charitable immunity in Massachusetts

25 Massachusetts opinions name it 4 courts 1959–2026 1 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 (15)

Case	Followed	Cited
Colby v. Carney Hospitalgreen mass · 1969 · cited in 10 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1973–2004 2 sentences 2004The Legislature enacted the cap after the Supreme Judicial Court announced its intention, in Colby v. Carney Hospital 356 Mass. 527, 528 , (1969), to abolish the doctrine of charitable immunity. 2004The Legislature enacted the cap after the Supreme Judicial Court announced its intention, in Colby v. Carney Hospital 356 Mass. 527, 528 , (1969), to abolish the doctrine of charitable immunity.	6	10
Ricker v. Northeastern Universitygreen mass · 1972 · cited in 3 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1975–2004 2 sentences 1975In Ricker v. Northeastern Univ., supra, 170-171, we said, speaking of the Colby case, “This language does not by itself abolish the doctrine of charitable immunity as of December 23, 1969 . . . [the language] makes it clear that no change of the doctrine was then being made.” The Legislature chose to act subsequent to the Colby decision. 1975In Ricker v. Northeastern Univ., supra, 170-171, we said, speaking of the Colby case, “This language does not by itself abolish the doctrine of charitable immunity as of December 23, 1969 . . . [the language] makes it clear that no change of the doctrine was then being made.” The Legislature chose to act subsequent to the Colby decision.	3	3
English v. New England Medical Center, Inc.green mass · 1989 · cited in 3 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1995–2004 2 sentences 2003The Legislature thus pursued “the legitimate objective of preserving charitable assets,” id. at 430 , while evincing an intent to “confine narrowly the doctrine of charitable immunity.” Mullins v. Pine Manor College, 389 Mass. 47, 63-64 (1983). 2003The Legislature thus pursued “the legitimate objective of preserving charitable assets,” id. at 430 , while evincing an intent to “confine narrowly the doctrine of charitable immunity.” Mullins v. Pine Manor College, 389 Mass. 47, 63-64 (1983).	2	3
McDonald v. Massachusetts General Hospitalgreen · 1876 · cited in 3 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1959–2000 2 sentences 2000The doctrine of charitable immunity was adopted in Massachusetts in the case of McDonald v. Massachusetts General Hospital, 120 Mass. 432, 434-36 (1876). 1967Even if we assume that the defendant was negligent (which we do not so find), still the defendant would not be liable under the doctrine of charitable immunity first enunciated in 1876 in the case of McDonald v. Mass. General Hospital, 120 Mass. 432 which rule has been followed in recent decisions of Bearse v. New England Deaconess Hospital, 321 Mass. 750 , Mastroangelo v. Maverick Dispensary, 330 Mass. 708 , Boxer v. Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., 342 Mass. 537 and Harrigan v. Cape Cod Hospital, 349 Mass. 765 .	1	3
Mullins v. Pine Manor Collegegreen mass · 1983 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1995–2003 2 sentences 2003The Legislature thus pursued “the legitimate objective of preserving charitable assets,” id. at 430 , while evincing an intent to “confine narrowly the doctrine of charitable immunity.” Mullins v. Pine Manor College, 389 Mass. 47, 63-64 (1983). 2003The Legislature thus pursued “the legitimate objective of preserving charitable assets,” id. at 430 , while evincing an intent to “confine narrowly the doctrine of charitable immunity.” Mullins v. Pine Manor College, 389 Mass. 47, 63-64 (1983).	1	2
Roosen v. Peter Bent Brigham Hospitalgreen mass · 1920 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1986–1988 2 sentences 1988See, e.g., Farrigan v. Pevear, 193 Mass. at 147 ; Roosen v. Peter Bent Brigham Hosp., 235 Mass. 66 (1920); Reavey v. 667 Guild of St. 1986*Roosen v. Peter Bent Brigham Hosp., 235 Mass. 66, 75-76 (1920).	1	2
