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cited 2× by 2 distinct cases, last quoted 2005 · …retroactive alteration of the law is strongly contraindicated when the subject is settled rules of property at p. 551 ⚠ not in text
59 citation events (10 in the last 25 years) across 7 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Levy v. Crawford (massappct, 1992-10-07)
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Top citers, strongest first. 19 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Levy v. Crawford (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
Mass. App. Ct. · 1992 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
retroactive alteration of the law is strongly contraindicated when the subject is settled rules of property
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Maynard Realty Corp. v. Testa
Mass. App. Ct. · 2005 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
retroactive alteration of the law is strongly contraindicated when the subject is settled rules of property
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Lavelle v. Lavelle
Mass. Dist. Ct., App. Div. · 2012 · confidence medium
Like the defendant in Aloisi , Joseph did not come to an agreement for consideration with his mother to create a tenancy at will, nor did he have an exclusive right to possession prior to receiving the notice to quit The notice to quit issued to Joseph was sufficient. 2 See West, supra at 542 (a fourteen-day notice to quit was “adequate to terminate immediately a gratuitous tenancy.”).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Aloisi v. Kelley (2×)
Mass. Dist. Ct., App. Div. · 2009 · confidence medium
Kelley’s occupation of the property at that point was, at most, a “gratuitous tenancy.” See West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 541-542 (1981) (where no rent was paid or demanded, tenant held “gratuitous tenancy”).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pioneer Valley Federal Credit Union v. Soja
Mass. Dist. Ct., App. Div. · 2002 · confidence medium
It is equally undeniable, however, that the Legislature included in its revision of G.L.c. 209, §1 an express, unambiguous ‘proviso regarding liability of the spouses for necessaries.’ West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 550 (1981).
examined Cited as authority (rule) In Re Conroy (3×) also: Cited "see"
Bankr. D. Mass. · 1998 · confidence medium
Licker at 407, 164 N.E. 613 ; West at 536, 419 N.E.2d 262 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Mediplex of Massachusetts, Inc. v. Donovan
Mass. Dist. Ct., App. Div. · 1994 · confidence medium
Bank, 415 Mass. 145, 150 (1993). 8 It is equally undeniable, however, that the Legislature included in its revision of G.L.c. 209, §1 an express, unambiguous “proviso regarding liability of the spouses for necessaries.” West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 550 (1981).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Somerset Savings Bank v. Goldberg
D. Mass. · 1994 · confidence medium
See Coraccio v. Lowell Five Cents Savings Bank, 415 Mass. 145 , 612 N.E.2d 650, 652-653 (1993); West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534 , 419 N.E.2d 262, 263-264 (1981).
examined Cited as authority (rule) Carey's, Inc. v. Carey (3×) also: Cited "see"
Mass. App. Ct. · 1988 · confidence medium
In addition, prior to February 11,1980, “the husband [was] during their joint lives entitled to the exclusive possession of real estate owned by the husband and wife as tenants by the entirety,” Licker v. Gluskin, 265 Mass. at 406, that is, he had “full control of the property and the returns from it during his lifetime.” West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 543 (1981).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Veterans' Agent v. Rinaldi
Mass. App. Ct. · 1985 · confidence medium
Upon John’s death, the defendant became the sole owner of the property “free and clear of any debts ... of [John].” West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 546 (1981).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Turner v. Greenaway
Mass. · 1984 · confidence medium
In West , we recognized that “[r]etroactive alteration of the law is strongly contraindicated when the subject is settled rules of property.” West v. First Agricultural Bank, supra at 551.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Paquette v. Koscotas
Mass. App. Ct. · 1981 · confidence medium
Accordingly, the principles articulated in Lowell apply to the case at bar. 5 Compare West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 548-552 (1981), a decision dealing with the effect of the E.R.A. on tenancies by the entirety which was expressly made prospective so as not to unsettle vested rights.
cited Cited "see" Figueroa v. Director of the Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Mass. App. Ct. · 2002 · signal: see · confidence high
See West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534 , 549-551 & n.26 (1981); Connolly’s Case, 418 Mass. 848, 852 (1994).
examined Cited "see" Salem v. Coombs (In Re Coombs) (4×)
Bankr. D. Mass. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534 , 419 N.E.2d 262 (1981); Pineo v. White, 320 Mass. 487 , 70 N.E.2d 294 (1946); Licker v. Gluskin, 265 Mass. 403 , 164 N.E. 613 (1929); Phelps v. Simons, 159 Mass. 415 , 34 N.E. 657 (1893); Pray v. Stebbins, 141 Mass. 219 , 4 N.E. 824 (1886).
cited Cited "see" Feldman v. Feldman
Mass. App. Ct. · 1985 · signal: see · confidence high
See West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 544-552 (1981), and authorities there cited.
discussed Cited "see" In Re Abdallah (2×)
Bankr. D. Mass. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 536 , 419 N.E.2d 262 (1981).
cited Cited "see" Regnante v. Baldassare
Mass. App. Ct. · 1983 · signal: see · confidence high
See West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 543-552 (1981).
cited Cited "see" DeVaux v. American Home Assurance Co.
Mass. · 1983 · signal: see · confidence high
See West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 540-541 (1981); Corrigan v. O’Brien, 353 Mass. 341 (1967).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Shwachman v. Meagher
Mass. Super. Ct. · 1996 · signal: see also · confidence medium
Friedman v. Harold, 638 F.2d 262, 265-66 (1981); see also West v. First Agricultural Bank, 382 Mass. 534, 552 (1981) (discussing constitutionality of tenancy by the entirety and holding that any decision would impact tenancies created after the decision).
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RUBY W. WEST vs. FIRST AGRICULTURAL BANK.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Feb 12, 1981.
419 N.E.2d 262
Cited by 23 opinions  |  Published
1 passage pin-cited by 1 case
Pinpoint authority: bottom 81%
Citer courts: Massachusetts Appeals Court (1)

Present: HENNESSEY, C.J., QUIRICO, BRAUCHER, KAPLAN, WILKINS, LIACOS, & ABRAMS, JJ.