Defendant held in custody did not voluntarily absent himself from critical suppression hearing; trial judge abused discretion finding waiver when counsel objected; deprivation harmless error analysis does not apply.
Affirmed in part, remanded in part. Court upheld adoption plan and denied postadoption parental visitation but required judge to establish formal sibling visitation schedule.
Father sought to modify Florida child support order in Massachusetts. Court held duration of support cannot be modified contrary to issuing state's law.
Contract claim against University of Massachusetts dismissed as untimely under three-year statute of limitations applicable to Commonwealth suits, despite sealed instrument status.
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.
Pro se interlocutory appeal by represented defendant denied; party with counsel cannot ordinarily challenge trial rulings pro se absent extraordinary circumstances.
