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face error in Massachusetts

18 Massachusetts opinions name it 3 courts 1932–2022 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)

CaseFollowedCited
Well-Built Homes, Inc. v. Shustergreen
massappct · 2005 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Well-Built Homes, Inc. v. Shuster, 64 Mass. App. Ct. 619, 626 (2005) (discussing "requirements for a covenant to run with the land"). [Note 19] The general rule is that contracts survive the death of the contracting parties, and the churches have not demonstrated that any exception to that rule applies here.

11
Fyffe v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authoritygreen
massappct · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019L.] c. 231, §§ 119, 132 ; Fyffe , 86 Mass. App. Ct. at 474 [ 17 N.E.3d 453 ]." As Fyffe indicates, however, the Fyffe factors are simply a way of determining whether a preserved claim of error arising out of attorney misconduct is prejudicial under the appellate prejudicial error standard of review.

2019L.] c. 231, §§ 119, 132 ; Fyffe , 86 Mass. App. Ct. at 474 [ 17 N.E.3d 453 ]." As Fyffe indicates, however, the Fyffe factors are simply a way of determining whether a preserved claim of error arising out of attorney misconduct is prejudicial under the appellate prejudicial error standard of review.

11
Commonwealth v. Stevensgreen
mass · 1980 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Commonwealth v. Stevens , 379 Mass. 772 , 774, 400 N.E.2d 261 (1980) (case against defendant for armed assault with intent to murder and armed robbery, based on testimony of victim, was "strong"); Commonwealth v. Walker , 421 Mass. 90 , 98-99, 653 N.E.2d 1080 (1995) (affirming robbery conviction despite multiple improper comments by judge and prosecutor because Commonwealth made "strong" case where only evidence was victim's testimony).

2018See Commonwealth v. Stevens , 379 Mass. 772 , 774, 400 N.E.2d 261 (1980) (case against defendant for armed assault with intent to murder and armed robbery, based on testimony of victim, was "strong"); Commonwealth v. Walker , 421 Mass. 90 , 98-99, 653 N.E.2d 1080 (1995) (affirming robbery conviction despite multiple improper comments by judge and prosecutor because Commonwealth made "strong" case where only evidence was victim's testimony).

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Commonwealth v. Powellgreen
mass · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014To address these concerns, we held in Commonwealth v. Rosario, supra at 56 , that “[a]n otherwise admissible statement is not to be excluded on the ground of unreasonable delay in arraignment, if the statement is made within six hours of the arrest (day or night), or if (at any time) the defendant made an informed and voluntary written or recorded waiver of his right to be arraigned without unreasonable delay.” In Commonwealth v. Powell, supra at 277-280 , in the face of a challenge by the Commonwealth, we *799 considered whether the Rosario rule had ongoing utility, and concluded that it did,

2014To address these concerns, we held in Commonwealth v. Rosario, supra at 56 , that “[a]n otherwise admissible statement is not to be excluded on the ground of unreasonable delay in arraignment, if the statement is made within six hours of the arrest (day or night), or if (at any time) the defendant made an informed and voluntary written or recorded waiver of his right to be arraigned without unreasonable delay.” In Commonwealth v. Powell, supra at 277-280 , in the face of a challenge by the Commonwealth, we *799 considered whether the Rosario rule had ongoing utility, and concluded that it did,

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Commonwealth v. Flebottegreen
mass · 1994 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Commonwealth v. Flebotte, 417 Mass. 348, 353 (1994).

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Doe v. Creightongreen
mass · 2003 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006In order to avoid summary judgment in the face of a claim of untimeliness, a plaintiff relying on the discovery rule “bears the burden of proving both an actual lack of causal knowledge and the objective reasonableness of that lack of knowledge.” Doe v. Creighton, 439 Mass. 281, 283 (2003).

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Commonwealth v. Christiangreen
mass · 2000 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Commonwealth v. Christian, 430 Mass. 552, 558 (2000) (difference between robbery and larceny, a lesser included offense of robbery, is whether the property was taken without threat or use of force). 10 e. Intoxication instruction.

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Bays v. Therangreen
mass · 1994 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Because the attorney-client privilege protects communications between a client and a lawyer, specifically requiring the person asserting the privilege to be or to have sought to become a client of the lawyer, see Bays v. Theran, 418 Mass. 685, 691 (1994), the court must initially consider which client or clients here is or are asserting the privilege.

