Section 29. If a person arrested on execution becomes an insolvent debtor under the laws of this commonwealth or a bankrupt under the laws of the United States, he shall be discharged upon his application to a district court in the county where the arrest was made, after such notice as the court shall order.
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