Section 19 - Unknown Defendant; Procedure

MA Gen L ch 223 § 19 (2019) (N/A)
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Section 19. In a civil action if the name of the defendant is not known to the plaintiff, the defendant may be designated in the summons and complaint by a fictitious name. The use of a fictitious name shall not be grounds for dismissal of the complaint if sufficient service has been made, and amendments shall be allowed and terms may be imposed.