Section 5. A civil action to obtain relief formerly available by writ of mandamus may be brought in the supreme judicial or superior court or, if the matter involves any right, title or interest in land, or arises under or involves the subdivision control law, the zoning act, or municipal zoning, or subdivision ordinances, by–laws or regulations, in the land court.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part III - Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases
Title IV - Certain Writs and Proceedings in Special Cases
Chapter 249 - Audita Querela, Certiorari, Mandamus and Quo Warranto
Section 4a - Service Upon Board, Commission or Voluntary Association
Section 5 - Action in the Nature of Mandamus
Section 6 - Action in the Nature of Quo Warranto
Section 7 - Intervention by Attorney General
Section 9 - Jurisdiction of Actions Against Persons Holding or Claiming Public Office