Ferrara Ex Rel. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Social Services v. Marra

OPINION

This dog-bite case came before the Court for oral argument on March 10, 2003, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the case should be decided at this time.

The plaintiff, Shayna L. Ferrara, by her guardian and next best friend, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Social Services (plaintiff), appeals from the entry of summary…