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Dinsky v. Town of Framinghamgreen
mass · 1982 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Cf. Dinsky v. Framingham, 386 Mass. 801, 804-810 (1982). 12 Especially in the face of the doctrine already noted, which limits personal liability of officials, we should not readily raise a liability by implication from regulations that say nothing about it.

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Clift v. Cliftgreen
alacivapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981The problems in that field of course resemble closely those arising where visitation rights once granted are sought to be limited on the same account; characteristic of such original custody situations are Clift v. Clift, 346 So. 2d 429, 434-435 (Civ.

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Barrett v. Builders' Patent Scaffolding Co.green
mass · 1942 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980See, e.g., West v. Molders Foundry Co., 342 Mass. 8, 12 (1961); Barrett v. Builders’ Patent Scaffolding Co., 311 Mass. 41, 43-45 (1942); Lawler v. General Elec.

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West v. Molders Foundry Co. Inc.green
mass · 1961 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980See, e.g., West v. Molders Foundry Co., 342 Mass. 8, 12 (1961); Barrett v. Builders’ Patent Scaffolding Co., 311 Mass. 41, 43-45 (1942); Lawler v. General Elec.

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Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc.green
scotus · 1955 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977“The legislature may select one phase of one field and apply a remedy there, neglecting the others.” Williamson v. Lee Optical of Okla., Inc., 348 U.S. 483, 489 (1955).

1977"The legislature may select one phase of one field and apply a remedy there, neglecting the others." Williamson v. Lee Optical of Okla., Inc., 348 U.S. 483, 489 (1955).

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Brady v. Marylandgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974See Brady v. Maryland, 373 U. S. 83, 87 (1963); Commonwealth v. Beneficial Fin.

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Moore v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974Unless there was then some indication that the information in question was exculpatory, there could be no “suppression of evidence, in the face of a defense production request, where the evidence is favorable to the accused and is material either to guilt or to punishment.” Moore v. Illinois, 408 U. S. 786, 794 (1972).

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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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Messina v. LaRosa green
mass · 1958
1 sentence

2022In the face of a challenge to the sister's standing, the court held that she was "entitled to undo the affront to [the first] Josephine's memory occasioned by despoiling her grave of its commemorative marker." Id. at 442 . [Note 17] The quoted language illustrates the uncommon latitude embraced by the cases with respect to allowing family members to speak for the dead without having to demonstrate that they formally are heirs to the particular rights being enforced. [Note 18] Generally speaking, parties cannot, by mere executory contract, create long-term restrictions that run with the land.

12022–2022
Comeau v. Currier green
massappct · 1993
2 sentences

2019Put another way, in the face of error, an appellant can obtain a new trial unless the error is "harmless." Comeau v. Currier , 35 Mass. App. Ct. 109 , 112, 616 N.E.2d 1091 (1993). 5 And it is this standard that the defendants here asked the judge to apply, arguing in reliance on Fyffe that, "When considering ... a motion [for a new trial based on attorney misconduct], the courts apply the prejudicial error standard, which requires that the error 'injuriously affected the substantial rights of the parties.' [G.

2019Put another way, in the face of error, an appellant can obtain a new trial unless the error is "harmless." Comeau v. Currier , 35 Mass. App. Ct. 109 , 112, 616 N.E.2d 1091 (1993). 5 And it is this standard that the defendants here asked the judge to apply, arguing in reliance on Fyffe that, "When considering ... a motion [for a new trial based on attorney misconduct], the courts apply the prejudicial error standard, which requires that the error 'injuriously affected the substantial rights of the parties.' [G.

12019–2019
Commonwealth v. Walker green
mass · 1995
2 sentences

2018See Commonwealth v. Stevens , 379 Mass. 772 , 774, 400 N.E.2d 261 (1980) (case against defendant for armed assault with intent to murder and armed robbery, based on testimony of victim, was "strong"); Commonwealth v. Walker , 421 Mass. 90 , 98-99, 653 N.E.2d 1080 (1995) (affirming robbery conviction despite multiple improper comments by judge and prosecutor because Commonwealth made "strong" case where only evidence was victim's testimony).

2018See Commonwealth v. Stevens , 379 Mass. 772 , 774, 400 N.E.2d 261 (1980) (case against defendant for armed assault with intent to murder and armed robbery, based on testimony of victim, was "strong"); Commonwealth v. Walker , 421 Mass. 90 , 98-99, 653 N.E.2d 1080 (1995) (affirming robbery conviction despite multiple improper comments by judge and prosecutor because Commonwealth made "strong" case where only evidence was victim's testimony).

