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defendant relies doctrine in Massachusetts

9 Massachusetts opinions name it 2 courts 1906–2024 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.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Fredettegreen
massappct · 2002 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Commonwealth v. Fredette, 56 Mass. App. Ct. 253 , 259 n.10 (2002) ("Failure to exercise discretion is itself an abuse of discretion").

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Commonwealth v. Bonnettgreen
mass · 2015 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The defendant relies on the rule announced in Commonwealth v. Collins, 470 Mass. 255 (2014), to argue that it was error creating a substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice to admit Gagnon’s in-court identification of the defendant where she twice failed to identify the defendant from a *362 photographic array on the day of the incident. 13 See id. at 265 (where a witness participated in a nonsuggestive pretrial identification procedure that produced “something less than an unequivocal positive identification,” in-court identification ought to be permitted only where there is “ ‘good reason

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Commonwealth v. Craytongreen
mass · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The defendant relies on the rule announced in Commonwealth v. Collins, 470 Mass. 255 (2014), to argue that it was error creating a substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice to admit Gagnon’s in-court identification of the defendant where she twice failed to identify the defendant from a *362 photographic array on the day of the incident. 13 See id. at 265 (where a witness participated in a nonsuggestive pretrial identification procedure that produced “something less than an unequivocal positive identification,” in-court identification ought to be permitted only where there is “ ‘good reason

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Commonwealth v. Collinsgreen
mass · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The defendant relies on the rule announced in Commonwealth v. Collins, 470 Mass. 255 (2014), to argue that it was error creating a substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice to admit Gagnon’s in-court identification of the defendant where she twice failed to identify the defendant from a *362 photographic array on the day of the incident. 13 See id. at 265 (where a witness participated in a nonsuggestive pretrial identification procedure that produced “something less than an unequivocal positive identification,” in-court identification ought to be permitted only where there is “ ‘good reason

2016The defendant relies on the rule announced in Commonwealth v. Collins, 470 Mass. 255 (2014), to argue that it was error creating a substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice to admit Gagnon’s in-court identification of the defendant where she twice failed to identify the defendant from a *362 photographic array on the day of the incident. 13 See id. at 265 (where a witness participated in a nonsuggestive pretrial identification procedure that produced “something less than an unequivocal positive identification,” in-court identification ought to be permitted only where there is “ ‘good reason

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Gilday v. Commonwealthgreen
mass · 1971 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See Gilday v. Commonwealth, 360 Mass. 170 (1971); Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470 (1973).

1977See Gilday v. Commonwealth, 360 Mass. 170 (1971); Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470 (1973).

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Commonwealth v. Penrosegreen
mass · 1973 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974While a motion for a new trial may not ordinarily be used as a vehicle to compel review of such questions (Commonwealth v. McLaughlin, 364 Mass. 211, 229 [1973], and cases cited), the defendant relies on the exception to that rule which sometimes exists when the issues reach constitutional dimensions (see Earl v. Commonwealth, 356 Mass. 181, 184 [1969]; Commonwealth v. Penrose, 363 Mass. 677, 681 [1973]; Picard v. Connor, 404 U. S. 270, 272, n. 3 [1971]; but see Commonwealth v. Antobenedetto, 366 Mass. 51, 58-59 [1974]).

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Picard v. Connorgreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974While a motion for a new trial may not ordinarily be used as a vehicle to compel review of such questions (Commonwealth v. McLaughlin, 364 Mass. 211, 229 [1973], and cases cited), the defendant relies on the exception to that rule which sometimes exists when the issues reach constitutional dimensions (see Earl v. Commonwealth, 356 Mass. 181, 184 [1969]; Commonwealth v. Penrose, 363 Mass. 677, 681 [1973]; Picard v. Connor, 404 U. S. 270, 272, n. 3 [1971]; but see Commonwealth v. Antobenedetto, 366 Mass. 51, 58-59 [1974]).

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Earl v. Commonwealthgreen
mass · 1969 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974While a motion for a new trial may not ordinarily be used as a vehicle to compel review of such questions (Commonwealth v. McLaughlin, 364 Mass. 211, 229 [1973], and cases cited), the defendant relies on the exception to that rule which sometimes exists when the issues reach constitutional dimensions (see Earl v. Commonwealth, 356 Mass. 181, 184 [1969]; Commonwealth v. Penrose, 363 Mass. 677, 681 [1973]; Picard v. Connor, 404 U. S. 270, 272, n. 3 [1971]; but see Commonwealth v. Antobenedetto, 366 Mass. 51, 58-59 [1974]).

