Abutters had standing to challenge permit for dwelling on garage lot held in common ownership with residential lot; ordinance protected only lots already improved with dwelling.
Police may search accessible areas of a vehicle during protective Terry stop if panel positioning and officer training suggest weapon hiding place.
Engineering firm's alleged promise that wastewater treatment design would cost $200,000 held to be tort claim barred by three-year limitations period, not contract claim.
In rem action to enforce condominium lien for unpaid common expenses falls outside amount-in-controversy requirement; Superior Court has jurisdiction.
Police stop upheld where officers drew firearms after receiving report of nearby shooting and encountering two men in immediate vicinity during harsh weather.
Income attribution in child support modification requires specific findings on reasonable job search efforts, not merely earning capacity.
Pat frisk justified when suspect's affirmative answer to question about carrying harmful objects creates objective safety basis. Second Amendment does not preclude firearms licensing requirements.
Police officers' investigatory reports receive qualified privilege, not absolute immunity, in defamation suits when statements lack adequate verification.
Neighbors' berm blocking drainage easement built in 1966 under the "common enemy" rule, before Massachusetts adopted the "reasonable use" standard in 1978; nuisance judgment reversed.
Defendant convicted of cocaine distribution in school zone. Court affirmed, holding evidence sufficient under constructive possession or joint venture theory despite missing jury instruction.
