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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  1. General Laws
  2. Part III COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
  3. Title II ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREIN
  4. Chapter 227 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ABSENT DEFENDANTS AND UPON INSUFFICIENT SERVICE
  5. Section 6 Attachment of realty; dismissal of action upon failure of notice

Section 6

Section 6: Attachment of realty; dismissal of action upon failure of notice

Section 6. If real property of a non-resident is attached and no personal service is made upon him, the action shall be dismissed unless notice thereof is given, in such manner as the court orders, within one year after the commencement of the action.