Legal Opinion
Ryan v. Sylvester
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided June 24, 1970PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilkins, C.J.
In this action for summary process originally brought in a District Court there was a finding for possession for the plaintiff, and the defendant (tenant) appealed to the Superior Court. G. L. c. 239, §§ 1, 5. The writ was directed to the defendant (tenant) “of 13 Edmands Street of Somerville,” and sought possession of premises at thatjaddress. In the Superior Court a judge sitting without jury also found for the plaintiff for possession. The inadequate bill of exceptions states, “The only question presented to the Court was whether or not a notice to quit which was served by a constable by…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Connors v. WickMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1945
- Hodgkins v. PriceMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1884
- Clark v. KeliherMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1871
- Coghlan v. WhiteMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1920
- May v. RiceMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1871
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3Cited by8 opinions
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- LoRusso v. TalbotMassachusetts District Court, Appellate Division · 1999
- Harris v. MunroMassachusetts District Court, Appellate Division · 1999
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