Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 211, § 10 (2026)

Frivolous appeals; costs and interest

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Section 10. If, upon the hearing of an appeal in any proceeding, it appears that the appeal is frivolous, immaterial or intended for delay, the court may, either upon motion of a party or of its own motion, award against the appellant double costs from the time when the appeal was taken and also interest from the same time at the rate of twelve per cent a year on any amount which has been found due for debt and damages, or which he has been ordered to pay, or for which judgment has been recovered against him, or may award any part of such additional costs and interest.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 36 cases, 1924–2019 · leading case: Avery v. Steele, 608 N.E.2d 1014 (Mass. 1993).

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Avery v. Steele, 608 N.E.2d 1014 (Mass. 1993). · cites it 5× “Steele also, cited G. L. c. 211, § 10 (1990 ed.), which provides that the Supreme Judicial Court may impose double costs on an appellant when an appeal is frivolous, immaterial, or intended for delay.”

Oxford Global Res., LLC v. Hernandez, 106 N.E.3d 556 (Mass. 2018). “" "If [an] appellate court shall determine that an appeal [in a civil case] is frivolous, it may award just damages and single or double costs to the appellee, and such interest on the amount of the judgment as may be allowed by law.”

Blanchard v. Steward Carney Hosp., Inc., 130 N.E.3d 1242 (Mass. 2019). “See G. L. c. 211, § 10 ; G. L. c. 211A, § 15 ; Mass.”

Judge Rotenberg Educ. Ctr., Inc. v. Comm'r of Dep't of Mental Retardation, 424 Mass. 430 (Mass. 1997). “) The receiver was authorized to conduct a de novo review of any outstanding regulatory decisions, including JRC’s certification.”

In the Matter of Dawkins, 587 N.E.2d 761 (Mass. 1992). · cites it 2× “…to cooperate with bar counsel. [6] In view of our decision, we deny Dawkins's request that he be awarded costs. See G.L.c. 211, § 10 (1990 ed.).”

In re a Grand Jury Investigation, 772 N.E.2d 9 (Mass. 2002). “, G. L. c. 211, § 10 (mandatory reporting by “large quantity toxics users”); G.”

Cabot v. Cabot, 774 N.E.2d 1113 (Mass. App. Ct. 2002). “The request, made pursuant to G. L. c. 211, § 10, is unavailable under that statute, but is available under G.”

Soja v. T. P. Sampson Co., 369 N.E.2d 975 (Mass. 1977). “G. L. c. 211, § 10. So ordered. 1 Rule 58 (a) requires that every judgment “be set forth on a separate document” and makes a judgment “effective only when so set forth.”

Ashford v. Massachusetts Bay Transp. Auth., 659 N.E.2d 273 (Mass. 1995). “We take this opportunity to remind litigants and their attorneys that, “[bjecause of the delay and wastework which improper appeals necessarily entail, the perpetrator [either litigant or attorney] should expect not only dismissal of his appeal but also the possibility of double…”

Pandey v. Roulston, 646 N.E.2d 407 (Mass. 1995). “The defendant has moved pursuant to G. L. c. 211, § 10 (1992 ed.), and Mass. R.”

Callahan v. Bd. of Bar Overseers, 631 N.E.2d 43 (Mass. 1994). “G. L. c. 211, § 10 (1992 ed.). See Avery, supra at 456-457 .”

Boni v. Goldstein, 177 N.E. 581 (Mass. 1931). “The plaintiffs’ motion that the report be dismissed and their motion for double costs and interest at the rate of twelve per cent a year, in accordance with G. L. c. 211, § 10, are denied. So ordered.”

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