MA-COURTS

N.L. v. J.P. & Another - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in N.L. v. J.P. & Another, affirming the denial of a motion to file a late notice of appeal. The case involved a summary process action and a default judgment for unpaid rent.

Commonwealth v. Eric Lasalle - Criminal Case Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a District Court judge's order dismissing a criminal complaint against Eric Lasalle for receiving a stolen motor vehicle. The Commonwealth appealed, arguing the judge abused her discretion by dismissing the case due to the nonappearance of summoned police officers.

Linardon v. Staybridge Suites - Mandamus Case Affirmed

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition for writ of mandamus. The petitioner sought to compel the transfer of a summary process action to the Superior Court, but the court found no statutory basis for such a transfer. The underlying case has since resulted in a judgment for the landlord.

Latham v. POAH Communities - Housing Injunction Appeal

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition filed by Lincoln G. Latham, Jr. The petitioner sought relief from a preliminary injunction and the dismissal of his appeal related to a Section 8 subsidized tenancy dispute. The court found Latham had adequate alternative remedies and did not meet the criteria for review.

Massachusetts Appeals Court non-precedential opinion Adoption of Kolleen

Massachusetts Appeals Court non-precedential opinion Adoption of Kolleen

Commonwealth v. Elon Silva Duarte - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court vacated the judgment against Elon Silva Duarte, finding prejudicial error in the refusal to provide a jury instruction on bad acts. The court cited the defendant's request for a specific instruction on the permissible uses of testimony related to a separate alleged touching.

Adoption of Mattis - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an opinion in the case of Adoption of Mattis, addressing a mother's appeal regarding the termination of her parental rights. The court affirmed the lower court's decree, finding the mother's argument regarding the Department of Children and Families' reasonable efforts was waived.

Baillargeon v. Lennon - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Superior Court judgment against Mathew Lennon for trespassing and damaging trees on his neighbors' property. The original judgment included $100,000 for tree damage, trebled to $300,000, plus $10,000 for encroachments, totaling $310,000.

Family Behavioral Health Inc. v. 387 Main Street Realty Trust - Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's judgment against 387 Main Street Realty Trust and Raymond Bonneville. The defendants were found liable for breach of contract, interference with business relations, and unfair trade practices. The court found the defendants' arguments regarding sufficiency of evidence were waived.

Adoption of Jazzy - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's decision to terminate parental rights and approve adoption by the children's maternal aunt and uncle. The parents appealed, arguing the court failed to determine reasonable efforts by the Department of Children and Families, adequately consider guardianship, or order post-decree contact.