Griffin v. Powers

This action of tort is before us subsequent to a long and involved procedural process. We outline the proceedings relevant to the present controversy. The action was brought in the Superior Court but transferred to the District Court of Southern Essex under the provision of G. L. c. 231, § 102C. Following a trial on the merits in that court a finding was made for the plaintiff on June 11,1970, after which judgment was entered on June 26 and execution issued on June 29. On November 23, 1970, the District Court allowed the defendant’s petition to vacate judgment “if the ... [defendant] files…