Mass. R. Sup. Ct. 1
As amended through October 3, 2024
The provisions of these rules, so far as they are the same as those of existing rules, shall be construed as a continuation thereof, and not as new provisions.
Unless a contrary intent appears, the word plaintiff shall include petitioner or libelant, and in criminal cases the Commonwealth, and the word defendant shall include respondent, libellee or co-respondent, and the word attorney or the word counsel shall include a party appearing or acting for himself.
Mass. R. Sup. Ct. 1