Morash & Sons, Inc. v. Commonwealthgreen mass · 1973 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1973–1979 2 sentences 1979Compare our opinions concerning governmental immunity, where our power to act to abrogate the doctrine was recognized (Whitney v. Worcester, 373 Mass. 208, 209-210 [1977]; Hannigan v. New 809 Gamma-Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Inc., supra at 659; Morash & Sons, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 363 Mass. 612, 624 [1973]), and this court’s opinion concerning its intention to abolish the doctrine of charitable immunity (Colby v. Carney Hosp., 356 Mass. 527, 528 [1969]). 1979Compare our opinions concerning governmental immunity, where our power to act to abrogate the doctrine was recognized (Whitney v. Worcester, 373 Mass. 208, 209-210 [1977]; Hannigan v. New 809 Gamma-Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Inc., supra at 659; Morash & Sons, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 363 Mass. 612, 624 [1973]), and this court’s opinion concerning its intention to abolish the doctrine of charitable immunity (Colby v. Carney Hosp., 356 Mass. 527, 528 [1969]).	1	2
Birbiglia v. Saint Vincent Hospital, Inc.green mass · 1998 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026 1 sentence 2026Cf. Birbiglia, 427 Mass. at 88 (noting that costs are "expressly not subject to the $20,000 limit"); G.	1	1
Martin v. Kelleygreen masssuperct · 2004 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015See Martin v. Kelley, 18 Mass. L.	1	1
Town of Bedford v. AFSCME Council 93, Local 1703green massappct · 2007 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 1 sentence 2009See note 1, supra. On appeal, the union contends that it was entitled to plead the charitable immunity cap on damages provided by G.	1	1
Conners v. Northeast Hospital Corp.green mass · 2003 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 1 sentence 2005See Conners v. Northeast Hospital Corp., 439 Mass. 469 (2003).	1	1
Gos v. Brownsteingreen mass · 1988 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003See Gos v. Brownstein, 403 Mass. 252, 255-256 (1988) (sanctions need not be based on a wilful failure to comply with discovery order).	1	1
Farrigan v. Peveargreen mass · 1906 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988 1 sentence 1988See, e.g., Farrigan v. Pevear, 193 Mass. at 147 ; Roosen v. Peter Bent Brigham Hosp., 235 Mass. 66 (1920); Reavey v. *667 Guild of St.	1	1
Gallant v. Worcestergreen mass · 1981 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986 1 sentence 1986See generally Gallant v. Worcester, 383 Mass. 707, 712-715 (1981). 14 We also note that when the charitable immunity doctrine was still in full force, the Supreme Judicial Court held that the policy reasons denying recovery for common law actions applied also to preclude actions under the wrongful death statute.	1	1
Whitney v. City of Worcestergreen mass · 1977 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979 2 sentences 1979Compare our opinions concerning governmental immunity, where our power to act to abrogate the doctrine was recognized (Whitney v. Worcester, 373 Mass. 208, 209-210 [1977]; Hannigan v. New 809 Gamma-Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Inc., supra at 659; Morash & Sons, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 363 Mass. 612, 624 [1973]), and this court’s opinion concerning its intention to abolish the doctrine of charitable immunity (Colby v. Carney Hosp., 356 Mass. 527, 528 [1969]). 1979Compare our opinions concerning governmental immunity, where our power to act to abrogate the doctrine was recognized (Whitney v. Worcester, 373 Mass. 208, 209-210 [1977]; Hannigan v. New 809 Gamma-Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Inc., supra at 659; Morash & Sons, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 363 Mass. 612, 624 [1973]), and this court’s opinion concerning its intention to abolish the doctrine of charitable immunity (Colby v. Carney Hosp., 356 Mass. 527, 528 [1969]).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
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Also cited on this issue (18)

