Massachusetts Law Updates

On January 3, 1841, Herman Melville set sail on the whaling vessel Acushnet from Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

In addition to the most up-to-date law books, serials, and online legal resources, the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries maintain collections of rare and historical books on legal topics.

Many of the passengers aboard the Mayflower were members of the Puritan sect who left England to avoid religious persecution.

It has been 323 years since the Salem Witchcraft Trials.

Several years ago, a woman came into our library with a question that only a book could answer.

During the cold winter months, many drivers turn on their cars to let them warm up.

When bringing or defending a cause of action, one important question is Is this claim time-barred? The Trial Court Law Libraries have materials to help you with this question.