Kennedy v. Justice of the District Court of Dukes County

By the court.

These cases, originally brought in the county court for Suffolk County, are each entitled, “Petition for Writ of Certiorari and Related Relief Pursuant to G. L. c. 211, § 3.” They seek review of certain acts of the respondent relating to an inquest at which he was to preside. The cases involve questions not covered by our decisions. To expedite their consideration, the single justice properly reserved and reported the cases “for such decree as may be appropriate.” The record consists of the consolidated petitions, the respondent’s return, the transcript of proceedings in the…