What is the rule 55 C in Massachusetts?

Rule 55(c) allows the court to set aside the entry of default for "good cause"; and may, for any of the grounds set forth in Rule 60(b), set aside a judgment by default.

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Replevin Without Notice In Massachusetts

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The Replevin without notice in Massachusetts is a legal form used to reclaim possession of specific property that is being wrongfully detained. This type of replevin action allows a plaintiff to seek immediate possession of the property without prior notice to the defendant, thereby facilitating a quicker resolution. Key features of this form include a detailed jurisdiction statement, information on the parties involved, and a summary of the underlying contracts that establish the plaintiff's claim to the property. Filling out the form requires precision, including the attached exhibits of relevant contracts and ownership proofs. Attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants will find this form crucial for cases involving secured transactions and property recovery. The Replevin without notice enables practitioners to act swiftly in recovering assets, thereby minimizing potential losses. Users must ensure they have performed all conditions precedent before filing, as stipulated in the form instructions. The form also seeks specific reliefs from the court, such as the immediate seizure of the property and an expedited hearing.

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If a party or other witness refuses to be sworn or refuses to answer any question after being directed to do so by the court, the refusal may be considered a contempt of court.

Rule 55(c) allows the court to set aside the entry of default for "good cause"; and may, for any of the grounds set forth in Rule 60(b), set aside a judgment by default.

The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. It also requires filing an affidavit in the county or district court where the property is. The affidavit: States that the plaintiff claims rightful ownership or entitlement to possession of the property.

C. 247 (Replevin) permits plaintiff to obtain the disputed property prior to trial, without hearing, and without justification such as imminent destruction, transfer, or concealment of the property.

Massachusetts law: If you are employed, you can keep either: the first 85% of your earned wages before taxes, or. the amount that is 50 times the minimum wage. As of January 2023, the Massachusetts minimum wage is $15.00/hour so the amount protected is $750.00/week.

The Complaint: The complaint in replevin typically must include: (i) a description of the property to be replevied; (ii) its value; (iii) its location if known; and (iv) the material facts upon which the claim is based – in other words, why the filing party is entitled to seize the property that has been taken.

File a motion for a writ of replevin. The motion must be accompanied by an affidavit or verified complaint that supports the allegations in your complaint. The affidavit must also state that you will post a replevin bond with the court. The amount of the bond will be set by the court.

Replevin can also refer to a writ authorizing the retaking of property by its rightful owner (i.e., the remedy sought by replevin actions). Replevin may be ordered as a final judgment, or in some jurisdictions, as a provisional remedy.