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Supplemental Rules of the Probate and Family Court

Supplemental Rules of the Probate and Family Court  Supplemental Probate and Family Court Rule 17: Foreign law

Effective Date: 01/02/2012
Updates: Amended December 14, 2011, effective January 2, 2012.

Rule 17

In cases not governed by the Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P., the determination of foreign law shall be governed by Mass.R.Civ.P. 44.1. In addition, it shall be the duty of counsel to call to the attention of the court such authorities or other material relating to the question as they wish the court to consider.

Reporter's notes

(2012) The provisions of Mass.R.Civ.P. 44.1 (which is identical to Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P. 44.1) are added to the existing rule.

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Updates: Amended December 14, 2011, effective January 2, 2012.

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