Section 1. In addition to the actions which survive by the common law, the following shall survive:—
(1) Actions under chapter two hundred and forty-seven;
(2) Actions of tort (a) for assault, battery, imprisonment or other damage to the person; (b) for consequential damages arising out of injury to the person and consisting of expenses incurred by a husband, wife, parent or guardian for medical, nursing, hospital or surgical services in connection with or on account of such injury; (c) for goods taken or carried away or converted; or (d) for damage to real or personal property; and
(3) Actions against sheriffs for the misconduct or negligence of themselves or their deputies.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part III - Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases
Title II - Actions and Proceedings Therein
Chapter 228 - Survival of Actions and Death and Disabilities of Parties
Section 2 - Death of Party in Suit Against Officer
Section 3 - Judgment for or Against Executor or Administrator of Officer
Section 4 - Death of Sole Plaintiff or Defendant
Section 4a - Substitution of Executor or Administrator
Section 5 - Prosecution or Defense of Actions by Executor or Administrator; Citation
Section 6 - Nonsuit or Default
Section 7 - Death of Joint Plaintiff or Defendant
Section 8 - Prosecution by Devisee or Heir
Section 9 - Death of One of Several Plaintiffs
Section 10 - Prosecution by Survivor
Section 11 - Death of Defendant
Section 13 - Insanity of Party During Pendency of Action
Section 14 - Removal, Resignation or Death of Appointed Public Officer or Trustee