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Mass. Trial Ct. R. I
Uniform Summary Process Rules
Table of contents
Rule 1: Scope and applicability of rules
Rule 2: Form of summons and complaint; Entry of action; Scheduling of trial date; Service of process
Rule 3: Answer
Rule 4: Transfer of action
Rule 5: Counterclaims
Rule 6: Motions
Rule 7: Discovery
Rule 8: Jury trial
Rule 9: Equitable relief
Rule 10: Entry of default; Entry of dismissal; Removal of default or dismissal; Entry of judgment after trial, default, or dismissal; Notice
Rule 11: Relief from judgment
Rule 12: Appeals
Rule 13: Execution
Provenance
- Source
- www.mass.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-17
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
- Content hash
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