Massachusetts District 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 149 decisions of this court, filed through February 28, 2008.

Court level

State appeals court

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts

Which decisions of the Massachusetts District 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. Williams-White v. Orangeland VistasFebruary 28, 2008No negative treatment found in this library
2. Superior Motors Transportation Co. v. BaierDecember 29, 1941No negative treatment found in this library
3. Cassidy v. Holdings-WorthDecember 20, 1948No negative treatment found in this library
4. Hale v. DodgeOctober 14, 1948No negative treatment found in this library
5. Stathis v. GoadNovember 29, 1948No 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 District 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 Appeals Court
• Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board
• Massachusetts District Court, Appellate Division
• Massachusetts Superior Court

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