MA-COURTS

Papadopoulos v. Dunn - Massachusetts Appeals Court Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in Papadopoulos v. Dunn, affirming a lower court's judgment. The court found no evidence of causation presented by the plaintiff, thus upholding the dismissal of the case. This decision serves as persuasive authority but not binding precedent.

Commonwealth v. Pharrel P. - Juvenile Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential memorandum and order affirming a juvenile's adjudication of delinquency for carrying a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm. The juvenile was committed to the Department of Youth Services until age eighteen.

Robert X. Jenkins v. Shantal M. Jenkins - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a judgment of contempt against Shantal M. Jenkins for failing to comply with a modification judgment regarding child support payments and providing proof of address. The court found her arguments regarding duress and lack of notification unpersuasive.

Commonwealth v. Dennis L. Coates, Jr. - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential memorandum and order in Commonwealth v. Dennis L. Coates, Jr. The court affirmed the defendant's conviction for assault and battery on a family or household member, finding that the prosecutor's closing argument did not improperly refer to facts not in evidence.

Harihar v. Commonwealth - Judicial Review of Lower Court Orders

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition seeking relief from multiple lower court orders and judgments. The petitioner, Mohan A. Harihar, appealed the denial of his petition under G. L. c. 211, § 3, which sought to void judgments related to a foreclosure and eviction dating back to 2010. The court found that Harihar had not demonstrated an adequate alternative remedy or exceptional circumstances for the court's extraordinary intervention.

B-Dunz, Inc. v. Bilingual Montessori School - Business Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's judgment in the business dispute between B-Dunz, Inc. and Bilingual Montessori School of Sharon. The court upheld rulings on directed verdicts, JNOV, and a new trial, affirming the plaintiff's acceptance of a remittitur on damages.

Hull v. Ferrera - Real Property Ownership Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an opinion in Hull v. Ferrera, concerning the ownership of a portion of Beach Avenue. The court reviewed a Land Court decision regarding real property ownership and deed construction, impacting the town's claim versus private landowners.

Care and Protection of Latifa - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion regarding the care and protection of two children, Latifa and Annette. The court affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate the mother's parental rights, finding her unfit to parent.

Commonwealth v. Levi L. - Juvenile Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the denial of a juvenile's motion to suppress evidence related to firearm and ammunition charges. The juvenile had conditionally pleaded guilty after the motion to suppress was denied.

Bombaugh v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America - Insurance Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed a lower court's decision in favor of Maryanne Bombaugh in her dispute with Unum Life Insurance Company of America over disability benefits. The court found the policy language was not ambiguous and ruled in favor of the insurer.