Massachusetts Appeals Court

The decisions of this court that later decisions in the law library cite most, and where to find its court rules.

The library holds 18,036 decisions of this court, filed through June 29, 2026.

Court level

State appeals court

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts

Which decisions of the Massachusetts Appeals Court are cited most?

These are the 5 decisions of this court that later decisions in the library cite most often, most cited first.

1. Chace v. CurranFebruary 25, 2008 · cited 2,731 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
2. Siebe, Inc. v. Louis M. Gerson Co.June 30, 2009 · cited 344 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
3. Levings v. Forbes & Wallace, Inc.October 24, 1979 · cited 318 timesAbrogated in part (verified) · Bellerman v. Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Co.
4. Sterilite Corp. v. Continental Casualty Co.December 28, 1983 · cited 209 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
5. Kurker v. HellJanuary 22, 1998 · cited 195 timesNo negative treatment found in this library

A high count shows a case is used often, not that it is still good law: open the case and read the later cases.

Where are the rules of the Massachusetts Appeals Court?

They are in the library under the Massachusetts Appeals Court: search its rules. Local rules and standing orders may add requirements.

Which other Massachusetts courts have pages?

These courts also have a page of their most cited decisions. The court directory lists every court of Massachusetts.

• Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
• Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board
• Massachusetts District Court
• Massachusetts District Court, Appellate Division
• Massachusetts Superior Court

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