Legal Opinion
Wynne v. Rosen
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided May 10, 1984PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNolan, J.
The plaintiff, Peter Wynne, appeals from a judgment dismissing his action for malicious prosecution against the defendants, Harold Rosen and his attorney, Mr. Stephen Weitz. This case is before us on direct appellate review. We reverse the judgment.
Wynne’s complaint alleges the following facts. Wynne and Rosen were officers and equal owners of shares in an automobile dealership, Marlborough Auto House, Inc. In May, 1982, they decided to sell the business. A prospective buyer was found and negotiations began. In August, 1982, Wynne refused to sign a “buy sell” agreement which included amended…
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- Langford v. Boston & Albany RailroadMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1887
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