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Heck v. Commonwealth

Citations

  • 491 N.E.2d 613
  • 397 Mass. 336
  • 1986 Mass. LEXIS 1261

How courts have described this case

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  • suggesting, in dicta, that discovery rule should be applied to presentment in medical malpractice actions under MTCA
  • noting preference to pass on constitutional issues where there is not fully developed trial record
  • defective report under G. L. c. 231, § 111, must be discharged
  • presentment requirement not tolled by mental incompetency

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

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