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Summaries |
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11/02/2009 |
The summaries of cases for oral argument were prepared by Marc G. Perlin, Associate Dean and Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School. The summaries are not an official part of the court proceedings, and are presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the cases set for oral argument. |
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SJC-10524
Commonwealth v. Kereakoglow
Criminal-- Various issues arising out of conviction for possession with intent to disseminate harmful matter to minors. |
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SJC-10406
District Attorney for the Northern District v. Wayland School Committee
Local Government-- The District Attorney is appealing a decision that a school committee did not violate the Open Meeting Law when it considered the performance evaluation of the superintendent of schools. |
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SJC-10485
Fustolo v. Hollander
Petitioning Activity-- This appeal arises out of a defamation action by a real estate developer against a newspaper writer where the defendant claimed that her writings constituted protected petitioning activities under the anti-SLAPP statute. |
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SJC-10508
Souza v. Soares
Prisons-- The Sheriff of Bristol County is appealing a Superior Court decision invalidating an inmate financial responsibility program that required prisoners to pay a fee for the cost of their care. |
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SJC-10437
Commonwealth v. Simon
Search and Seizure-- The defendant is appealing the denial of a motion to suppress statements given to law enforcement personnel and the exclusion of statements made by the complaining witness in a 911 call.
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SJC-10372
Mellen v. Reilly
Civil-- This is a civil proceeding against a former Attorney General seeking to prevent specified crimes.
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