Questions tagged [massachusetts]

Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the state of Massachusetts.

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Is it unlawful for a minor to own shares of a company?

I was wondering if it was unlawful for a minor to own shares of a company in Massachusetts if the company bylaws allow for it.
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No law against false imprisonment in Massachusetts?

A couple of weeks ago a cab driver refused to let me out of his cab. In the aftermath of that incident, I went to look up the laws in Massachusetts on false imprisonment and could not find any law against it. I know that in some states false…
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Legal definition of “enclosed”

What exactly does “enclosed” land means under the Massachusetts trespassing law? Does it mean land with defined boundarys such as old New England rock walls.