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· 8/8/1984

Powers v. Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District Committee

Citations

  • 467 N.E.2d 203
  • 392 Mass. 656
  • 1984 Mass. LEXIS 1711

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  • \The principle of ejusdem generis is a 'rule of construction [that] is employed to ascertain the correct meaning of words by limiting general terms which follow specific ones to matters similar to those specified' \
  • litigation exception inapplicable where no \actual\ or \imminently threatened\ litigation

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

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