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Mass. S.J.C. R. 2:09
Copies to adverse parties
Rule 2:09
When any pleading or motion is filed after the bill, complaint, or petition, or when any bill of particulars or specifications or answers to interrogatories are filed, a copy thereof shall be given not later than the day of filing to each of the adverse parties in the manner provided for notices by Rule 2:04.
In case of failure to comply with this rule, the court may entertain a motion to strike such paper from the files, and may allow such motion to strike or deny it upon terms against the party at fault.
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- www.mass.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-17
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
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