PrintThe defendant has the right to come to court and present their side of the story.
The judge can only decide your case if you have served the defendant.
You must follow the rules for telling the defendant you are taking them to court.
Produced by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
Reviewed March 2020
Reviewed March 2020
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