14 §7207. Defendant holding land exceeding grant
§7207. Defendant holding land exceeding grant If the only alleged breach of condition is that the defendant holds more land than he has a right to hold under the grant, and it is so found by the jury or the defendant’s admission, the court shall assign to him by metes and bounds so much of […]
14 §7208. Location by direction of court
§7208. Location by direction of court Such part shall be located by persons appointed by the court at the expense of the defendant and a plan thereof returned to the court. If confirmed by the court, it shall order an attested copy of the location and plan to be filed in the office of the […]
14 §7209. Information; notice
§7209. Information; notice In all other cases where an inquest is necessary, the Attorney General, without order of the Legislature, may file an information in said court describing the estate claimed and stating the title asserted thereto by the State. Notice shall be given as before mentioned if there is any tenant in possession; if […]
14 §7201. Breach of condition
§7201. Breach of condition Where lands have been granted by the Colony or Province of Massachusetts Bay, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or by this State, or are hereafter granted, on certain conditions alleged to have been violated, and the State claims to be revested therein, the following proceedings shall be had.
14 §7202. Filing of information
§7202. Filing of information When the Legislature or Governor and Council direct, the Attorney General shall file an information in the Superior Court in the county where the lands lie stating the grant and conditions, the breaches and the claims of the State.
14 §7203. State may maintain action; service
§7203. State may maintain action; service The State may maintain an action against the person stated as holding the lands under such grant, returnable to said court, which shall be served 30 days before the return day.
14 §7204. Judgment on default
§7204. Judgment on default If the defendant does not appear and answer to such information, judgment shall be rendered that the State be reseized of its lands.
14 §7205. Disclaimer by defendant
§7205. Disclaimer by defendant If the defendant appears and disclaims holding said lands or any part thereof, the Attorney General shall take nothing by his information so far as respects the lands disclaimed. The defendant, and all subsequently claiming under him, shall be estopped from claiming or holding such disclaimed lands.