Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 254, § 10 (2026)

Dissolution by notice

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Section 10. The lien of any person may, so far as his interest is concerned, be dissolved by a notice signed by him, stating that his lien is dissolved, filed in the registry of deeds where the notice of the contract is filed under which contract the lien is claimed.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1977–2002 · leading case: Tremont Tower Condo., LLC v. George B.H. Macomber Co., 767 N.E.2d 20 (Mass. 2002).

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Tremont Tower Condo., LLC v. George B.H. Macomber Co., 767 N.E.2d 20 (Mass. 2002). · cites it 4× “This opinion explains the basis for our conclusion that the voluntary dissolution of a mechanic’s hen under G. L. c. 254, § 10, does *678 not prevent a contractor’s later recording of another timely notice of contract.”

Ng Bros. Constr., Inc. v. Cranney, 766 N.E.2d 864 (Mass. 2002). “4 On January 26, 1998, the parties sought to settle some of their differences by agreeing to a partial release, and on January 29, the plaintiff filed a notice of dissolution of its lien pursuant *641 to G. L. c. 254, § 10. 5 6 Disagreements between the parties continued; on…”

Shiretown Glass & Aluminum, Inc. v. Hamilton, 360 N.E.2d 916 (Mass. App. Ct. 1977). “The record clearly shows that the plaintiff (1) was not the same party listed on documents filed pursuant to G. L. c. 254, § 10, to establish a subcontractor’s lien and (2) failed, despite ample opportunity, to seek to amend its complaint once the defendant’s answer signalled…”

NG Bros. Constr. v. Cranney, 12 Mass. L. Rptr. 556 (Mass. Super. Ct. 2000). “On January 29, 1999, NG Brothers filed anotice of dissolution, see, G.L.c. 254, §10. Nonetheless, disagreements between NG Brothers and the Cranneys continued.”

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