with, apart, by .
female, employment, domestic service, in, con-
sent by . . .
pregnant, liberty permits for, to grant
instruction .....
land improvement by labor of
liberty permits for, to grant .
information to board of probation
revocation ....
arrest, etc., upon, by order of .
nightwalkers, sentenced as, discharge
refractory, solitary imprisonment .
release on parole ....
information to board of probation
return to prison
support, payment for, agreement as to amount
provision for houses of correction in each county,
except Dukes, by .
road material prepared by prisoners in, sale to
rules, as to houses of correction, to enforce
record of proceedings to be kept .
by, restriction as to .
solitary imprisonment in, notice to
supplies, procuring by, except in Suffolk county
commissions, etc., prohibited .
specific rations, etc., may order
laboratories, bacteriological ....
land court, rooms, etc., to provide
landing places ......
law libraries, payments to .
low land, swamps, etc., improvement
roads, ditches, etc., to, construction .
maps, county ......
medical examiners, fees, etc.
meridian lines, posts showing, care
mosquito breeding areas ....
motor vehicle excise tax, appeals .
oaths, may administer ....
overflow of ways, dams, by, proceedings before
See also Dams; Mills and Mill Dams.
parks, assumption of care by commonwealth
patrol of forests .....
pensions, probation officers, for
personnel board, county
police oflBcers, county, appointment
35
/ 126
\ 127
32
126
126
126
126
126
126
126
127
127
126
32
127
126
127
127
127
127
127
276
127
127
127
127
127
276
127
127
126
127
126
126
124
127
126
126
126
111
185
88
78
252
252
34
38
97
252
60A
34
253
132A
48
32
35
147
Section
39
2
8
46
1, 2, 26
29
2
30-32
30
31
32
5,8
13
18
22 (6-8, 10)
164, 165
2
85
142
92,93
84
128, 140-142
100
148
149
143
44
141
100
141, 149
125
76
11
11
1
43
28
28
34
184
1
15-18
4
5B, 9
16-19, 23
2
19
1
5B
2
13
33-38
2
28A
75,76
48
Page
370
1527
1536
291
1526, 1527, 1530
1530
1527
1531
1531
1531
1531
1536
1538
1529
278, 279
1566
1527
1552
1561
1553
1551
1558, 1560, 1561
3232
1562
1562
1561
1542
1561
3232
1561, 1562
1557
1528
1550
1528
1528
1513
1542
1530
1530
1531
1370
2481
980, 981
898
3028, 3032
3036, 3037
356
392
1169
3028
753
359
3042, 3043
1662
523
298
372
1835
INDEX TO GENERAL . LAWS.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — Continued.
powers and duties — Continued.
preventoria, tuberculosis ....
prison contracts, arbitrators to settle, to approve
probate, courts, rooms, etc., provision for
stenographers in ....
records, rearrangement, renewal, etc.
judges and registers, traveling expenses
probation officers, compensation, to approve .
funds in hands of, approval of claims
proprietors of general fields, abatement of assess
ments on
public records, certain .
qualification of officers by, return
railroads, Boston, in, city council to act as, relative
to . . .
crossings, alteration and abolition
private ....
public ways, at .
standing wood, removal
ways, of, to determine manner
embankments, fences, culverts, etc.
eminent domain takings by, award of damages
injuries to land, etc., by, award of damages
location, form of description in office
purchased land, filing description
real estate of county, may sell, etc.
recognizance of applicant for damages
registers of deeds, appointment to fill vacancy
certificate of election
clerical assistance to
indexes, estimates of expense
new, copies .
oath and bond
office hours, may change .
removal ....
returns of votes for .
second assistants, approval of appointment, etc.
secretary, state, to notify, of vacancy
temporary, to appoint
reports, commissioner of correction, to, annually
forfeiture for neglect
representative districts .... Art
reservoirs, mill dams, etc., safety
report of examinations, etc.
retirement, officers of jails, etc.
probation officers
system for certain counties, etc.
road material, prepared by prisoners, sale to
purchase, etc., of land for
seal for county .
selectmen, etc., penalty for not choosing, fixing
shore reservations in towns, etc. .
state highways ....
surveyors, land, record book for .
tax, appeals board, meeting places
county .....
, local, abatement, appeals to
persons to assess, to appoint, when
See also, suj/ra, powers and duties, abatement
of local taxes,
training schools for school offenders
discharges, etc., from . . , . .
