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cost-benefit analysis in Massachusetts

10 Massachusetts opinions name it 3 courts 1987–2020 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Pyramid Co. v. Architectural Barriers Boardgreen
mass · 1988 · cited in 3 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1997–2014
2 sentences

2014Only if there is no substantial benefit does the issue of the cost of complying with the regulation become important.” See Hollister, 83 Mass. App. Ct. at 523-524 , quoting Pyramid Co. of Hadley, 403 Mass. at 131 .

2013Only if there is no substantial benefit does the issue of the cost of complying with the regulation become important.” Pyramid Co. of Hadley v. Architectural Barriers Bd., 403 Mass. at 131 .

13
Thompson v. Western States Medical Centergreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Rather, the Court applied the standards established in Central Hudson to the evidentiary record developed in the litigation as justification for the regulations. 10 The Court applied the same type of analysis a year later in Thompson v. Western States Medical Center, 535 U.S. 357, 372 (2002), where it considered the legislative history of the statute underlying the challenged regulations, but also looked to the justification advanced in the evidentiary record developed in the course of the litigation, as well as justifications advanced in briefs before the Court.

11
Commonwealth v. Sheppardgreen
mass · 1982 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990Compare Commonwealth v. Sheppard, 387 Mass. 488 , 507 n.20 (1982), rev’d., 468 U.S. 981 (1984) (Sheppard I); Commonwealth v. Sheppard, 394 Mass. 381 , 391 n.8 (1985) (Sheppard II).

11
Massachusetts v. Sheppardgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990Compare Commonwealth v. Sheppard, 387 Mass. 488 , 507 n.20 (1982), rev’d., 468 U.S. 981 (1984) (Sheppard I); Commonwealth v. Sheppard, 394 Mass. 381 , 391 n.8 (1985) (Sheppard II).

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Commonwealth v. Gondolagreen
massappct · 1990 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990The Appeals Court relied on the Manni case and rejected arguments by the Commonwealth that “the judge should have engaged in a cost-benefit analysis, balancing the seri *46 ousness of the violation against the harm caused by suppression of the evidence.” Id. at 287.

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Winn v. Architectural Access Boardgreen
massappct · 1987 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Relying upon Winn v. Architectural Access Bd., 25 Mass. App. Ct. 41, 45 (1987) (“What the board is required to do is to articulate its reasons for the denial of the variance”), HomeLike argues that the board’s decision is inadequate in that no explanation was given for the rejection of its two proposals nor was a cost-benefit analysis done to determine whether compliance was impracticable.

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Commonwealth v. Thorpegreen
mass · 1981 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Under art. 14, we balance “the nature of the particular form of warrantless surveillance and its likely impact on the individuals’ sense of security.” Commonwealth v. Thorpe, 384 Mass. 271, 285 (1981), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 1147 (1982).

1987Under art. 14, we balance "the nature of the particular form of warrantless surveillance and its likely impact on the individuals' sense of security." Commonwealth v. Thorpe, 384 Mass. 271, 285 (1981), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 1147 (1982).

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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
Atlanticare Medical Center v. Commissioner of the Division of Medical Assistance green
mass · 2003
1 sentence

2020Id.

12020–2020
Massachusetts v. Sebelius green
ca1 · 2011
1 sentence

2020Massachusetts v. Sebelius, 638 F.3d 24 , 28 n.6 (1st Cir. 2011). 13 third parties, as the cost of seeking recovery from a provider would generally be de minimis.

12020–2020
J.M. Hollister, LLC v. Architectural Access Board green
massappct · 2013
1 sentence

2014Only if there is no substantial benefit does the issue of the cost of complying with the regulation become important.” See Hollister, 83 Mass. App. Ct. at 523-524 , quoting Pyramid Co. of Hadley, 403 Mass. at 131 .

12014–2014
Doe v. New Bedford Housing Authority green
mass · 1994
1 sentence

1998Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment “The covenant of quiet enjoyment protects a tenant’s right to freedom from serious interference with his tenancy — acts or omissions that impair the character and value of the leasehold.” New Bedford Housing Authority, 417 Mass. at 285 .

11998–1998
Commonwealth v. Sheppard green
mass · 1985
1 sentence

1990Compare Commonwealth v. Sheppard, 387 Mass. 488 , 507 n.20 (1982), rev’d., 468 U.S. 981 (1984) (Sheppard I); Commonwealth v. Sheppard, 394 Mass. 381 , 391 n.8 (1985) (Sheppard II).

11990–1990
Commonwealth v. Manni green
mass · 1986
1 sentence

1990We think that analysis is foreclosed, however, by Commonwealth v. Manni, 398 Mass. at 741 .

11990–1990
Levison v. Levison green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1987Under art. 14, we balance “the nature of the particular form of warrantless surveillance and its likely impact on the individuals’ sense of security.” Commonwealth v. Thorpe, 384 Mass. 271, 285 (1981), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 1147 (1982).

1987Under art. 14, we balance "the nature of the particular form of warrantless surveillance and its likely impact on the individuals' sense of security." Commonwealth v. Thorpe, 384 Mass. 271, 285 (1981), cert. denied, 454 U.S. 1147 (1982).

11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22, § 13A (4) MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30A, § 14 (4)

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

CA 23 (1984–2025) LA 20 (1992–2024) TX 19 (2001–2019) OR 11 (2015–2023) PA 10 (1986–2026) MA 10 (1987–2020) IL 10 (2002–2026) WA 8 (1986–2017) IA 8 (1985–2017) UT 7 (2004–2024) NJ 6 (1987–2011) TN 6 (2008–2024) OH 6 (1981–2023) MO 5 (1992–2021) NM 4 (1993–2018) IN 3 (2015–2026) HI 3 (2007–2013) MD 3 (2004–2017) FL 3 (2003–2015) AL 2 (2013–2013) KS 2 (2024–2025) MT 2 (1982–2012) VT 2 (2000–2008) WI 2 (2011–2021) DE 2 (1983–2023) CT 2 (2008–2021) NY 2 (2024–2024) AZ 2 (1992–2013) MN 2 (2006–2013)

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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