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Summaries |
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12/03/2012 |
The summaries of cases for oral argument were prepared by Marc G. Perlin, Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School. The summaries are not an official part of the court proceedings, and are presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the cases set for oral argument. |
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SJC-11179
Evans v. Lorillard Tobacco Company
Torts; Wrongful Death-- Various issues arising out of a multi-million dollar judgment against a cigarette manufacturer in a suit by the estate of a smoker who died from lung cancer; whether an award of punitive damages was proper. |
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SJC-11167
Commonwealth v. Tatum
Criminal-- Various issues arising out of drug conviction. |
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SJC-11168
DeWolfe v. Hingham Center, Ltd.
Real Property; Misrepresentation-- This suit claims that a real estate broker and seller misrepresented the zoning classification of real estate, resulting in the plaintiff's inability to conduct a hair salon business on the premises. |
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SJC-11073
Commonwealth v. Butler
Criminal-- The defendant is appealing the denial of a motion for new trial on the ground of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel in the direct appeal of the defendant's rape conviction. |
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SJC-11148
Commonwealth v. Castillo
Superintendence Power-- The Commonwealth is appealing an interlocutory order of the Superior Court requiring the Commonwealth to obtain information concerning whether victims of a sexual assault sought treatment. |
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SJC-11154
Klairmont v. Gainsboro Restaurant, Inc.
Torts; Wrongful Death-- Various issues arising out of a multi-million dollar judgment against a bar in a suit by the estate of a college student who was found injured at the bottom of stairs; whether liability under Chapter 93A may be found on the basis of violation of the Building Code. |
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