Massachusetts General Laws
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 59A (2026)
Advancing action for speedy trial
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Section 59A. In any action before the supreme judicial court or superior court, the court may, on motion for cause shown, advance the action for a speedy trial. If the court finds that the plaintiff seeks to recover solely for his personal labor, with or without interest, the court shall, upon motion, advance such action for speedy trial.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1983–1991 · leading case: Cohen v. Hurley, 480 N.E.2d 658 (Mass. App. Ct. 1985).
Cohen v. Hurley, 480 N.E.2d 658 (Mass. App. Ct. 1985). “The main action was speedily tried (see G. L. c. 231, § 59A) and resulted in a complete vindication of the planning board’s decision and correspondingly of the position of the trust.”
Dewing v. J.B. Driscoll Ins. Agency, 569 N.E.2d 848 (Mass. App. Ct. 1991). “824 (1974); nor, on the state of this record, did he or any other party appear to have grounds for a speedy trial motion under G. L. c. 231, § 59A. 8 Superior Court Rule 29(5)(b) (1986) states, in pertinent part: “Should it appear to the court during the hearing of any motion or…”
New England Power Co. v. Bd. of Selectmen, 449 N.E.2d 648 (Mass. 1983). “The company further sought an allowance of its motion for a speedy trial, see G. L. c. 231, § 59A; Mass. R. Civ. P. 57, 365 Mass.”
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