Interest — Massachusetts Code § 11
Massachusetts Code § 11 — Interest. Reproduced from the official Massachusetts General Laws, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 11. Interest
Section 11. In any civil action in which a verdict is given or a finding made for pecuniary damages for the death, with or without conscious suffering, of any person, whether or not such person was in the employment of the defendant against whom the verdict is rendered or finding made, there shall be added by the clerk of the court to the amount of the damages interest thereon at the same rate of interest per annum as provided in section six B of chapter two hundred and thirty-one, from the date of the commencement of the action, even though such interest brings the amount of the verdict or finding beyond the maximum liability imposed by law.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Massachusetts General Laws § 11
- Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
- Code: Massachusetts General Laws
- Subject: Interest
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Massachusetts General Laws. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Massachusetts General Laws § 11?
The text above is transcribed from the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutes of Massachusetts. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 address?
It addresses "Interest". Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Massachusetts General Laws § 11 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Massachusetts source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Massachusetts law to your facts requires a licensed Massachusetts attorney who can review the specifics.