Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts
Promissory Note but involves 3 States
I am the Lender and live in New York State. The borrower moved this week to Massachusetts from Rhode Island. The security (the borrower's automobile) is currently registered in Rhode Island.
The laws of which of the 3 above states will govern this contract?
Asked on 8/22/03, 8:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Nance Lyons
Law Office of Nance Lyons
Re: Promissory Note but involves 3 States
Generally, the law of the stae where the cont5ract was bargained for and entered into governs, unlss the writing states otherwise.
Answered on 8/25/03, 10:47 pm