Appeals court reviews retroactive support equity claim, judge's fee award in Hinckley v. Gunter In 25P355 the panel considered whether a probate judge erred by treating an equity complaint as if it were a Rule 60(b) motion and by awarding attorney fees against the mother after finding litigation conduct and discovery failures. Appellant argued the court should have applied broad equity powers (G.L. c.215 §6) and not the higher fraud‑on‑the‑

In a pivotal case before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the battle over retroactive child support takes center stage, raising questions about judicial discretion and the equitable powers at play.

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Texas Supreme Court hears dispute over whether statute of limitations bars injunctions in flooding nuisance case In oral argument in Family Dollar Stores of Texas v. JLMH Investments (No. 240543), petitioners argued that a two‑year limitations rule that bars damages should also bar equitable injunctive relief; respondent told the court longstanding Texas precedent prevents acquiring a nuisance by prescription and preserves the availability of abatement. The c

The Texas Supreme Court is debating whether a two-year statute of limitations on damages could also prevent property owners from seeking injunctive relief against ongoing flooding nuisances.

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Court Rules to Reinstate Employee Miss Ladue at BCC After Discrimination Case Court grants equitable relief reinstating Miss Ladue and her benefits at BCC.

In a landmark ruling, the Massachusetts Appeals Court is set to determine if former BCC employee Ms. Ladue will be reinstated with full compensation after a controversial jury decision left her future hanging in the balance.

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When a Tree Becomes a Legal Problem: Understanding DC Tree and Property Line Law - Burrell Law - Business Lawyers (NYC & DC) By Iris Rita Richard, Esq.

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Court grants Rule 60 relief for Miss Woods after default judgment controversy Court allows Miss Woods to challenge a final divorce judgment under Rule 60 provisions.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Cheatham Chancery Court in Tennessee granted Miss Woods the chance to challenge her final divorce judgment, raising questions about the fairness of legal procedures.

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