Rule 44 – Proof of Official Records

by | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Massachusetts

(a) Authentication.(1)Domestic. An official record kept within the Commonwealth, or an entry therein, when admissible for any purpose, may be evidenced by an official publication thereof or by a copy attested by the officer having legal custody of the record, or by...

Rule 43 – Evidence

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(a)Form and Admissibility. In all trials the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, or such other place as the judge may in his discretion determine, unless otherwise provided by these rules. All evidence shall be admitted which is admissible...

Rule 42 – Consolidation: Separate Trials

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(a)Courts Other Than District Court: Consolidation. When actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the court, in the same county or different counties, it may order a joint hearing or trial of any or all the matters in issue in the actions;...

Rule 41 – Dismissal of Actions

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(a) Voluntary Dismissal: Effect Thereof.(1)By Plaintiff, By Stipulation. Subject to the provisions of these rules and of any statute of this Commonwealth, an action may be dismissed by the plaintiff without order of court (i) by filing a notice of dismissal at any...