Tynan v. Nelson

The underlying action in this case involves claims by the plaintiffs of breach of contract and misrepresentation against the defendant, a developer, based upon his failure to construct water pipes to serve their property. After a 1991 bench trial in the District Court, a judge ordered judgment for the plaintiffs for $27,350 on their claims and also ruled in their favor on a counterclaim.2 The defendant timely filed a claim for jury trial in the Superior Court. He also filed a motion for a new trial in the District Court and, about a month later, filed a *739suggestion of bankruptcy. After a…