12018–2018
Commonwealth v. Rosario green
mass · 1996
1 sentence

2014To address these concerns, we held in Commonwealth v. Rosario, supra at 56 , that “[a]n otherwise admissible statement is not to be excluded on the ground of unreasonable delay in arraignment, if the statement is made within six hours of the arrest (day or night), or if (at any time) the defendant made an informed and voluntary written or recorded waiver of his right to be arraigned without unreasonable delay.” In Commonwealth v. Powell, supra at 277-280 , in the face of a challenge by the Commonwealth, we *799 considered whether the Rosario rule had ongoing utility, and concluded that it did,

12014–2014
Boston Housing Authority v. Bell green
mass · 1998
1 sentence

2007In our opinion, we noted that, “[i]f the lease alone controlled our decision, the BHA would be entitled to possession of the premises,” 3 but that “[t]he terms of the lease are not. . . the sole consideration,” id., and “[i]n the face of the requirement of cause in § 32 the provision in the lease permitting termination of the tenancy cannot be enforced as written,” where the tenant can meet her burden to show special circumstances.

12007–2007
Commonwealth v. Pellegrini green
mass · 1993
1 sentence

1994This judicial action cannot stand in the face of our rule in Commonwealth v. Pellegrini, supra. Accordingly, the judgment of dismissal must be reversed.

11994–1994
United States v. DiFrancesco green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1982United States v. DiFrancesco, supra at 136 , appears to be dispositive of the double jeopardy claims of the defendants.

1982United States v. DiFrancesco, supra at 136 , appears to be dispositive of the double jeopardy claims of the defendants.

11982–1982
Osier v. Osier green
me · 1980
1 sentence

1981Goldstein, et al., supra at 113-133, respond to the Pierce case and a review of the first edition of their book by Dembitz, 83 Yale L.J. 1304 , 1310-1311 (1974). 3 This last point is developed in Osier v. Osier, 410 A.2d 1027 (Me. 1980), a case on original award of custody in the face of a claim that the religious practices of one of the parents would endanger the child.

11981–1981
Varney v. Donovan green
mass · 1970
1 sentence

1972Co. v. Beck, 356 Mass. 739 . 4 In the face of this principle the Nursing Home’s arguments attempting to demonstrate the amount of alleged “benefits of its bargain” lost are to no avail.

11972–1972
Merrill v. National Bank of Jacksonville green
scotus · 1899
1 sentence

1932In Merrill v. National Bank of Jacksonville, 173 U. S. 131 , it was held that a secured creditor of an insolvent national bank might prove and receive dividends upon the face of his claim as it was at the time of the declaration of insolvency, without crediting either his collaterals or collections made therefrom after such declaration, subject to the proviso that dividends ceased when the claim has been paid in full.

11932–1932

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278, § 33E (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

MO 113 (1907–2025) CA 98 (1871–2025) PA 64 (1909–2024) TX 63 (1931–2025) OR 56 (1918–2025) IA 54 (1939–2026) LA 46 (1933–2023) NY 44 (1882–2017) IL 44 (1974–2024) WY 30 (1925–2026) NJ 27 (1905–2022) FL 27 (1954–2024) MI 24 (1903–2025) CT 24 (1941–2017) UT 21 (1946–2025) MT 20 (1935–2024) IN 20 (1877–2023) MD 18 (1969–2016) MA 18 (1932–2022) NC 18 (1912–2019) GA 17 (1940–2018) AL 17 (1922–2026) MS 16 (1893–2020) DC 15 (1973–2011) WA 14 (1913–2019) OK 13 (1932–2001) OH 13 (1919–2023) TN 12 (1908–2020) VT 11 (1959–2026) NM 11 (1965–2011) WI 11 (1901–2001) MN 10 (1908–2014) CO 9 (1965–2020) ID 9 (1941–2023) KY 7 (1957–2026) KS 7 (1933–2022) AZ 7 (1970–2015) AR 6 (1917–2006) NE 6 (1903–1996) RI 6 (1968–2017) HI 6 (1994–2023) WV 6 (1897–1989) ND 5 (1975–2022) VA 5 (1940–2026) ME 4 (1995–2016) DE 4 (1973–2020) SD 3 (1944–1998) AK 2 (1979–1995)

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