Demoulas v. Demoulas Super Markets, Inc.

When the plaintiff Arthur S. Demoulas obtained a preliminary injunction prohibiting the defendant Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. (DSM), from terminating his employment except for cause, DSM sought relief from a single justice of this court under G. L. c. 231, § 118, first par. The single justice modified the injunctive order to provide that DSM give Arthur a leave of absence pending the litigation with “interim” compensation during the leave at the annual rate of $60,000. Arthur appeals under G. L. c. 231, § 118, second par., arguing that the single justice acted without authority and…