Affirmed insurance fraud conviction where defendant falsely claimed to have struck a moose to invoke comprehensive coverage. Reversed attempted larceny conviction due to insufficient jury instructions.
Warrantless search of multifamily home's side yard violated Fourth Amendment. Side yard curtilage entitled to constitutional protection regardless of housing type.
Interest on unpaid workers' compensation benefits accrues from the filing date of the claim that led to an award, not an earlier terminated claim.
Joint venture member's motion to enjoin sale of property pending appeal of adverse zoning decision denied. Contractual sale right not constrained by regulatory uncertainty.
Airport commission's award of lease to higher bidder was not arbitrary or capricious despite ambiguous sample evaluation form in RFP.
Superior Court reports to Appeals Court the novel question of whether government agencies may invoke termination-for-convenience clauses in procurement contracts to purchase goods elsewhere at lower prices.
Court denies preliminary injunction against former employee and competitor absent evidence of valid non-compete agreement or misappropriated trade secrets.
Murder convictions affirmed where cell site data was properly obtained and text message evidence, though unlawfully obtained, did not create substantial likelihood of miscarriage of justice given strong fingerprint and circumstantial evidence.
Sobriety checkpoint constitutional despite minor operational plan deviations where none introduced discretion into vehicle stops.
SJC affirms first-degree murder conviction for stabbing death. Statement to police held voluntary despite defendant's mental condition. Bat and knives admissible on premeditation theory.
