Keyword Search: Mandamus
SJC-10721: TOWN OF BOXFORD vs. MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT & others
Argument: October 2010
Keywords: Environmental Law - Local Government - Mandamus - Sovereign Immunity
Question Presented: Whether the Town of Boxford may sue to enjoin the Mass. Department of Transportation from operating a road salt storage facility.
Facts: The Mass. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) maintains a road salt storage facility in the Town of Boxford, which it uses to de-ice major highways. Salt has contaminated the groundwater near …
SJC-10584: STEPHEN ANZALONE vs. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE TRIAL COURT & another
Argument: May 3, 2010
Keywords: CJAM - Employment - Mandamus - Probation - Summary Judgment
Question Presented: Whether the Chief Justice for Administration and Management (CJAM) acted within his authority in rejecting the appointment of a probation officer.
Facts: Plaintiff Stephen Anzalone was certified for appointment as a probation officer by the Commissioner of Probation. Six months later, the CJAM rejected Anzalone’s appointment without explanation. Anzalone filed claims …
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