C.F. Trust, Inc. v. Peterson

On November 13, 1996, this matter was before the court for hearing on the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment. In its motion, plaintiff C.F. Trust, Inc. (“C.F. Trust”), claims that it is entitled to enforcement in Massachusetts of a Virginia monetary judgment. Defendants Barrie and Nancy Peterson (collectively “Petersons") oppose the motion on the grounds that under G.L.c. 235, §23A (1986 ed.) the judgment is unenforceable, that C.F. Trust has no standing to bring suit, and that the value and ownership of the underlying notes has not been finally adjudicated.1

In support of their…