Massachusetts General Laws
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 1-307 - Prima Facie Evidence by Third–party Documents

Section 1–307. A document in due form purporting to be a bill of lading, policy or certificate of insurance, official weigher's or inspector's certificate, consular invoice or any other document authorized or required by the contract to be issued by a third party is prima facie evidence of its own authenticity and genuineness and of the facts stated in the document by the third party.

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