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· 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

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

  • 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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