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· 6/2/1982

Attorney General v. Bailey

Citations

  • 436 N.E.2d 139
  • 386 Mass. 367

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • upholding similar reporting requirements on the grounds that the incidental burden on plaintiffs' religion is outweighed by the state's need for the information to determine compliance with its compulsory school laws
  • upholding similar reporting requirements on the grounds that the incidental burden on plaintiffs’ religion is outweighed by the state’s need for the information to determine compliance with its compulsory school laws
  • inferences to be drawn from the underlying facts must be viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmoving party
  • court must construe summary-judgment record in light most favorable to non-moving party
  • “In considering a motion for summary judgment, the court does not ‘pass upon the credibility of witnesses or the weight of the evidence [or] make [its] own decision of facts.’ Hub Assocs. v. Goode, 357 Mass. 449, 451 [1970]”

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Judges: Hennessey, Wilkins, Liacos, Abrams, O'Connor

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