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Mass. Prob. & Fam. Ct. Supp. R. 17
Foreign law
Rule 17
In cases not governed by the Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P., the determination of foreign law shall be governed by Mass.R.Civ.P. 44.1. In addition, it shall be the duty of counsel to call to the attention of the court such authorities or other material relating to the question as they wish the court to consider.
History
Reporter's notes (2012) The provisions of Mass.R.Civ.P. 44.1 (which is identical to Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P. 44.1) are added to the existing rule. Amended December 14, 2011, effective January 2, 2012.
Provenance
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- 2026-09-17
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- 2026-09-16
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