Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223 § 19
Current through Chapters 1 to 249 and Chapters 253 to 255 of the 2024 Legislative Session
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.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, § 19