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Bagley standard in Massachusetts

5 Massachusetts opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2007 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Massachusetts courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Gallarelligreen
mass · 1987 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1992–2007
2 sentences

2007A ‘reasonable probability’ is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” We have declined, as a matter of State law, to adopt the single Bagley standard, see Commonwealth v. Gallarelli, 399 Mass. 17 , 21 n.5 (1987), and continue to employ the two different standards as set forth in United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97, 104, 112 (1976).

2007A ‘reasonable probability’ is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” We have declined, as a matter of State law, to adopt the single Bagley standard, see Commonwealth v. Gallarelli, 399 Mass. 17 , 21 n.5 (1987), and continue to employ the two different standards as set forth in United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97, 104, 112 (1976).

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Commonwealth v. Ellisongreen
mass · 1978 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The difficulties created by United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97 (1976), are well explored by Justice Kaplan in Commonwealth v. Ellison, 376 Mass. 1, 23-24 (1978).

2007The difficulties created by United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97 (1976), are well explored by Justice Kaplan in Commonwealth v. Ellison, 376 Mass. 1, 23-24 (1978).

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United States v. Agursgreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007A ‘reasonable probability’ is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” We have declined, as a matter of State law, to adopt the single Bagley standard, see Commonwealth v. Gallarelli, 399 Mass. 17 , 21 n.5 (1987), and continue to employ the two different standards as set forth in United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97, 104, 112 (1976).

2007A ‘reasonable probability’ is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” We have declined, as a matter of State law, to adopt the single Bagley standard, see Commonwealth v. Gallarelli, 399 Mass. 17 , 21 n.5 (1987), and continue to employ the two different standards as set forth in United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97, 104, 112 (1976).

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Commonwealth v. McCangreen
mass · 1931 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Construing any ambiguities in favor of Trader Alan’s and given the fact that Monticello subsequently included precise exclusionary language governing Bagley’s claim, Trader Alan’s should have reasonably expected Monticello would provide coverage for injuries arising from a rape. 8 Massachusetts has recognized that rape, assault, and battery all differ even though the offenses contain similar elements. 9 Commonwealth v. McCan, 277 Mass. 199, 203 (1931) (“It is difficult to conceive of two crimes more fundamentally different in nature and distinct in legal character”).

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Hazen Paper Co. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.green
mass · 1990 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998This court must “consider what an objectively reasonable insured, reading the relevant policy language, would expect to be covered. ” Hazen Paper Co. v. United States Fidelity Guaranty Co., 407 Mass. 689, 700 (1990).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Massachusetts. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Bagley green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1987A ‘reasonable probability’ is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” Id.

1987A ‘reasonable probability’ is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” Id.

11987–1987
Welch v. Contributory Retirement Appeal Board green
mass · 1962
1 sentence

1986Thus, their reliance on Welch v. Contributory Retirement Appeal Bd., 343 Mass. 502 (1962) (city official’s removal not subject to provisions of G.

11986–1986

Where else courts name it

TX 12 (1996–2025) CA 6 (1969–2008) NJ 6 (1991–2024) CT 6 (1989–2003) MA 5 (1986–2007) CO 5 (1991–2013) IA 5 (1987–2018) NY 5 (1990–2008) MD 5 (1993–2006) FL 4 (1986–2005) OH 4 (1995–2020) IN 3 (1998–2013) VA 3 (1987–1996) LA 3 (1995–1997) WY 2 (1986–1996) RI 2 (1988–2016) SD 2 (1990–1992) NE 2 (2006–2017) AL 2 (1991–1996) TN 2 (1999–2001) NH 2 (1989–1993)

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