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The Indigent Court Cost Law in Massachusetts allows for fee waivers for indigent persons, and denial of such waivers can raise constitutional issues under the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses. In appeals, you can reply to an appellee’s brief, addressing mootness, jurisdiction, and fraud claims. Generally, you have 14 days to respond to an appellees brief. If new evidence is ignored, consider a motion for reconsideration under Rule 60(b). Include all relevant motions and evidence in your reply to strengthen your case.Full Conversation
Can i reply to opposing counsel's Appellee’s Brief Date: */*/* - stating CONCLUSION This appeal is now moot and should be dismissed because the eviction has since occurred. Therefore, the Appeals Court cannot issue the requested relief to Defendant Merritt and her appeal should be dismissed. The Massachusetts Appeals Court and Housing Court have jurisdiction over this matter. Defendant Merritt’s attempt to subvert this Court’s explicit orders limiting her appeal is sanctionable and L&S Realty should be awarded its fees and costs
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex legal issue involving an appeal. In Massachusetts, you can usually reply to an appellee’s brief with a reply brief. Here are some general steps:
- Check the court rules for deadlines and format requirements.
- Address the mootness argument: Explain why the appeal is not moot despite the eviction.
- Challenge jurisdiction claims if applicable.
- Contest sanctions and fees if unwarranted.
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- Check the court rules for deadlines and format requirements.
- Address the mootness argument: Explain why the appeal is not moot despite the eviction.
- Challenge jurisdiction claims if applicable.
- Contest sanctions and fees if unwarranted.
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associated with this appeal. My Appeal arose from the deniel of a single justices of my reguest fro an emergency stay based on new evidence of fraud on the court including the purported lender's testimony that he foreclsoed on my home in violation to forclosure laws and usury laws. Morse the appelle filed a fabricated deed into the housing court from which the single justcie relied upon orders that were based on fraud to deny my reguest to stay. therfores since appellee lacked standing to evict me so do the SJ to deny me. Therefore based on lack of subject matter jurisction i appealled.
It sounds like your situation involves complex legal issues, including allegations of fraud and challenges to the court's jurisdiction. Since you're dealing with an appeal and potential constitutional issues, connecting with a local lawyer would be beneficial.
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Given the complexity of your case, including issues of fraud, challenges to jurisdiction, and constitutional implications, it seems advisable to seek legal assistance. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I'll need your phone number, name, and zip code.
Given the complexity of your case, including issues of fraud, challenges to jurisdiction, and constitutional implications, it seems advisable to seek legal assistance. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I'll need your phone number, name, and zip code.
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You can reply to the opposing counsel's Appellee’s Brief. Here are some key points to consider:
- Argue why the appeal is not moot despite the eviction.
- Address the jurisdiction and subject matter issues.
- Present evidence supporting your claims of fraud.
- Contest the sanctions and fees requested by the opposing counsel if unwarranted.
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You can reply to the opposing counsel's Appellee’s Brief. Here are some key points to consider:
- Argue why the appeal is not moot despite the eviction.
- Address the jurisdiction and subject matter issues.
- Present evidence supporting your claims of fraud.
- Contest the sanctions and fees requested by the opposing counsel if unwarranted.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I'll need your phone number, name, and zip code.
how much time do i have - they filed on Feb 14th.*
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To determine how much time you have to respond, you need to check the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure. Generally, you have 14 days from the service of the appellee's brief to file your reply brief.
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To determine how much time you have to respond, you need to check the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure. Generally, you have 14 days from the service of the appellee's brief to file your reply brief.
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can you draft an argument Argue why the appeal is not moot despite the eviction. The eviction, my home seizure was based on fraud. Godbout law filed a fabricated deed based on a uariousin interest rate of *% interst . A foreclsoure that does not comply under chapter * is wholly void. Ibannez. To give credability to any and all subsequent orders in the southeast housinf court would be laundering the fooreclsoure which was reaffirmed in Bellivoque.
