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6 Massachusetts opinions name it 3 courts 1981–2023 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 |
|---|---|---|
Aiello v. Aiellogreen2 sentences2023L. c. 241, § 22, which states in relevant part: "The reasonable expenses and charges of partition proceedings, including examination of title and preparation of plan ordered by the court under section seventeen, and the fees of counsel, of the commissioners, and of all agents, guardians and other persons appointed to represent interests in accordance with section nine, shall be determined by the court, and in case of sale paid by the commissioners out of the proceeds. . . ." This statute "furnishes an exception to the general American rule that each party to litigation is responsible for its o 2007L. c. 241, § 22, is to apportion the expenses incurred to achieve the common benefit from partition of shared property among the parties receiving that benefit.” Aiello v. Aiello, 63 Mass. App. Ct. 914, 915-916 (2005). | 2 | 2 |
Copeland v. Martinezgreen2 sentences1989See Hall v. Cole, 412 U.S. 1, 5 (1973); Hutto v. Finney, 437 U.S. 678 , 689 & n. 14 (1978); Copeland v. Martinez, 603 F. 2d 981, 991-992 (D.C. 1981See Hall v. Cole, 412 U.S. 1, 5 (1973); Hutto v. Finney, 437 U.S. 678 , 689 & n.14 (1978); Copeland v. Martinez, 603 F.2d 981, 991-992 (D.C. | 2 | 2 |
Hall v. Colegreen2 sentences1989See Hall v. Cole, 412 U.S. 1, 5 (1973); Hutto v. Finney, 437 U.S. 678 , 689 & n. 14 (1978); Copeland v. Martinez, 603 F. 2d 981, 991-992 (D.C. 1981See Hall v. Cole, 412 U.S. 1, 5 (1973); Hutto v. Finney, 437 U.S. 678 , 689 & n.14 (1978); Copeland v. Martinez, 603 F.2d 981, 991-992 (D.C. | 2 | 2 |
Gonzalez v. Pierce-Williamsgreen1 sentence2023See Gonzalez, 68 Mass. App. Ct. at 788-789 . | 1 | 1 |
Rae v. Air-Speed, Inc.green1 sentence2000Creditor beneficiaries are those defined in RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONTRACTS §302 (1981). 6 Rae v. Air-Speed, Inc., 386 Mass. 187, 195 (1982). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Graysongreen1 sentence1981Moreover, “[t]here is no protected right to commit perjury,” United States v. Grayson, 438 U.S. 41, 54 (1978), and a showing of bad faith gives rise to one of the traditional exceptions to the general American rule that counsel fees are not part of the costs awarded to a successful litigant. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Massachusetts. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Hutto v. Finney
green
2 sentences1989See Hall v. Cole, 412 U.S. 1, 5 (1973); Hutto v. Finney, 437 U.S. 678 , 689 & n. 14 (1978); Copeland v. Martinez, 603 F. 2d 981, 991-992 (D.C. 1981See Hall v. Cole, 412 U.S. 1, 5 (1973); Hutto v. Finney, 437 U.S. 678 , 689 & n.14 (1978); Copeland v. Martinez, 603 F.2d 981, 991-992 (D.C. | 2 | 1981–1989 |
Choate, Hall & Stewart v. SCA Services, Inc.
green
2 sentences2000However, in its 1979 decision in Cho ate, Hall & Stewart v. SCA Services, Inc., 378 Mass. 535 (1979), the Supreme Judicial Court abandoned prior law and adopted the general American rule that “‘creditor’ beneficiaries may sue on contracts to which they were not parties.” Id. at 543 . 2000However, in its 1979 decision in Cho ate, Hall & Stewart v. SCA Services, Inc., 378 Mass. 535 (1979), the Supreme Judicial Court abandoned prior law and adopted the general American rule that “‘creditor’ beneficiaries may sue on contracts to which they were not parties.” Id. at 543 . | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Miaskiewicz v. LeTourneau
green
1 sentence1989Later, in Miaskiewicz v. LeTourneau, 12 Mass. App. Ct. 880 (1981), the Appeals Court stated: ... [A] showing of bad faith gives rise to one of the traditional exceptions to the general American rule that counsel fees are not part of the costs awarded to a successful litigant. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society
red
1 sentence1982Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society, 421 U.S. 240 (1975). | 1 | 1982–1982 |
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.
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.