Section 15. The judgment debtor, if appearing, shall be examined on oath as to his or its property and ability to pay; provided, however, if the debtor is a corporation the person examined shall be its president, treasurer, cashier or other officer or agent in charge of the payment of debts, or if the debtor is a trust with transferable shares the person examined shall be any trustee or agent in charge of payment of debts; and such examination, if in writing, shall be signed and sworn to by the debtor if a natural person, or by the officer, trustee or agent in charge of payment of debts appearing in its behalf, if a corporation or trust with transferable shares, and filed with the court. Either party may introduce additional evidence, and if the debtor fails to appear at the examination and is a natural person, the examination may proceed and orders may be made in such debtor's absence. The examination may be oral or in writing, in the discretion of the court. The execution, or a certified copy thereof, shall be sufficient proof of the judgment.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part III - Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases
Title II - Actions and Proceedings Therein
Chapter 224 - Arrest on Mesne Process and Supplementary Proceedings in Civil Actions
Section 7 - Surrender of Principal on Recognizance by Surety; New Recognizance
Section 8 - Recognizances and Bonds; Breach; Remedies
Section 12 - Support in Jail; Discharge
Section 15 - Judgment Debtor; Examination
Section 17 - Redemption of Property Transferred; Refusal or Acceptance of Transfer by Creditor
Section 18 - Contempt; Procedure; Effect; Appeal
Section 19 - Charges of Fraud; Procedure; Sentence; Appeal
Section 20 - Transfer of Property Pending Examination; Commitment for Contempt; Exceptions
Section 21 - Supplementary Proceedings; Dismissal; Discharge of Debtor
Section 24 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Discharge
Section 25 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Examination
Section 26 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Appointment of Special Counsel
Section 28 - Persons Committed for Non-Payment of Tax; Manner of Discharge