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long-recognized principle in Massachusetts

7 Massachusetts opinions name it 3 courts 1994–2024 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Randall v. Haddadgreen
mass · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Consequently, the general rule is that "'the Commonwealth cannot be summoned as a trustee under trustee process without statutory authorization and, therefore, there can be no attachment by trustee process' absent such an authorization." Randall v. Haddad, 468 Mass. 347, 354 (2014), quoting MacQuarrie v. Balch, 362 Mass. 151, 152 (1972).

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MacQuarrie v. Balchgreen
mass · 1972 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Consequently, the general rule is that "'the Commonwealth cannot be summoned as a trustee under trustee process without statutory authorization and, therefore, there can be no attachment by trustee process' absent such an authorization." Randall v. Haddad, 468 Mass. 347, 354 (2014), quoting MacQuarrie v. Balch, 362 Mass. 151, 152 (1972).

11
Seneca One, LLC v. Geulakosgreen
massappct · 2015 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The use of trustee process is subject to certain limitations, including the long-recognized principle "that trustee process actions against the Commonwealth are barred by sovereign immunity."11 Seneca One, LLC v. Geulakos, 88 Mass. App. Ct. 439, 442 (2015), and cited cases.

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Davis v. Westwood Groupgreen
mass · 1995 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See id . at 746, 652 N.E.2d 567 , citing Mullins , 389 Mass. at 52 , 449 N.E.2d 331 .

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Mullins v. Pine Manor Collegegreen
mass · 1983 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See id . at 746, 652 N.E.2d 567 , citing Mullins , 389 Mass. at 52 , 449 N.E.2d 331 .

2019See id . at 746, 652 N.E.2d 567 , citing Mullins , 389 Mass. at 52 , 449 N.E.2d 331 .

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Commissioner of Correction v. Myersgreen
mass · 1979 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., Commissioner of Correction v. Myers, 379 Mass. 255, 260-261 (1979); Abdul-Alazim v. Superintendent, Mass. Correctional Inst., Cedar Junction, 56 Mass. App. Ct. 449 , 452 n.6 (2002).

2015See, e.g., Commissioner of Correction v. Myers, 379 Mass. 255, 260-261 (1979); Abdul- Alázim v. Superintendent, Mass. Correctional Inst., Cedar Junction, 56 Mass. App. Ct. 449 , 452 n.6 (2002).

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Superintendent of Worcester State Hospital v. Hagberggreen
mass · 1978 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015However, a moot case nevertheless can be heard if it presents an issue “of public importance, capable of repetition, yet evading review.” Superintendent of Worcester State Hosp. v. Hagberg, 374 Mass. 271, 274 (1978). 8 As the dissent accurately points out, this long-recognized exception to the mootness doctrine has par ticular application to litigation involving inmate rights given the often ephemeral nature of the alleged improprieties being challenged.

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Bank of New York v. Baileygreen
mass · 2011 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013First, the long-recognized defense, acknowledged by the banks, that a postforeclosure summary process action can be defeated if a plaintiff is unable to show that it acquired title strictly according to the power of sale provided in the defendant’s mortgage, see Bank of N.Y. v. Bailey, 460 Mass. 327, 333 (2011), is mentioned nowhere in G.

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Police Dept. of Chicago v. Mosleygreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994City of Renton v. Playtime Theaters, Inc., 475 U.S. 41, 46-47 (1986), citing Carey v. Brown, 447 U.S. 455, 462-63 , and n.7 (1980): Police Dept. of Chicago v. Mosley, 408 U.S. 92, 95, 98-99 (1972).

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City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres, Inc.green
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994City of Renton v. Playtime Theaters, Inc., 475 U.S. 41, 46-47 (1986), citing Carey v. Brown, 447 U.S. 455, 462-63 , and n.7 (1980): Police Dept. of Chicago v. Mosley, 408 U.S. 92, 95, 98-99 (1972).

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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
Alberts v. Devine green
mass · 1985
2 sentences

2006We begin our discussion with the long-recognized principle that “the First Amendment [to the United States Constitution] prohibits civil courts from intervening in disputes concerning religious doctrine, discipline, faith, or internal organization.” Alberts v. Devine, 395 Mass. 59, 72 , cert. denied sub nom.

1994We begin our discussion with the long-recognized principle that “the First Amendment prohibits civil courts from intervening in disputes concerning religious doctrine, discipline, faith, or internal organization.” Alberts v. Devine, 395 Mass. 59, 72 , cert. denied sub nom.

21994–2006
Sterley v. United States red
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2006Carroll v. Al berts, 474 U.S. 1013 (1985), and cases cited.

1994Carroll v. Alberts, 474 U.S. 1013 (1985), and cases cited.

21994–2006
Abdul-Alázim v. Superintendent, Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Cedar Junction green
massappct · 2002
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., Commissioner of Correction v. Myers, 379 Mass. 255, 260-261 (1979); Abdul-Alazim v. Superintendent, Mass. Correctional Inst., Cedar Junction, 56 Mass. App. Ct. 449 , 452 n.6 (2002).

2015See, e.g., Commissioner of Correction v. Myers, 379 Mass. 255, 260-261 (1979); Abdul- Alázim v. Superintendent, Mass. Correctional Inst., Cedar Junction, 56 Mass. App. Ct. 449 , 452 n.6 (2002).

12015–2015
Carey v. Brown green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1994City of Renton v. Playtime Theaters, Inc., 475 U.S. 41, 46-47 (1986), citing Carey v. Brown, 447 U.S. 455, 462-63 , and n.7 (1980): Police Dept. of Chicago v. Mosley, 408 U.S. 92, 95, 98-99 (1972).

11994–1994

Where else courts name it

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