Markelson v. Director of the Division of Employment Security

The plaintiff Allen Markelson appeals from the dismissal of his action for District Court review of the denial of unemployment compensation. G. L. c. 151A, § 42; Dist. Mun. Cts. R. Civ. P. 140 (1975). The District Court judge dismissed the claim on the footing that the Haverhill District Court lacked jurisdiction. We reverse the order of the District Court and order reinstatement of the complaint.

The record indicates that Markelson was totally unemployed from early June, 1978,2 but filed no claim for un*517employment compensation until October 16, 1979. A hearing was held on November 13, 1979,…