Lawrence v. Northeastern Environmental Services, Inc.

This is a Dist./Mun. Cts. R. A. D. A., Rule 8A, appeal of the denial of a motion to vacate a default judgment entered without service of process on the defendant-lessee.

The record indicates that in January of 1995, defendant Northeastern Environmental Services, Inc. leased from the plaintiff a storage unit in Acton, Massachusetts for a monthly rent of $1,200.00. The leased unit was utilized solely for equipment storage. Paragraph 29 of the 30 page lease stated: “Any notices required under this lease shall be in writing and delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail to Tenant at the…