# Mass. Dist./Mun. Ct. Rule 1-84: Rule 1-84. Appearances

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MDMCR_district_court_R1_84

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Dist./Mun. Ct. Rule 1-84
- **Heading:** Rule 1-84. Appearances
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Massachusetts Court Rules / Massachusetts District/Municipal Court Rules / district-court / Mass. Dist./Mun. Ct. Rule 1-84

## Text

Standing Order 1-84
The Court will not take any action on matters before it, requested by any attorney, until such time as an appearance in writing is submitted to it.

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