Chapter
Section
111
127
215
215
215
217
276
276
179
66
34
160
159
160
160
160
160
160
79
79
160
160
34
34
54
54
36
36
36
36
36
36
54
36
54
36
127
127
XXI
253
35
32
32
32
127
82
34
41
45
81
97
58A
35
59
59
77
77
85-85B
73
53, 54
18
55
42
83
93
25
5,7
15
2
59,65
109-112
97-108
150
75
91
7
10
89
79
14
18
143
121
38
30
29
3
11
9
121
6
146
8
10
10
44-49
26
46
75,76
21, 22 (6, 8, 10),
23 (1, 2, 4), 34, 36
76,78
38
14
4
23A-23C
4-6, 11, 12
2
2
30,31
64
27
1
8,9
315
Page
1348, 1349
1549
2686
2680
2686
2734
3228
3230
2438
827
359
2027
2004, 2006
2053, 2054
2050-2053
2061
2045
2049
905
907
2048
2046
359
360
633
626
382
382
381
377
378
378
626
377
633
378
1.537
1537
72
3044-3046
366
291
298
277-280,
288
1550
948
359
426
507
931-933
1169
678
367
708
699
894
896
316
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — Concluded.
powers and duties — Concluded.
treasurer, county (see, supra, powers and duties,
county treasurer; County Treas-
urers).
tubercular patients, treatment in state sanatoria . Ill
tuberculosis hospitals . . . . . .111
district, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop, for,
board of trustees for . . .111
See also Hospitals, tuberculosis, for.
unclaimed funds in county treasury
veterans, retirement of certain
ways, county funds for repair of .
discontinuance of certain ....
gates, etc., on, removal ....
notice of injury on, given to, when
partial decrees as to laj'ing out, etc. .
private, procedure as to, in general
removal of obstructions from
small towns, in, contributions to repair, etc.
state improved, repair, etc.
Section
Page
town, procedure as to, in general
See also, supra, powers and duties, highways
Chapter Ninety Roads, So-called
wet lands, abatement as nuisances
wharves and common real estate, proprietors of.
by-laws of, to approve .
workmen's compensation laws, application to certain
county employees
See also Counties; County Finance; County
Treasurers.
COUNTY EXAMINERS.
See County Officers, Board of Examiners for.
COUNTY FINANCE.
in general . . ......
accounts, regulation and supervision
assistants for . ......
advances from county treasury, district attorneys, to
jails, etc., to masters, etc., of ... .
probation officers, to .
agricultural schools, as afTecting . . . .
See also Vocational Education, county agri-
cultural schools.
agriculture, county aid to, as affecting
appropriations, expenditures, exceeding
prior to .
general court, by . . .
lapsing .....
records, classification titles in
unexpended balances .
balance, unappropriated, what constitutes
payments from
bills, vouchers, etc., keeping
bonds, etc., held by sinking fund commissioners, regis
tration
issue by, regulated ....
See also, infra, borrowing by counties,
borrowing by counties, regulated, in general
bonds, notes, etc., issue regulated
annual payment
bail, deposit by
commonwealth may invest in
demand, prohibited .
discount in lieu of interest
111
179
152
79
1346
78-91
1346-1350
90
1350
23A
365
50, 56, 59
292, 293
11 A
958
32A
947
5
974
18, 19
961
.5,11
940, 942
26-32
945-947
3
973
26A
937
25
935
34
1008
26-32
945-947
141, 142
1361, 1362
7
2436
69
1930
35
28-47
366-372
35
44-47
371, 372
14
4
174
12
25, 25A
162, 163
126
30-32
1531
276
94
3230
74
28-30
881
128
40-45
1576, 1577
35
32,33
368
35
14,34
364, 368
35
29
367
35
29
367
35
52
374
35
29
367
35
29
367
35
34
368
35
13
363
35
43
370
35
38
369
35
37-39
369, 370
35
38
369
35
37A
369
276
57
3222
29
38(6)
223
35
37A
369
35
37
369
COUNTY FINANCE — Continued.
borrowing by counties — Concluded.
bonds, notes, etc. — Concluded.
emergency expenditures, to meet
industrial farms, for
insurance companies, investments in
interest rate ....
low land and swamps, improvements
premiums on sale of, use .
private or public sale
proceeds, use ....
registration ...
savings bank investments in
tax exempt ....
temporary loans
tuberculosis hospitals
debts, of, annual, publication of data
tax for maturing .
interest, annual tax for payment
net indebtedness, term defined .
payment regulated .
refunding, bonds, etc., for, sale .
temporary loans, regulated .
notes for, public or private sale
budget records, classification titles of officers in
certificates of indebtedness (see, supra, borrowing by
counties),
collection and disbursement of funds
contracts regulated ......
courts, money paid into, interest to be paid to, etc.
criminal prosecutions, expenses in, how payable
debts, annual county tax for payment of maturing
annual publication of data as to .
payment regulated ......
refunding, bonds, etc., for, public or private sale
director of accounts, duties as to .
See also Corporations and Taxation, Depart-
ment OF, divisions, accounts,
division of, director,
expenditures, annual account by county treasurer
annual publication
appropriations
may exceed, when
prior to .
auditing
Suffolk county, in
estimates .
agricultural schools, county, to include
general court to authorize
new, unusual, etc., regulated
payments from treasury
ordered by county commissioners
record .
treasurer's accounts
fees, payable to county .
financial year
fines, etc., to whom payable
returns
^ LAWS.
