Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Massachusetts

Appealing a decision of binding arbitration for a trial de novo in district cour
I had a dispute with my home improvement contractor, and we completed binding arbitration.
The arbitrator's decision was mailed on June 1st, 2001.
According to Massachusettes General Law, Chapter 142A Section 4, paragraph e:

Any party may appeal the decision of an arbitrator for a trial de novo in superior court or district court. Such appeal must be filed within twenty-one days.

My question is this: How exactly do you file an ''appeal'' of a non-court ruling.
Do I file a Notice of Appeal (I don't think so), or do I just file a complaint with the court, which states that I am appealing an arbitration decision, based on the above statute.

Thank you very much.

Asked on 6/15/01, 4:05 pm

Barbara C. Johnson Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson

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Re: Appealing a decision of binding arbitration for a trial de novo in district

I know only two attorneys who know how to appeal an arbitration hearing properly.

You cannot do this alone.

Answered on 6/29/01, 7:47 am

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