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· 8/18/2014

Figgs v. Boston Housing Authority

Citations

  • 469 Mass. 354
  • 14 N.E.3d 229

How courts have described this case

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

  • holding police report identifying “two bags of a leafy green substance believed to be marijuana,” plastic bags, $653 in cash, and a firearm allowed inference of possession and intent to distribute or sell [emphasis added]
  • hearing officer could properly find unlawful possession by preponderance of evidence based on police incident report and confidential informant hearsay statements
  • discussing the importance “of promoting decent and affordable housing for all citizens”
  • certiorari review of ERB board's decision following informal hearing

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: Botsford, Cordy, Duffly, Gants, Ireland, Lenk, Spina

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