Legal Opinion
Glovsky v. Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided October 10, 2014No. SJC 11434PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDuffly, J.
Steven M. Glovsky sought to solicit signatures for his nomination to public office outside the entrance to a supermarket owned by the defendant, Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. (Roche Bros.), but was informed that Roche Bros, prohibited this activity on its property. Glovsky filed suit in the Superior Court claiming that Roche Bros, had violated his right to equal ballot access under art. 9 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights. He requested relief under the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, G. L. c. 12, § 111 (act), for a violation of his rights “by threats, intimidation or coercion.”2…
2Cases cited45 opinions
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- Bally v. Northeastern UniversityMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1989
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