Section 10. For removing and selling the movable property in accordance with the decree of the court the officer shall be entitled to the same fees as for levying upon and selling like property on execution, and for closing the premises and keeping them closed, a reasonable sum shall be allowed by the court. The proceeds shall be applied: first, to the fees and costs of removal and sale; second, to the allowances and costs of so closing and keeping closed the premises; third, to the payment of the complainants' costs in such proceeding, including a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court; fourth, the remainder, if any, to the owner of the property sold.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XX - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 139 - Common Nuisances
Section 2 - Appeal to Superior Court; Trial by Jury; Costs
Section 3 - Abatement or Removal of Nuisance by Aldermen or Selectmen
Section 4 - Buildings Used for Prostitution, Assignation or Lewdness; Nuisance
Section 5 - Penalty for Maintaining Place of Prostitution
Section 6 - Enjoining Nuisance
Section 7 - Complaint; Filing; Verification
Section 11 - Modification of Order of Abatement; Bond
Section 12 - Dismissal of Action; Costs
Section 13 - Appearance as Witnesses of Persons Found in Premises Used for Prostitution
Section 16 - Abatement of Common Nuisances
Section 19 - Voiding of Lease of Tenant Using Premises for Common Nuisance