The 2022 Supplement to the Handbook of Civil Procedure
in the Massachusetts District Court is now available!
The new Supplement will update you on a range of
notable developments, including:
·
Significant changes in
summary process procedures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
·
New
caselaw on obtaining and defending against domestic abuse orders and harassment
prevention orders
·
Developments in connection
with the increase of the procedural amount of damages for the District Court,
Boston Municipal Court and Superior Court.
·
Special
requirements for contents of complaints, address verification, and procedures
for seeking default judgments in collection cases involving credit cards.
·
Caselaw on required evidence
needed from the plaintiff at a damage
assessment hearing after a default.