· 11/3/1987
Martin v. Ring
Citations
- 514 N.E.2d 663
- 401 Mass. 59
- 1987 Mass. LEXIS 1495
How courts have described this case
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- holding that decision of DIA has issue preclusive effects for defensive purposes
- emphasizing that precluded party “had ample opportunity in the prior adjudication to present evidence and to cross-examine witnesses” and that he could have appealed'from adverse administrative decision
- noting that the doctrine of collateral estoppel “is particularly apt in the workmen’s compensation context”
- finding on issue of causation in workmen’s compensation proceeding could be given defensive collateral es-toppel effect in negligence action brought by worker against home owner
- applying issue preclusion where causation fully litigated in first proceeding and essential to that judgment
- giving preclusive effect to decision of Industrial Accident Board in subsequent tort action
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Judges: Hennessey, Wilkins, Liacos, Abrams, Lynch
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