Legal Opinion
Murphy v. Charlestown Savings Bank
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided June 3, 1980PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLiacos, J.
In this action, based on G. L. c. 93A, § 9, the plaintiffs, Gorina and Thomas J. Murphy, alleged that the defendant, Charlestown Savings Bank (bank), had committed unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to the servicing and foreclosure of the bank’s mortgage on the Murphys’ residence. The plaintiffs sought a preliminary injunction forbidding the bank from conveying title to the premises. The Murphys also prayed that the title be returned to them and that they be awarded general, incidental and consequential damages for loss of the equity in their property. Finally, they sought…
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