Isakson v. Vincequere

This appeal arises' out of an action brought in the Housing Court for damages for breach of contract and a violation of G. L. c. 93A. A jury awarded damages to the plaintiff on the contract claim, and the trial judge, finding and concluding that the breach was an unfair act which was both knowing and wilful, doubled the jury’s award and assessed fees and costs. The question of subject matter jurisdiction is raised for the first time on appeal and we conclude that the Housing Court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the controversy and order that the judgment be vacated.

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