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Commonwealth v. McLaughlingreen
mass · 1973 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974While a motion for a new trial may not ordinarily be used as a vehicle to compel review of such questions (Commonwealth v. McLaughlin, 364 Mass. 211, 229 [1973], and cases cited), the defendant relies on the exception to that rule which sometimes exists when the issues reach constitutional dimensions (see Earl v. Commonwealth, 356 Mass. 181, 184 [1969]; Commonwealth v. Penrose, 363 Mass. 677, 681 [1973]; Picard v. Connor, 404 U. S. 270, 272, n. 3 [1971]; but see Commonwealth v. Antobenedetto, 366 Mass. 51, 58-59 [1974]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Commonwealth v. Antobenedettogreen
mass · 1974 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974While a motion for a new trial may not ordinarily be used as a vehicle to compel review of such questions (Commonwealth v. McLaughlin, 364 Mass. 211, 229 [1973], and cases cited), the defendant relies on the exception to that rule which sometimes exists when the issues reach constitutional dimensions (see Earl v. Commonwealth, 356 Mass. 181, 184 [1969]; Commonwealth v. Penrose, 363 Mass. 677, 681 [1973]; Picard v. Connor, 404 U. S. 270, 272, n. 3 [1971]; but see Commonwealth v. Antobenedetto, 366 Mass. 51, 58-59 [1974]).

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Gallant green
mass · 2009
1 sentence

2019The defendant relies on the principle of ejusdem generis to posit that, because the statute uses the words "torture," "torment," "beat," "mutilate," and "disable," the words "strike" or "otherwise mistreat," as used in the statute, are intended "to cover serious blows and serious mistreatment, akin to torture and torment." See Commonwealth v. Gallant , 453 Mass. 535 , 542 (2009), quoting Powers v. Freetown-Lakeville Regional Sch.

12019–2019
In the Matter of a Grand Jury Subpoena green
mass · 1992
1 sentence

2011If in the future there is a final disposition, either because the defendant returns to the United States or because he waives his right to be present, the party aggrieved by the decision properly may file an appeal. 13 Until that point, no appeal properly lies. 14 The defendant relies on the principle that an interlocutory appeal is appropriate when “there might otherwise be no avenue of appeal.” Matter of a Grand Jury Subpoena, supra at 499 n.12. 15 He notes correctly that, because he may not return to the United States without ICE approval, he is barred “indefinitely” from attending any fina

12011–2011
Morrissey v. Brewer green
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

1990In (d), the Court identified “the right to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses (unless the hearing officer specifically finds good cause for not allowing confrontation).” Morrissey v. Brewer, supra at 489 .

11990–1990
Wardius v. Oregon green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1977See Gilday v. Commonwealth, 360 Mass. 170 (1971); Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470 (1973).

1977See Gilday v. Commonwealth, 360 Mass. 170 (1971); Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470 (1973).

11977–1977
Crocker v. Cotting green
mass · 1896
1 sentence

1943Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183, 185 .

11943–1943
Kohn v. Fandel neutral
minn · 1882
1 sentence

1906The weight of authority is the same in other jurisdictions; Forman & Co. Proprietary v. The Ship Liddesdale, [1900] A. C. 190; Hansbrough v. Peck, 5 Wall. 497 ; Scheible v. Klein, 89 Mich. 376 ; Kohn v. Fandel, 29 Minn. 470 ; Timberlake v. Thayer, 71 Miss. 279 ; Smith v. Brady, 17 N. Y. 173 ; Ginther v. Shultz, 40 Ohio St. 104 ; Posey v. Garth, 7 Mo. 94 ; Beach v. Mullin, 5 Vroom, 343 ; Hartman v. Meighan, 171 Penn.

11906–1906
Homer v. Shaw neutral
mass · 1900
1 sentence

1906Loring, J. [After the foregoing statement of the case.] The defendant relies on the doctrine long established in this Commonwealth and last applied in Homer v. Shaw, 177 Mass. 1 , where the earlier cases are collected, namely, that one who voluntarily has failed to complete a piece of work to be done under a special contract for an entire sum is without remedy.

