Section 8. If the condition of a recognizance or bond taken under this chapter is broken, the creditor may, within one year after such breach, commence an action thereon; and judgment shall be entered for the amount of the penalty, but execution shall issue for so much thereof only as may be justly and equitably due. Such actions in favor of the commonwealth shall be brought in the court in which the original judgment was rendered.
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