Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Tjr Services LLC v. William L. Hutchinson & Another

December 26, 2024

Summary

The court held that a final Land Court judgment establishing property ownership has preclusive effect even while an appeal is pending. Accordingly, the Housing Court could rely on that judgment to order interim use and occupancy payments during a stayed summary process action. The court reversed the single justice's order and directed entry of an order denying the defendants' petition for relief.