Case	Cited	Years
Barrett v. Brooks Hospital, Inc. green mass · 1959 2 sentences 1961Inc. 338 Mass. 754, 756 ) and matters of defence are not open on demurrer. 1959Inc. 338 Mass. 754, 755-756 , and cases cited) inapplicable, which we do not intimate, not having reached that point.	2	1959–1961
Attorney General v. Weymouth Agricultural & Industrial Society green mass · 1987 1 sentence 1997Soc., 400 Mass. 475 , All n.3 (1987) (citing cases holding that Boston Symphony Orchestra is subject to local property tax but is entitled to the charitable immunity).	1	1997–1997
Higgins v. Emerson Hospital green mass · 1975 2 sentences 1995Because the abolitionary statute is not retrospective in effect, Higgins v. Emerson Hospital, 367 Mass. 714 (1975), and because the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the doctrine of charitable immunity retains its protective function with respect to injuries occurring after the date of the Colby decision, but before the date of the statute abolishing charitable immunity, Higgins, supra, tortious acts occurring prior to Colby (December 23, 1969) and between Colby and the abolition (1971) will continue to enjoy the sheltering effect of charitable immunity. 1995Because the abolitionary statute is not retrospective in effect, Higgins v. Emerson Hospital, 367 Mass. 714 (1975), and because the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the doctrine of charitable immunity retains its protective function with respect to injuries occurring after the date of the Colby decision, but before the date of the statute abolishing charitable immunity, Higgins, supra, tortious acts occurring prior to Colby (December 23, 1969) and between Colby and the abolition (1971) will continue to enjoy the sheltering effect of charitable immunity.	1	1995–1995
Schoenfield v. County of Humboldt green scotus · 1990 1 sentence 1995In that early decision, “[t]he court reasoned that the hospital held its funds in trust for the benefit of the public, and that it would be an unlawful diversion of those funds to apply them to the satisfaction of a judgment based on the negligence of hospital agents.” English v. New England Medical Center, 405 Mass. 423, 425 (1989), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 1056 (1990).	1	1995–1995
Brune v. Belinkoff green mass · 1968 2 sentences 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v. 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v.	1	1973–1973
Keyes v. Construction Service, Inc. green mass · 1960 2 sentences 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v. 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v.	1	1973–1973
Gaudette v. Webb green mass · 1972 2 sentences 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v. 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v.	1	1973–1973
Gildea v. Ellershaw green mass · 1973 2 sentences 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v. 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v.	1	1973–1973
George v. Jordan Marsh Company green mass · 1971 2 sentences 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v. 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v.	1	1973–1973
Mounsey v. Ellard green mass · 1973 2 sentences 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v. 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v.	1	1973–1973
Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. green mass · 1972 2 sentences 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v. 1973Inc. 340 Mass. 633 (1960) (right of action for prenatal injuries); Brune v. Belinkoff, 354 Mass. 102 (1968) (enlarging physicians’ duty of care); Colby v. Carney Hosp. 356 Mass. 527 (1969) (forecasting abolition of the doctrine of charitable immunity); George v. Jordan Marsh Co. 359 Mass. 244 (1971) (right of action for intentionally caused mental distress resulting in bodily harm); Gaudette v. Webb, 362 Mass. 60 (1972) (limitations period in wrongful death action); Knowles v. Gilchrist Co. 362 Mass. 642 (1972) (shift of a burden of proof from bailor to bailee-for-hire); Morash & Sons, Inc. v.	1	1973–1973
Brunton v. O'Connell neutral mass · 1947	1	1967–1967
Berger v. Boston, Worcester & New York Street Railway Co. neutral mass · 1953 1 sentence 1967Even if we assume that the defendant was negligent (which we do not so find), still the defendant would not be liable under the doctrine of charitable immunity first enunciated in 1876 in the case of McDonald v. Mass. General Hospital, 120 Mass. 432 which rule has been followed in recent decisions of Bearse v. New England Deaconess Hospital, 321 Mass. 750 , Mastroangelo v. Maverick Dispensary, 330 Mass. 708 , Boxer v. Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., 342 Mass. 537 and Harrigan v. Cape Cod Hospital, 349 Mass. 765 .	1	1967–1967
Simpson v. Truesdale Hospital, Inc. green mass · 1958 1 sentence 1967See: Simpson v. Truesdale Hospital, 338 Mass. 787 .	1	1967–1967
Chernaik v. Crean neutral mass · 1965 1 sentence 1967Even if we assume that the defendant was negligent (which we do not so find), still the defendant would not be liable under the doctrine of charitable immunity first enunciated in 1876 in the case of McDonald v. Mass. General Hospital, 120 Mass. 432 which rule has been followed in recent decisions of Bearse v. New England Deaconess Hospital, 321 Mass. 750 , Mastroangelo v. Maverick Dispensary, 330 Mass. 708 , Boxer v. Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., 342 Mass. 537 and Harrigan v. Cape Cod Hospital, 349 Mass. 765 .	1	1967–1967
Boxer v. Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc. green mass · 1961 1 sentence 1967Even if we assume that the defendant was negligent (which we do not so find), still the defendant would not be liable under the doctrine of charitable immunity first enunciated in 1876 in the case of McDonald v. Mass. General Hospital, 120 Mass. 432 which rule has been followed in recent decisions of Bearse v. New England Deaconess Hospital, 321 Mass. 750 , Mastroangelo v. Maverick Dispensary, 330 Mass. 708 , Boxer v. Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., 342 Mass. 537 and Harrigan v. Cape Cod Hospital, 349 Mass. 765 .	1	1967–1967
Ray v. Tucson Medical Center green ariz · 1951	1	1959–1959
President & Directors of Georgetown College v. Hughes green cadc · 1942	1	1959–1959

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85K (18) MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258, § 2 (3)

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Where else courts name it

NJ 58 (1957–2026) VA 33 (1959–2021) MA 25 (1959–2026) AR 22 (1973–2025) GA 20 (1961–2019) TX 20 (1962–2015) SC 20 (1966–2025) MO 19 (1909–2025) PA 17 (1961–2012) NY 15 (1977–2025) MI 13 (1960–2024) NC 12 (1967–2020) WI 11 (1953–2005) LA 10 (1968–2002) IN 7 (1963–1983) IL 6 (1958–2007) MD 6 (1973–2001) ME 6 (1967–2010) OH 6 (1991–2005) OR 5 (1963–2020) CA 4 (1951–2006) RI 4 (1969–1994) ID 4 (1966–1990) WA 3 (1971–1975) CT 3 (1960–2016) KS 3 (1966–1991) MS 2 (1982–1988) AZ 2 (1963–1974) WV 2 (1965–1978) CO 2 (1966–1997) ND 2 (1965–1968)

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