Case law

Fallon v. Street Commissioners

309 Mass. 244 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · May 28, 1941

The respondent board notified him on May 28, 1940, that a public hearing would be held on June 6, 1940, on the revocation of his license. … The petitioner was seasonably notified of and attended the hearing before the respondent board.

Terlizzi v. Marsh

258 Mass. 156 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Jan 5, 1927

; that as he was turning his machine upon the rough roadway at an excessive speed, the plaintiff was thrown from the running board and injured. … The case is covered by the principles laid down in Massaletti v. Fitzroy, 228 Mass. 487 . It is distinguishable from decisions like Marcienowski v. Sanders, 252 Mass. 65 , and Burke v. Cook, 246 Mass. 518 .

Bernstein v. Shain

263 Mass. 188 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Mar 27, 1928

If it be assumed that such a sale is not void, but is merely voidable, see People’s Savings Bank v. Wunderlich, 178 Mass. 453 ; Brown v. Wentworth, 181 Mass. 49 ; Chace v. … v.

George S. Carrington Co. v. State Tax Commission

375 Mass. 549 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Jun 29, 1978

This action was commenced by a petition under formal procedure filed with the Appellate Tax Board (board) protesting the refusal of the State Tax Commission (commission) to abate sales taxes totaling $50,401.04, plus interest … The board ruled that the sales in question were not exempt from taxation, and we affirm that decision. Appellant George S.

Beaudette's Case

314 Mass. 728 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Oct 29, 1943

See Hogan v. Metropolitan Life Ins. … The decree is reversed, and the case is to be recommitted to the Industrial Accident Board for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Ordered accordingly.

Burt v. Tucker

52 L.R.A. 112 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Apr 4, 1901

Royal Baking Powder Co. v. Raymond, 70 Fed. Rep. 376, 380. Mouson v. Boehm, 26 Ch. D. 398. Julian v. Hoosier Drill Co. 78 Ind. 408,412 . Browne, Trade-marks, § 680. … Mouson v. Boehm, 26 Ch. D. 398, 407, 408. Levy v. Waitt, 61 Fed. Rep. 1008. Julian v. Hoosier Drill Co. 78 Ind. 408, 412 . In the cases and text-books intent is assumed to be important. Browne, Trade-marks, § 681.

In the Matter of Palmer

413 Mass. 33 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Jul 8, 1992

The Board of Bar Overseers (board) recommended that the attorney, who has previously received a private reprimand for neglecting an estate, be publicly censured. … See Grimes v. Perkins Sch. for the Blind, 22 Mass. App. Ct. 439, 440-441 (1986). Finally, we consider the respondent’s conduct in his mishandling the BCBS suit, as well as his prior disciplinary record.

State Tax Commission v. Colbert

344 Mass. 494 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Jun 7, 1962

The facts which are undisputed are set forth in the findings of the board. … Kinney v. Treasurer & Recr. Gen. 207 Mass. 368, 371 . Peabody v. Treasurer & Recr. Gen. 215 Mass. 129,131 . Baker v. Commissioner of Corps. & Taxn. 253 Mass. 130, 138 .

Kennedy v. Building Inspector of Randolph

351 Mass. 550 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Jan 5, 1967

Brady v. Board of Appeals of Westport, 348 Mass. 515, 519, 522 . See Woods v. Newton, 349 Mass. 373, 378-380 . 2. … They rely on Whittemore v. Building Inspector of Falmouth, 313 Mass. 248, 249 , Smith v. Board of Appeals of Salem, 313 Mass. 622, 624-625 , and McHugh v. Board of Zoning Adjustment of Boston, 336 Mass. 682, 688-689 .

Pigeon's Case

216 Mass. 51 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Oct 22, 1913

MacCabe v. Hussey , 5 Bligh (N. S.) 715, 729. Wilson v. Hoss, 131 U. S. Appendix ccx. Ruckman v. Cory, 129 U. S. 387, 390 . Giles v. Hodge, 74 Wis. 360, 365 . Kleimann v. Gieselmann, 114 Mo. 437, 443 . Sawyer v. … Before the Industrial Accident Board.

