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legitimate claim in Massachusetts

32 Massachusetts opinions name it 4 courts 1977–2020 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Rothgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 15 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1980–2020
2 sentences

2020See id. at 454 ; Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972) ("To have a property interest in a benefit, a person must have . . . . a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.").

2012We need determine only whether, by the terms of the board’s 2004 order, 4 any expectation Hoffer had in the restoration of her medical license to active status was sufficiently certain to constitute “a legitimate claim of entitlement.” See Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972).

915
Roslindale Motor Sales, Inc. v. Police Commr. of Bostongreen
mass · 1989 · cited in 4 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1989–2020
2 sentences

2008The defendants rely on Roslindale Motor Sales, Inc. v. Police Comm’r of Boston, 405 Mass. 79, 82 (1989) (Roslindale), a case in which we held that “[t]o have a property interest in a license, an applicant must ‘have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.’ ” Id., quoting Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972).

2008The defendants rely on Roslindale Motor Sales, Inc. v. Police Comm’r of Boston, 405 Mass. 79, 82 (1989) (Roslindale), a case in which we held that “[t]o have a property interest in a license, an applicant must ‘have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.’ ” Id., quoting Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972).

44
Perry v. Sindermanngreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1980–2009
2 sentences

2009See Perry v. Sindermann, 408 U.S. 593, 600, 602 (1972) (stating, where teacher pointed to provision in faculty guide, “A teacher, like the respondent, who has held his position for a number of years, might be able to showfrom the circumstances of this service — and from other relevant facts — that he has a legitimate claim of entitlement to job tenure”).

1980See Perry v. Sindermann, 408 U.S. 593, 601-602 (1972); Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 576-577 (1972).

22
Take Five Vending, Ltd. v. Town of Provincetowngreen
mass · 1993 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1995–1996
2 sentences

1996He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.” Take Five Vending, Ltd. v. Provincetown, 415 Mass. 741, 747 (1993), quoting Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972).

1995He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it." Take Five Vending, Ltd. v. Provincetown, 415 Mass. 741, 747 (1993), quoting Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972).

22
Hoffer v. Board of Registration in Medicinegreen
mass · 2012 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See id. at 454 ; Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972) ("To have a property interest in a benefit, a person must have . . . . a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.").

2020See id. at 454 ; Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972) ("To have a property interest in a benefit, a person must have . . . . a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.").

11
Goldhammer v. Dunkin' Donuts, Inc.green
mad · 1999 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Goldhammer v. Dunkin' Donuts, Inc. , 59 F. Supp. 2d 248 , 252 (D.

11
Hudson v. Commissioner of Correctiongreen
mass · 2000 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects against deprivations of interests in “life, liberty or property, without due process of law.” 5 “Procedural due process protections,” such as the right to a hearing, “are only triggered when a liberty or property interest is at issue.” Hudson v. Commissioner of Correction, 431 Mass. 1, 7 (2000).

11
Wesson v. Leone Enterprises, Inc.green
mass · 2002 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Wesson v. Leone Enters., Inc., 437 Mass. 708 , 713-715 & n.15 (2002) (listing cases in which constructive eviction was found in commercial contexts).

11
Gordon T. Best v. John C. Stetsongreen
ca1 · 1982 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, Potter & McAuthur, Inc. v. City of Boston, 15 Mass.App.Ct. 454, 459 (1983) (“The public is not estopped by a violation of duty on the part of public officials”); cf. Best v. Stetson, 691 F.2d, 42, 44 (1st Cir. 1982) (courts retain authority to estop the government).

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Potter & McArthur, Inc. v. City of Bostongreen
massappct · 1983 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, Potter & McAuthur, Inc. v. City of Boston, 15 Mass.App.Ct. 454, 459 (1983) (“The public is not estopped by a violation of duty on the part of public officials”); cf. Best v. Stetson, 691 F.2d, 42, 44 (1st Cir. 1982) (courts retain authority to estop the government).

11
Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermillgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005“Property interests are not created by the Constitution, they are created and their dimensions are defined by existing rules or understandings that stem from an independent source such as state law . ..” Cleveland Bd. of Education v. Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532, 538 (1985) (internal quotations omitted).

11
Costello v. SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF CHELSEAgreen
massappct · 1989 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005“To have a property interest in a benefit, a person . . . must . . . have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.” Costello v. School Committee of Chelsea 27 Mass.App.Ct. 822, 827 (1989).

11
Lentini v. Peartgreen
masssuperct · 1996 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997See Lentini, supra, at 7-8 ; Quillard, supra, at 9-10 .

11
Frank Cote v. Kenneth J. Seamangreen
ca1 · 1980 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Cote v. Seaman, 625 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir. 1989).

11
Rosenfeld v. Board of Health of Chilmarkgreen
massappct · 1989 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See id. at 627 .

