Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 249 - Audita Querela, Certiorari, Mandamus and Quo Warranto
Section 9 - Jurisdiction of Actions Against Persons Holding or Claiming Public Office

Section 9. The supreme judicial and superior courts shall have like jurisdiction of civil actions brought by the attorney general against a person holding or claiming the right to hold an office or employment, the salary or compensation of which is payable by the commonwealth, a county, city or town.