City of Cambridge v. Boston Elevated Railway Co.

241 Mass. 374 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · May 18, 1922

Its operation is of so much public concern that it has been taken over by a board of public trustees under Spec. St. 1918, c. 159. Boston v. Treasurer & Receiver General, 237 Mass. 403, 414 . … Hyde v. Boston & Worcester Street Railway, 194 Mass. 80 , and cases there collected. Cheney v. Barker, 198 Mass. 356 . Board of Survey of Arlington v. Bay State Street Railway, 224 Mass. 463 .

Boni v. Goldstein

276 Mass. 372 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Sep 9, 1931

Brown v. Sherer, 155 Mass. 83, 85 . Clark v. Blair, 217 Mass. 179, 181 . Tripp v. Taft, 219 Mass. 81 . … Brown Co. 198 Mass. 473, 475 ), or that she “went into the path of an obvious danger, voluntarily and not under any constraint for instant action.” See Sullivan v. Chadwick, 236 Mass. 130, 137 .

White v. Director of the Division of Employment Security

382 Mass. 596 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Feb 13, 1981

See Carney Hosp. v. Director of the Div. of Employment Security, post 691 (1981), as to the adequacy of a reasonable belief. The board’s decision preceded the release of our opinion in O’Reilly v. … It is, however, the function of the board and not a judge to make findings of fact in this case. Conlon v. Director of the Div. of Employment Security, ante 19, 24 (1980).

Loughery v. Bright

267 Mass. 584 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Jun 5, 1929

Boston v. Bobbins, 126 Mass. 384, 388 . Since the full board of trustees never qualified, the defendant was not authorized to deal with the trust property. The alleged voting trust never came into existence. … Went-worth Co. v. French, 176 Mass. 442, 443 . Barrett v. King, 181 Mass. 476, 478 .

Thurman's Case

259 Mass. 222 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Apr 6, 1927

This finding was reversed by the Industrial Accident Board. … Brow v. Brightman, 136 Mass. 187 . Foss v. Hartwell, 168 Mass. 66 .

Brockton Edison Co. v. Commissioner of Corporations & Taxation

319 Mass. 406 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Apr 2, 1946

See Daly v. Mayor of Medford, 241 Mass. 336, 339 ; Parrotta v. Hederson, 315 Mass. 416, 420 , and cases cited; James v. Mayor of New Bedford, ante, 74, 77. … Ellis v. Paige, 1 Pick. 43 , 45.

Springall v. Commissioner of Revenue

391 Mass. 23 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Jan 31, 1984

Trust Co. v. … This principle underlies this court’s discussion of the issues presented in Commissioner of Corps. & Taxation v. Baker, 303 Mass. 606 (1939). The decision of the Appellate Tax Board is reversed.

Willard v. Lavender

147 Mass. 15 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · May 4, 1888

After the decision in Brown v. Corey, 134 Mass. 249 , this was amended by inserting after the word “ costs ” the words “ and expenses.” St. 1884, c. 131. … Conant v. Kendall, 21 Pick. 36 . Hicks v. Chapman, 10 Allen, 463 .

Edwards v. Slate

184 Mass. 317 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Oct 22, 1903

It deprived the plaintiff of her board and lodging, and of her right to earn her legacy. … See Parker v. Russell, 133 Mass. 74 ; Paige v. Barrett, 151 Mass. 67 . The defendant relies upon Daniels v. Newton, 114 Mass. 530 , and also upon cases like Patterson v.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Ass'n v. Beede

320 Mass. 601 · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · Jan 7, 1947

Hobbs v. Board of Education of Northern Baptist Convention, 126 Neb. 416, 435 . Northwestern University v. Wesley Memorial Hospital, 290 Ill. 205, 214-215 . … Add to article V, § 2, relative to the terms of officers and committees and their election, provisions for an investment committee, and for the removal of officers and members of the board of government and of committees,