Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, § 101 (2026)

Reference of amount of loss under policy of fire insurance to referees; timing of hearing

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Section 101. The referees chosen, selected or appointed under section one hundred or one hundred A shall within ten days after the selection or appointment of the third referee meet to hear the evidence in the case. They may adjourn the hearing from time to time but not more than one week shall elapse between hearings except by unanimous agreement of said referees.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1929–2004 · leading case: Nat'l Fire Ins. v. Goggin, 166 N.E. 758 (Mass. 1929).

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Nat'l Fire Ins. v. Goggin, 166 N.E. 758 (Mass. 1929). · cites it 4× “The defendant Wiggin then said that they would have to have the meeting because of the provisions of law with regard to the date for the first meeting (see G. L. c. 175, § 101); that this meeting could be for organization and a view of the premises without hearing any witnesses.”

Ritson v. Atlas Assurance Co., 171 N.E. 448 (Mass. 1930). “It was found that the referees appointed to determine the amount of loss did not hold a hearing as required by G. L. c. 175, § 101. That statute enacts that the referees, within ten days after the appointment of the third referee, shall meet to hear the evidence in the case, and…”

Rock of Salvation Pentecostal Church, Inc. v. Guideone Ins., 17 Mass. L. Rptr. 519 (Mass. Super. Ct. 2004). · cites it 2× “” G.L.c. 175, §101. Thus, pursuant to G.L.c.”

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