11906–1906
Timberlake v. Thayer neutral
· 1893
1 sentence

1906The weight of authority is the same in other jurisdictions; Forman & Co. Proprietary v. The Ship Liddesdale, [1900] A. C. 190; Hansbrough v. Peck, 5 Wall. 497 ; Scheible v. Klein, 89 Mich. 376 ; Kohn v. Fandel, 29 Minn. 470 ; Timberlake v. Thayer, 71 Miss. 279 ; Smith v. Brady, 17 N. Y. 173 ; Ginther v. Shultz, 40 Ohio St. 104 ; Posey v. Garth, 7 Mo. 94 ; Beach v. Mullin, 5 Vroom, 343 ; Hartman v. Meighan, 171 Penn.

11906–1906
Hansbrough v. Peck green
scotus · 1867
1 sentence

1906The weight of authority is the same in other jurisdictions; Forman & Co. Proprietary v. The Ship Liddesdale, [1900] A. C. 190; Hansbrough v. Peck, 5 Wall. 497 ; Scheible v. Klein, 89 Mich. 376 ; Kohn v. Fandel, 29 Minn. 470 ; Timberlake v. Thayer, 71 Miss. 279 ; Smith v. Brady, 17 N. Y. 173 ; Ginther v. Shultz, 40 Ohio St. 104 ; Posey v. Garth, 7 Mo. 94 ; Beach v. Mullin, 5 Vroom, 343 ; Hartman v. Meighan, 171 Penn.

11906–1906
Smith v. . Brady green
ny · 1858
1 sentence

1906The weight of authority is the same in other jurisdictions; Forman & Co. Proprietary v. The Ship Liddesdale, [1900] A. C. 190; Hansbrough v. Peck, 5 Wall. 497 ; Scheible v. Klein, 89 Mich. 376 ; Kohn v. Fandel, 29 Minn. 470 ; Timberlake v. Thayer, 71 Miss. 279 ; Smith v. Brady, 17 N. Y. 173 ; Ginther v. Shultz, 40 Ohio St. 104 ; Posey v. Garth, 7 Mo. 94 ; Beach v. Mullin, 5 Vroom, 343 ; Hartman v. Meighan, 171 Penn.

11906–1906
Posey v. Garth neutral
· 1841
1 sentence

1906The weight of authority is the same in other jurisdictions; Forman & Co. Proprietary v. The Ship Liddesdale, [1900] A. C. 190; Hansbrough v. Peck, 5 Wall. 497 ; Scheible v. Klein, 89 Mich. 376 ; Kohn v. Fandel, 29 Minn. 470 ; Timberlake v. Thayer, 71 Miss. 279 ; Smith v. Brady, 17 N. Y. 173 ; Ginther v. Shultz, 40 Ohio St. 104 ; Posey v. Garth, 7 Mo. 94 ; Beach v. Mullin, 5 Vroom, 343 ; Hartman v. Meighan, 171 Penn.

11906–1906
Scheible v. Klein green
mich · 1891
1 sentence

1906The weight of authority is the same in other jurisdictions; Forman & Co. Proprietary v. The Ship Liddesdale, [1900] A. C. 190; Hansbrough v. Peck, 5 Wall. 497 ; Scheible v. Klein, 89 Mich. 376 ; Kohn v. Fandel, 29 Minn. 470 ; Timberlake v. Thayer, 71 Miss. 279 ; Smith v. Brady, 17 N. Y. 173 ; Ginther v. Shultz, 40 Ohio St. 104 ; Posey v. Garth, 7 Mo. 94 ; Beach v. Mullin, 5 Vroom, 343 ; Hartman v. Meighan, 171 Penn.

11906–1906

Where else courts name it

CT 10 (1951–2014) CA 9 (1935–2021) MA 9 (1906–2024) KS 9 (1929–2026) GA 5 (1940–1989) AL 5 (1922–1964) MO 4 (1958–2004) MI 4 (1931–2014) PA 3 (1901–1992) IL 3 (1971–2025) VA 3 (1989–2024) NC 3 (1988–2019) NY 2 (1922–1990) AR 2 (2002–2011) TN 2 (1986–2011) AK 2 (2003–2019) NM 2 (2015–2019) OK 2 (1929–1953)

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