Legal Opinion
H. Sandberg & Son, Inc. v. Clerk of the District Court
Massachusetts Appeals Court
Decided December 2, 1981PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
The plaintiff commenced a civil action in the Superior Court which was transferred to a District Court for trial under the provisions of G. L. c. 231, § 102C, as appearing in St. 1978, c. 478, § 262. The plaintiff’s counsel, although duly notified, failed to appear when the case was called for trial. A judge of the District Court entered a judgment of dismissal as to all the defendants.1 When counsel for the plaintiff sought to file a request for a retransfer of the case to the Superior Court, he was advised by personnel in the clerk’s office of the District Court that “such request could…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- O'Brion, Russell & Co. v. LeMayMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1976
- Lubell v. First National Stores, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1961
- Henry v. Mansfield Beauty Academy, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1968
- McGloin v. NilsonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1965
- Vaught Construction Corp. v. Bertonazzi Buick Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1976
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by10 opinions
- Thayer v. Clerk of the District CourtMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1995
- Farese v. SegalMassachusetts District Court, Appellate Division · 1990
- Zazzara v. TownsendMassachusetts District Court, Appellate Division · 1994
- Hickey v. GrandineMassachusetts District Court, Appellate Division · 1998
- Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Insurance v. A & W Artesian Well Co.Massachusetts Appeals Court · 1988
5 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.