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Mass. Prob. & Fam. Ct. Supp. R. 31

Pre-trial procedure

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Rule 31

In all cases not governed by the Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P., pre-trial procedure shall be governed by Mass.R.Civ.P. 16.

History

Reporter's notes (2012) Establishes a rule calling for pre-trial conferences in probate and other matters commenced by petition. Pre-trial conferences are now required by the standing order establishing Time Standards.

Provenance

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Retrieved: 2026-09-17
Edition: 2026-09-16
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