Mass. R. Sup. Jud. Ct. 2:08
As amended through October 3, 2024
(Applicable to criminal cases.)
Whenever it is necessary or proper to have any fact tried and determined by a jury, the court will direct an issue for that purpose, to be framed by the parties, containing a distinct affirmation and denial of the points in question, or in such form as the court shall order; and the issue thus framed and joined shall be submitted to a jury together with such part of the answers, depositions, and other proceedings in the cause as the court shall direct.
Mass. R. Sup. Jud. Ct. 2:08