Courts in Massachusetts
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How to fill out an Affidavit of Indigency
Instructions for filling out and filing an Affidavit of Indigency to waive court fees.
Legal language 101: understanding key terms in court cases
This video explains what some commonly used words in court mean. Including: plaintiff defendant party claim answer counterclaim service of process affirmative defenses demand appearance mediation.
The Massachusetts Court System
This section of the Legal Tactics: Private Housing e-book gives an overview of state courts in Massachusetts, with a focus on housing issues.
Understanding the difference between civil and criminal cases
This video explains the differences between criminal and civil cases.