# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 4: Processes

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 4
- **Heading:** Processes
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 4

## Text

Section 4. Processes issuing from the court shall bear teste of the judge, shall be under the seal of the court and be signed by the recorder.

Section 4. Processes issuing from the court shall bear teste of the judge, shall be under the seal of the court and be signed by the recorder.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 1 Jurisdiction; place of sittings; rules and forms of procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 2 Justices and chief justice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 3 Scheduling of sessions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 3A Permit session of the land court department; jurisdiction; transfer of actions; assignment of cases; case management; mediation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 4 Processes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 6 Recorder; appointment; powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 7 Custody and control of papers and documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 8 Places recorder or deputy allowed to act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 9 Facsimile or electronic rendering of signature of recorder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 10 Registers of deeds acting as assistant recorders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 10A Technical assistants; termination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S10A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 11 Oath and bond of recorder and assistant recorders; additional duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 12 Examiners of title; appointment; acting for recorder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S12.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 13 Court officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S13.md)

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