Bertone v. Alperin

The defendant appeals the denial of his motion to waive appeal bond in a summary process action entered in the Stoughton Division.

This case was tried pursuant to St. 1996, c. 358, “An Act Establishing A One Trial System in Norfolk & Middlesex Counties.” While the new one trial system *162prevailing in Norfolk and Middlesex counties does not specifically provide for a bond (or deposit in lieu of bond) to secure a judgment for back rent or other damages for rent which might accrue during the appeal process, it would be anomalous to construe the statute so as to eliminate a well-established…