Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court· 4/2/1980

Commonwealth v. Cook

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403 N.E.2d 363
380 Mass. 314
1980 Mass. LEXIS 1075

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absence of alternative remedy does not make review under G. L. c. 211, § 3 automatic
“The fact that the Commonwealth has no other remedy does not make c. 211, § 3, review automatic”
“We will review interlocutory matters in criminal cases only when substantial claims ‘of irremediable’ error are presented ... and only in ‘exceptional circumstances’ ... where ‘it becomes necessary to protect substantive rights.’ ” [Citations omitted]
“The fact that the Commonwealth has no other remedy does not make [G. L.j c. 211, § 3, review automatic, however. We have rarely allowed Commonwealth appeals of interlocutory matters under our supervisory powers”

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Judges: Hennessey, Quirico, Liacos, Abrams

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