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The four dates that control your case.

Massachusetts summary process runs on a fixed clock: Service → Entry → Answer → Trial. Enter the one date you know and see the rest. Estimate only — always confirm against your official court paperwork.

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My first court event (Summons & Complaint date)

This is the date printed on the Summons & Complaint you were served. Your Answer, counterclaims, discovery, and jury demand are due before it.

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This calculator is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Deadline computation in Massachusetts summary process can vary by court and by the tiered-event system; treat every date here as an estimate and confirm it on your official Notice to Quit, Summons & Complaint, and court notices. [Dates to be attorney-verified before relying on them.]