317
laptcr
Section
Page
35
36A
368
126
38
1532
175
63 (2a)
2329
35
39
370
252
9
3032
35
37A
369
35
38
369
35
37A
369
29
39
224
• 44
52,61
499, 501
[l07
4-6
1244, 1245
168
54 (26)
22*15
/ 59
5 (25)
691
1 62
l(a2)
758
35
37
369
/ 35
38
370
\111
82, 83, 85, 85A
1347, 1348
35
27
366
35
30
367
35
30
367
4
7(20)
112
35
37A
369
35
38
370
35
37
369
35
38
369
35
52
374
35
10
363
f 34
i 35
17
359
34
368
35
23
365
/262
50-52
3100
1280
4
3273
35
30
367
35
27
366
35
37A
369
35
38
369
35
28, 29, 40, 41,
366, 367,
44-47
370-372
35
36
368
35
27
366
35
29
367
35
32,33
368
35
14,34
363, 368
35
44
371
35
42
370
35
28
366
74
28
881
35
29
367
35
34
368
35
10-14
363
35
11
363
34
9A, 9D
358
35
15,36
364, 368
35
55
375
35
16
364
280
2
3273
35
40
370
318
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COUNTY FINANCE — Concluded.
institutions, boards, etc., spending county funds, cus-
tody of funds
interest, certain deposits, on, to whom payable
debt, on, annual tax for payment
rate, certain overdue debts, on
securities, on .
law libraries, payments to
low land and swamps, improvement
See also Low Land and Swamps, Lmprovement of
mosquito eradication ....
notes, issue (see, supra, borro\\ing by counties),
officers receiving money payable to county, accounts,
regulation, etc.
payments from treasury .
articles for institutions, etc., for, certificate of com
missioner of correction
ordered by county commissioners .
record .....
Suffolk, in
pay rolls, classification titles in
receipts .....
annual publication of estimates
prisoners, labor of . . .
treasurers' accounts
unclaimed funds ....
salaries, classification
full compensation, as .
increases regulated
overtime, compensation for .
payable, when ....
securities of counties, tax exemptions
sinking fund commissioners, registration of
by . . .
surplus cash, deposit
interest payable to county .
tax, annual, in general, amount
apportionment, assessment, etc.
computed, how
debt and interest requirements, for
general court to authorize
temporary loans in anticipation of
warrant for, fee
special purposes, for, agricultural schools
agriculture, county aid to .
registry of deeds, indexes .
temporary loans regulated
notes for, public or private sale
unclaimed funds, disposition
ways, county contributions for certain
See also Cot'nty Treasurers.
COUNTY LAW LIBRARIES.
See Libraries.
COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
accounts of, regulation and supervision
bonds of certain, examination, etc. .
classification of salaries ....
See also CorNXY Salaries, Offices, etc., Classi
fication of.
failure to elect certain, vacancies, etc
upon .
public works department, relations with
unclaimed funds with, disposal
women may serve as . . .
See also Women, offices, etc., open to.
Section
Page
bonds held
35
35
35
35
35
78
252
252
35
35
127
35
34
35
35
35
35
127
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
63
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
262
74
128
36
35
35
35
81
27A
366
22
365
30
367
24
365
39
370
4
898
5B, 9
3028,
3032
5B, 9
3028,
3032
4.5-47
371
, 372
10-14
363
57
1546
11
363
9A, 9D
358
42
370
52
374
27
366
28
366
71
1549
15,36
364
,368
23A
365
48-56
372
-375
55
375
34, 53-55
368, 374
,375
55
375
16, 19
364
12 if)
780
43
370
22
364
22
365
30
367
31
367
30
367
30
367
30
367
37
369
4
3088
29
881
44
1577
30
382
37
369
38
370
23A
365
25, 26A
935
,937
35
44-47
371,372
30
20,33
233, 235
35
48-56
372-375
Tc, Classi-
proceedings
54
142-147
632-634
81
2
930
35
23A
365
Art. LXIX
1
71
147
INDEX TO GENERAL LAWS.
Chapter
COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES— Conduced.
See also Counties; County Commissioners; County
Finance; County Officers,
Board of Examiners foij; County
Personnel Board; County Sala-
ries, Offices, etc., Classification
OF.
COUNTY OFFICERS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS
FOR.
constituted, how .....
powers and duties, certificate of election by
records of votes, examinations, etc., by .
special election to fill vacancy
state secretarv, notice to . . .
COUNTY PERSONNEL BOARD.
establishment, appointment, etc.
powers and duties .....
Suffolk county, in .
COUNTY POLICE.
appointment, powers and duties
COUNTY SALARIES, OFFICES, ETC., CLASSIFI
CATION OF.
agencies for, independent, establishment in any county
appeals, county commissioners, duties as to
determination by county personnel board
investigation and report by director of accounts
continuing study by director of accounts .
county personnel board (see County Personnel
Board).
director of accounts, duties as to .
expenses, state payment and county reimbursement
fees, disposition ......
manner and method .....
newly appointed, etc., officers, etc., rate receivable
by _.
offices and positions subject to
rosters ......
plans and rules, adoption by county per 
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