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fixed rule in Massachusetts

9 Massachusetts opinions name it 4 courts 1888–2013 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
Charles D. Bonanno Linen Service, Inc. v. McCarthygreen
mad · 1982 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1985–1986
2 sentences

1986Bonanno Linen Serv., Inc. v. McCarthy, 550 F. Supp. 231, 246-247 (D.

1985Bonanno Linen Serv., Inc. v. McCarthy, 550 F. Supp. at 246-247 , aff’d on this issue, 708 F.2d at 12 .

12
Schollmeyer v. Saxowskygreen
nd · 1973 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Each case must be determined upon its own facts.” Schollmeyer v. Saxowsky, 211 N.W.2d 377, 387 (N.D. 1973).

11
Mirpuri v. Act Manufacturing, Inc.green
ca1 · 2000 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Mirpuri v. ACT Manufacturing, Inc., 212 F.3d 624, 630 (1st Cir. 2000), citing Scarpa v. Murphy, 782 F.2d 300 (1st Cir. 1986) (suggesting that “good cause” under Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and “excusable neglect” under Fed.R.Civ.P. 6 are essentially equivalent and are intended to complement each other). 2 2 The second question is whether there is a fixed rule that governs the determination of whether there has been a showing of “good cause” or “excusable neglect.” In this regard it is important to appreciate that rules 4(j) and 6(b) call for an application of equitable principles and a consideration of

11
John Scarpa v. William Murphygreen
ca1 · 1986 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Mirpuri v. ACT Manufacturing, Inc., 212 F.3d 624, 630 (1st Cir. 2000), citing Scarpa v. Murphy, 782 F.2d 300 (1st Cir. 1986) (suggesting that “good cause” under Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and “excusable neglect” under Fed.R.Civ.P. 6 are essentially equivalent and are intended to complement each other). 2 2 The second question is whether there is a fixed rule that governs the determination of whether there has been a showing of “good cause” or “excusable neglect.” In this regard it is important to appreciate that rules 4(j) and 6(b) call for an application of equitable principles and a consideration of

11
David Raymond v. International Business MacHines Corp.green
ca2 · 1998 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Raymond v. IBM Corp., 148 F.3d 63, 66 (2d Cir. 1998), quoting Pioneer Inv.

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Russell v. Foleygreen
mass · 1932 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974“The granting of a petition to vacate a judgment is not governed by a fixed rule but rests largely although not exclusively in the sound discretion of the court.” Russell v. Foley, 278 Mass. 145, 148 (1932).

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Folsom v. Clemencegreen
mass · 1876 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1888–1888
1 sentence

1888See also Folsom v. Clemence, 119 Mass. 473 .

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Charles D. Bonanno Linen Service, Inc. v. William J. McCarthy green
ca1 · 1983
1 sentence

1985Bonanno Linen Serv., Inc. v. McCarthy, 550 F. Supp. at 246-247 , aff’d on this issue, 708 F.2d at 12 .

11985–1985
Soper v. Manning neutral
mass · 1893
1 sentence

1932Soper v. Manning, 158 Mass. 381, 384 .

11932–1932
Crocker v. Cotting green
mass · 1896
1 sentence

1904Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 .

11904–1904
Motley v. Sargent green
mass · 1875
1 sentence

1902Motley v. Sargent, 119 Mass. 231 .

11902–1902

Where else courts name it

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