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11 Massachusetts opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2024 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Jonesgreen1 sentence2024See Jones, 477 Mass. at 326-327 . b. | 1 | 1 |
O'MALLEY v. Sheriff of Worcester Countygreen1 sentence2016See O’Malley, 415 Mass. at 142 (plaintiffs can overcome government officials’ qualified immunity defense by showing that defendants directly participated in violating plaintiffs’ clearly established rights). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Adreygreen1 sentence2012Cf. Commonwealth v. Adrey, supra (“It was not necessary ... for the judge to explain in addition the obvious point that the possibility of another perpetrator might create a reason able doubt”). | 1 | 1 |
Boulter-Hedley v. Boultergreen1 sentence2006The move is not in [the child’s] best interest.” When we decide whether a judge has abused her discretion, “we do not simply substitute our judgment for that of the judge, rather, we ask whether the decision in question ‘rest[s] on whimsy, caprice, or arbitrary or idiosyncratic notions.’ This standard gives great deference to a judge’s decision.” Boulter-Hedley v. Boulter, 429 Mass. 808, 811 (1999) (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Vittands v. Sudduthgreen1 sentence2002Based on the credible evidence and reasonable inferences that I draw from that evidence, I am going to extend this restraining order for a period of six months.” The elements of the tort of abuse of process are: “(1) ‘process’ was used; (2) for an ulterior or illegitimate purpose; (3) resulting in damage.” Vittands v. Sudduth, 49 Mass. App. Ct. 401, 406 (2000), quoting Kelley v. Stop & Shop Cos., 26 Mass. App. Ct. 557, 558 (1988). | 1 | 1 |
Kelley v. Stop & Shop Companies, Inc.green1 sentence2002Based on the credible evidence and reasonable inferences that I draw from that evidence, I am going to extend this restraining order for a period of six months.” The elements of the tort of abuse of process are: “(1) ‘process’ was used; (2) for an ulterior or illegitimate purpose; (3) resulting in damage.” Vittands v. Sudduth, 49 Mass. App. Ct. 401, 406 (2000), quoting Kelley v. Stop & Shop Cos., 26 Mass. App. Ct. 557, 558 (1988). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Whitegreen1 sentence2000Even if we were to assume that this decision was manifestly unreasonable, which we do not, see Commonwealth v. White, 409 Mass. 266, 272-273 (1991), the defendant has not demonstrated that the absence of an individual voir dire weakened his case in some significant way. 3 See Commonwealth v. Otsuki, 411 Mass. 218, 229 (1991). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Otsukigreen1 sentence2000Even if we were to assume that this decision was manifestly unreasonable, which we do not, see Commonwealth v. White, 409 Mass. 266, 272-273 (1991), the defendant has not demonstrated that the absence of an individual voir dire weakened his case in some significant way. 3 See Commonwealth v. Otsuki, 411 Mass. 218, 229 (1991). | 1 | 1 |
Andrewsgreen1 sentence1998Andrews, petitioner, 368 Mass. 468, 489 (1975). | 1 | 1 |
Schuler v. Schulergreen1 sentence1986See Schuler v. Schuler, 382 Mass. 366, 368 (1981). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Massachusetts. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Don
green
1 sentence2018The judge made 104 findings of fact and thirty-four conclusions of law, which "are both specific and detailed, demonstrating, as we require, that close attention was given to the evidence." Adoption of Don , 435 Mass. 158 , 165 (2001). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Commonwealth v. Walker
green
2 sentences2015The judge drew on his experience as a trial judge in murder cases, noting in his decision that “insanity verdicts are rare, even when . . . there is strong evidence of mental illness or bizarre human conduct,” Commonwealth v. Walker, 443 Mass. 213 , 226 n.2 (2005). 2015The judge drew on his experience as a trial judge in murder cases, noting in his decision that "insanity verdicts are rare, even when . . . there is strong evidence of mental illness or bizarre human conduct," Commonwealth v. Walker, 443 Mass. 213 , 226 n.2 (2005). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Commonwealth v. Tolentino
green
1 sentence2000The judge concluded that defense counsel did not make an adequate showing under Commonwealth v. To lentino, 422 Mass. 515 (1996), to order an evidentiary hearing on the issue of systematic exclusion. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
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.