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Mass. Trial Ct. R. I

Uniform Summary Process Rules

activein force · 2004-03-01 – presentact-effective-date

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

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www.mass.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-17
Edition
2026-09-16
Content hash
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