11
Packish v. McMurtriegreen
mad · 1982 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Cf. Packish v. McMurtrie, 539 F. Supp. 548, 550-551 (D.

11
Hathaway v. Commissioner of Insurancegreen
mass · 1980 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Cf. Hathaway v. Commissioner of Ins., 379 Mass. 551, 554-555 (1980) (requirement that commissioner disapprove Blue Shield rates which are “excessive” may well create a legitimate claim of entitlement to rates which are not “excessive”).

11
Commonwealth v. Dascalakisgreen
mass · 1923 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982See Commonwealth v. Dascalakis, 246 Mass. 12, 26 (1923) where the Court noted that ‘ ‘ (I)t is not infrequent that in the trial of causes . . . , that incompetent, immaterial and irrelevant evidence goes without objection.

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cluster 322270green
ca9 · 1974 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980But the plaintiffs might well be said to have “a legitimate claim of entitlement” to rates which are not “excessive.” See Geneva Towers Tenants Organization v. Federated Mortgage Investors, 504 F.2d 483, 493-496 (9th Cir. 1974) (Hufstedler, J., dissenting).

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
Quillard v. Safety Insurance neutral
masssuperct · 1996
2 sentences

1997See Lentini, supra, at 7-8 ; Quillard, supra, at 9-10 .

1996“These facts indicate that [Travelers] acted not out of any self-interest or motive to deny a legitimate claim, but out of a genuine uncertainty as to its obligations, concern that it fully meet its obligations to insureds, and fear of potential liability to its insureds.” Quillard, supra 6 Therefore, I conclude that Travelers has violated G.L.c. 176D, §3(9) and G.L.c. 93A, §9; however, this asserted violation was not willful or knowing and Travelers’ response to the Lentinis’ demand was not in bad faith.

21996–1997
Marshall v. Stratus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. green
massappct · 2001
1 sentence

2001Productora e Importadora de Papel, S.A. de C.V. v. Fleming, 376 Mass. at 835-36 ; Marshall v. Stratus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 51 Mass.App.Ct. at 671 .

12001–2001
Productora E Importadora De Papel v. Fleming green
mass · 1978
1 sentence

2001Productora e Importadora de Papel, S.A. de C.V. v. Fleming, 376 Mass. at 835-36 ; Marshall v. Stratus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 51 Mass.App.Ct. at 671 .

12001–2001
Allen v. Board of Assessors green
mass · 1982
1 sentence

2000He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.” Allen v. Assessors of Granby, 387 Mass. at 120 , quoting from Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, supra at 577 .

12000–2000
Commonwealth v. Rodriguez green
mass · 1979
1 sentence

1993Id. at 302 .

11993–1993
Carey v. Piphus green
scotus · 1978
1 sentence

1981Neither can 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , which supplies the basis for awarding damages for due process violations, e.g., Carey v. Piphus, 435 U.S. 247 (1978), be utilized against Federal agencies or officials, since it requires that the official be acting under color of state law.

11981–1981
Dicenso's Case neutral
mass · 1969
1 sentence

1977The case was then remanded for a determination as to whether there existed “a legitimate claim on the ground of partial dependency.” Id. at 110 .

11977–1977

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30A, § 1 (6) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (6) MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30A, § 14 (5) MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 249, § 4 (4) MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, § 11H (3) MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 9 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 142 (1883–2026) IL 129 (1871–2025) NY 111 (1906–2026) PA 103 (1899–2025) CA 101 (1933–2026) IN 69 (1930–2026) WA 62 (1969–2024) MI 57 (1974–2025) NJ 49 (1923–2026) OH 44 (1977–2024) MO 44 (1880–2024) FL 41 (1931–2026) MS 41 (1977–2024) CT 39 (1871–2026) GA 37 (1976–2025) NM 36 (1954–2026) WV 36 (1928–2021) MA 32 (1977–2020) MD 29 (1864–2021) LA 28 (1926–2023) CO 28 (1952–2025) MN 27 (1979–2024) ID 26 (1975–2024) NC 26 (1905–2026) RI 26 (1978–2015) DC 24 (1974–2021) MT 24 (1980–2019) HI 22 (1985–2025) KS 22 (1895–2022) WI 21 (1976–2021) TN 21 (1938–2026) AL 19 (1871–2016) AZ 19 (1969–2021) UT 18 (1969–2026) OR 18 (1968–2025) KY 18 (1853–2025) IA 17 (1903–2018) OK 16 (1929–2023) WY 14 (1983–2025) NE 13 (1935–2017) ME 12 (1984–2024) DE 11 (1983–2025) SD 10 (1950–2014) NH 10 (1975–2021) VA 10 (1993–2023) SC 8 (1984–2026) VT 7 (1993–2024) ND 6 (1970–2010) NV 5 (1981–2017) AK 4 (1978–2025) AR 3 (1980–2017) VI 3 (2015–2025)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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