Harker v. City of Holyoke

The plaintiffs commenced an action in the Housing Court of Hampden County alleging that the de fendants failed to provide adequate water pressure to the plaintiffs’ two-family home. The plaintiffs claimed that this failure constituted a tort and a breach of contract. They sought injunctive relief and damages for the loss of rental income, for the loss of good will in their business, and for interference with the enjoyment of their home. After trial in the Housing Court, but before judgment, the plaintiffs moved for voluntary dismissal of their action on the ground that the Housing Court…