Republic Oil Corp. v. Danziger

The judge was correct in allowing the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment (Mass.R.Civ.P. 56) on the issue of the defendant’s liability to the plaintiff for negligent certification of title, and in entering judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $18,253.64 after a hearing on the issue of damages. The undisputed facts derived from the pleadings, affidavits, and depositions are that the defendant, an attorney, was engaged to represent the plaintiff in the purchase of certain real property, to conduct a title examination, and to secure the discharge of all encumbrances on the property.…