Massachusetts Appeals Court

Commonwealth v. Levi L. - Juvenile Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the denial of a juvenile's motion to suppress evidence related to firearm and ammunition charges.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.

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.

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.

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.

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The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in N.L. v. J.P. & Another, affirming the denial of a motion to file a late notice of appeal.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.

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.

Massachusetts Appeals Court non-precedential opinion Adoption of Kolleen

Massachusetts Appeals Court non-precedential opinion Adoption of Kolleen

Commonwealth v. Elon Silva Duarte - Non-Precedential Opinion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.

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.

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.