Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223 § 19

Current through Chapter 244 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 223:19 - Process; unknown defendant; procedure

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