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change standard in Massachusetts

13 Massachusetts opinions name it 2 courts 1946–2023 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
MacDonald v. Carusogreen
mass · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See MacDonald, 467 Mass. at 394 ("Although we conclude that the judge here, on this record, did not abuse her discretion in denying the defendant's motion to terminate the abuse prevention order, we leave open the possibility that the defendant might be able to meet his burden if he were to renew his motion with a stronger evidentiary foundation"). c.

11
Atwater v. City of Lago Vistagreen
scotus · 2001 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Contrast Atwater v. Lago Vista, 532 U.S. 318, 327-355 (2001) (surveying common law; holding that Fourth Amendment to United States Constitution does not require breach of peace for warrantless misdemeanor arrest). 21 The parties and the United States, as amicus curiae, have brought to our attention a change in the standard immigration detainer form that occurred shortly before the oral argument in this case, and the fact that immigration detainers are now accompanied by either Form I 200 or Form I 205.

11
Commonwealth v. Randolphgreen
mass · 2002 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012While the standard of “a substantial likelihood of a miscarriage of justice” under c. 278, § 33E, review of a capital case may operate more liberally for a capital defendant than the standard of substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice for a defendant accused of a lesser crime, see Commonwealth v. Randolph, 438 Mass. 290, 297-298 (2002), in the present circumstances of a change in standard of guilt, they require the same result.

11
Gerber v. City of Worcestergreen
massappct · 1973 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Gerber v. Worcester, 1 Mass. App. Ct. 811, 812 (1973); Commonwealth v. Pugh, 2 Mass. App. Ct. 903, 904 (1974). 10 Judgment affirmed.

11
Commonwealth v. Pughgreen
massappct · 1974 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Gerber v. Worcester, 1 Mass. App. Ct. 811, 812 (1973); Commonwealth v. Pugh, 2 Mass. App. Ct. 903, 904 (1974). 10 Judgment affirmed.

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Rosewell v. LaSalle National Bankgreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Rosewell v. LaSalle Nat’l Bank, 450 U.S. 503, 518 (1981).

11
Iannacchino v. Ford Motor Co.green
mass · 2008 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009The motion to dismiss standard under Nader v. Citron, 372 Mass. 96, 98 (1977), is applicable because the judge’s decision was made before the change in the standard set forth in Iannacchino v. Ford Motor Co., 451 Mass. 623, 636 (2008).

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Nader v. Citrongreen
mass · 1977 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009The motion to dismiss standard under Nader v. Citron, 372 Mass. 96, 98 (1977), is applicable because the judge’s decision was made before the change in the standard set forth in Iannacchino v. Ford Motor Co., 451 Mass. 623, 636 (2008).

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Harland Hahn and Caroline Hahn v. Lloyd A. Becker and Madison County Mutual Automobile Insurance Companygreen
ca7 · 1977 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994For example, in Hahn v. Becker, 551 F.2d 741, 745 (7th Cir. 1977), the motion was filed on the eighth day but not served until the twenty-second day after entry of the judgment.

11
Green v. Commonwealthgreen
massappct · 1982 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Quite apart from any difficulties of definition, 4 the cases of Vaughan v. Commonwealth, 377 Mass. at 915 , and Green v. Commonwealth, 13 Mass. App. Ct. 524, 529 (1982), caution against a change of rule on account of incidents arising prior to the effective date of the present G.

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Love v. Wolfgreen
calctapp · 1967 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981In the circumstances, the evidence of the change in warning was admissible as additional proof of “the feasibility of eliminating [the] unclear warning of the earlier date, which the jury found to be a causative factor in producing . . . [the condition].” Love v. Wolf, 249 Cal. App. 2d 822, 831 (1967).

1981In the circumstances, the evidence of the change in warning was admissible as additional proof of "the feasibility of eliminating [the] unclear warning of the earlier date, which the jury found to be a causative factor in producing ... [the condition]." Love v. Wolf, 249 Cal. App.2d 822, 831 (1967).

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Diaz v. Eli Lilly & Co.green
mass · 1973 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See Diaz v. Eli Lilly & Co., 364 Mass. 153, 167 (1973).

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Fitzpatrick green
massappct · 1984
1 sentence

1993While declining to reverse the conviction in Fitzpatrick , the court observed that the language of the instruction “may lead some jurors to draw an unfair inference,” id., and recommended a change to the instruction.

11993–1993
Vaughan v. Commonwealth green
mass · 1979
1 sentence

1985Quite apart from any difficulties of definition, 4 the cases of Vaughan v. Commonwealth, 377 Mass. at 915 , and Green v. Commonwealth, 13 Mass. App. Ct. 524, 529 (1982), caution against a change of rule on account of incidents arising prior to the effective date of the present G.

11985–1985
Commonwealth v. McLeod green
mass · 1975
1 sentence

1981His first appeal was argued on June 8, 1976, after our decisions in Commonwealth v. Walker, 370 Mass. 548, 574-575 , cert, denied, 429 U.S. 943 (1976) (disapproving the practice of informing the jury of the availability of appellate review), and Commonwealth v. McLeod, 367 Mass. 500 (1975) (suggesting a change in the instruction on alibi).

11981–1981
Schaeffer v. General Motors Corp. green
mass · 1977
2 sentences

1981Schaeffer v. General Motors Corp., 372 Mass. 171, 175-176 (1977).

1981Schaeffer v. General Motors Corp., 372 Mass. 171, 175-176 (1977).

11981–1981
Commonwealth v. Walker green
mass · 1976
1 sentence

1981His first appeal was argued on June 8, 1976, after our decisions in Commonwealth v. Walker, 370 Mass. 548, 574-575 , cert, denied, 429 U.S. 943 (1976) (disapproving the practice of informing the jury of the availability of appellate review), and Commonwealth v. McLeod, 367 Mass. 500 (1975) (suggesting a change in the instruction on alibi).

11981–1981
Bumpus v. Gunter green
mad · 1978
1 sentence

1981The second appeal was argued after the decision in Bumpus v. Gunter, 452 F. Supp. 1060 (D.

11981–1981
Teague v. California green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

1981His first appeal was argued on June 8, 1976, after our decisions in Commonwealth v. Walker, 370 Mass. 548, 574-575 , cert, denied, 429 U.S. 943 (1976) (disapproving the practice of informing the jury of the availability of appellate review), and Commonwealth v. McLeod, 367 Mass. 500 (1975) (suggesting a change in the instruction on alibi).

11981–1981
Cochran v. Roemer green
mass · 1934
1 sentence

1946Cochran v. Roemer, 287 Mass. 500, 510 .

11946–1946

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