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· 8/10/1976

Beals v. COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS & TAXATION

Citations

  • 352 N.E.2d 692
  • 370 Mass. 781

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  • upholding distinction between adopted children of lineal decedents and natural children of lineal decedents
  • upholding distinction between adopted children of lineal decedents and natural children of lineal decedents
  • “Classifications drawn by the Legislature in allocating the tax burden are accorded considerable deference and will be held to satisfy the requirements of equal protection if ‘supported on any conceivable basis.’ ”
  • \Classifications drawn by the Legislature in allocating the tax burden are accorded considerable deference and will be held to satisfy the requirements of equal protection if 'supported on any conceivable basis.' \

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Judges: Reardon, Braucher, Kaplan, Wilkins

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