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last sentence rule in Massachusetts

6 Massachusetts opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2008 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Points East, Inc. v. City Councilgreen
massappct · 1983 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Furthermore, even if material prejudice need be shown in a case such as this where “a neglectful appellant does not avail himself of the rescue apparatus in the last sentence of rule 10 (c),” Points East, Inc. v. City Council of Gloucester, 15 Mass. App. Ct. 722, 725 (1983), we cannot say that the judge was wrong in concluding that the plaintiff’s infractions indeed caused delay which in turn caused the defendant to be materially prejudiced.

1986See note 3, supra. The plaintiff, then, failed to avail herself of the “rescue apparatus in the last sentence of rule 10 (c)” which provides “[i]f, prior to the lower court’s hearing such motion, the appellant shall have cured the noncompliance, the appellant’s compliance shall be deemed timely.” Points East, Inc. v. City Council of Gloucester, 15 Mass. App. Ct. 722, 725 (1983).

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Commonwealth v. Cordeirogreen
mass · 1988 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008If, from all the evidence, you have a reasonable doubt whether the defendant reasonably and in good faith, believed that [the complainant] voluntarily consented to engage in sexual intercourse, you must give the defendant the benefit of that reasonable doubt, and acquit him of this charge.” The last sentence of this instruction is drawn from an instruction given by the trial judge in Commonwealth v. Cordeiro, 401 Mass. 843, 849-850 (1988), and we noted in that case that the language was more generous to the defendant than the law required.

2008Id. at 850-851 & n.11.

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Dexter v. Commissioner of Corporations & Taxationgreen
mass · 1944 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Cf. Cousineau v. Laramee, 388 Mass. 859, 862 (1983), quoting Dexter v. Commissioner of Corps. & Taxation, 316 Mass. 31, 38 (1944) (“A statute should not be interpreted to ‘require a radical change . . . in the existing law [if] the act does not manifest any intent that such a change should be effected’ ”).

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Cousineau v. Larameegreen
mass · 1983 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Cf. Cousineau v. Laramee, 388 Mass. 859, 862 (1983), quoting Dexter v. Commissioner of Corps. & Taxation, 316 Mass. 31, 38 (1944) (“A statute should not be interpreted to ‘require a radical change . . . in the existing law [if] the act does not manifest any intent that such a change should be effected’ ”).

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

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra ; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

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

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra ; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

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

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra ; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

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Commonwealth v. Prestongreen
mass · 1984 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra ; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

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Tammaro v. Colarussogreen
massappct · 1980 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983Compare Tammaro v. Colarusso, 11 Mass. App. Ct. at 49 . 2 This is scarcely draconian.

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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 (1)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Keough green
mass · 1982
2 sentences

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

1987See Commonwealth v. Gaulden, 383 Mass. 543, 550-558 (1981); Commonwealth v. Keough, supra ; Commonwealth v. Preston, 393 Mass. 318, 321-324 (1984); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. 171, 188-190 (1987); Commonwealth v. Cobb, 399 Mass. 191, 192 (1987).

11987–1987

Where else courts name it

CA 43 (1919–2026) WA 13 (1941–2025) IA 13 (1909–2015) FL 11 (1963–2007) TX 11 (1955–2013) IL 11 (1908–2022) IN 9 (1899–2016) TN 9 (2000–2023) MA 6 (1983–2008) AZ 6 (1925–2022) NM 5 (1952–1977) VA 5 (1922–2002) AL 4 (1996–2000) MN 4 (1987–2016) NC 4 (1943–2012) MO 4 (1908–1982) WI 4 (1927–1995) NY 4 (1934–2005) GA 4 (1912–1998) OR 4 (1975–2017) KS 3 (1909–2020) UT 3 (1940–1999) ND 2 (1980–1985) WV 2 (1987–2021) NE 2 (1944–1963) NH 2 (1975–1995) SD 2 (1978–1990) MS 2 (1930–2010) OH 2 (1971–2019) ME 2 (1963–1987) CO 2 (1981–2000)

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