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Sure, here's a draft argument to address why the appeal is not moot despite the eviction:
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Argument: The Appeal is Not Moot Despite the Eviction
*. Fraudulent Foreclosure and Fabricated Deed:
- The eviction was based on a foreclosure that did not comply with Massachusetts foreclosure laws under Chapter *, rendering it void as established in *U.S. Bank Nat'l Ass'n v. Ibanez*.
- Godbout Law filed a fabricated deed based on a usurious interest rate of *%, which is illegal and void under state law.
*. Violation of Usury Laws:
- The interest rate of *% imposed by the purported lender constitutes a clear violation of usury laws. Such illegal terms invalidate the foreclosure process and subsequent eviction.
*. Lack of Standing and Subject Matter Jurisdiction:
- The appellee lacked the legal standing to initiate eviction proceedings due to the fraudulent foreclosure, as the fabricated deed undermines their claim to the property.
- The Southeast Housing Court's orders, based on this void foreclosure, lack subject matter jurisdiction and are thus invalid.
*. Precedent Cases:
- In *Ibanez*, the court held that foreclosures not conducted in strict compliance with statutory requirements are void.
- Recognizing and validating subsequent orders based on such a void foreclosure would amount to laundering the foreclosure, as reaffirmed in *Beliveau*.
*. New Evidence of Fraud:
- New evidence, including the lender's testimony admitting to foreclosure violations, further supports the claim of fraud and the invalidity of the eviction.
- This evidence was not considered by the single justice, impacting the fairness and legality of the decision.
Given these points, the appeal addresses substantial legal issues that remain unresolved and are not rendered moot by the eviction. The fraudulent nature of the foreclosure and the lack of jurisdiction necessitate a thorough judicial review.
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Sure, here's a draft argument to address why the appeal is not moot despite the eviction:
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Argument: The Appeal is Not Moot Despite the Eviction
*. Fraudulent Foreclosure and Fabricated Deed:
- The eviction was based on a foreclosure that did not comply with Massachusetts foreclosure laws under Chapter *, rendering it void as established in *U.S. Bank Nat'l Ass'n v. Ibanez*.
- Godbout Law filed a fabricated deed based on a usurious interest rate of *%, which is illegal and void under state law.
*. Violation of Usury Laws:
- The interest rate of *% imposed by the purported lender constitutes a clear violation of usury laws. Such illegal terms invalidate the foreclosure process and subsequent eviction.
*. Lack of Standing and Subject Matter Jurisdiction:
- The appellee lacked the legal standing to initiate eviction proceedings due to the fraudulent foreclosure, as the fabricated deed undermines their claim to the property.
- The Southeast Housing Court's orders, based on this void foreclosure, lack subject matter jurisdiction and are thus invalid.
*. Precedent Cases:
- In *Ibanez*, the court held that foreclosures not conducted in strict compliance with statutory requirements are void.
- Recognizing and validating subsequent orders based on such a void foreclosure would amount to laundering the foreclosure, as reaffirmed in *Beliveau*.
*. New Evidence of Fraud:
- New evidence, including the lender's testimony admitting to foreclosure violations, further supports the claim of fraud and the invalidity of the eviction.
- This evidence was not considered by the single justice, impacting the fairness and legality of the decision.
Given these points, the appeal addresses substantial legal issues that remain unresolved and are not rendered moot by the eviction. The fraudulent nature of the foreclosure and the lack of jurisdiction necessitate a thorough judicial review.
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question if in my motion for an emergency stay to the single justice i filed substantial new evidence that would void the the order from which I sught a stay and the single justice ignored it what federal rule can i go under to support my new evidence as surely new evidence at any time in a case can affect if not reopen a case. Right?
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In Massachusetts, if new evidence was ignored by a single justice, you might consider filing a motion for reconsideration or a motion to vacate the judgment under the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically Rule *(b). This rule allows relief from a judgment based on newly discovered evidence.
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In Massachusetts, if new evidence was ignored by a single justice, you might consider filing a motion for reconsideration or a motion to vacate the judgment under the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically Rule *(b). This rule allows relief from a judgment based on newly discovered evidence.
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I filed a mtion under rule *(b) into housing court. denied. Then I filed a notice of appeal , then i sent a letter into appeals court seeking clarification as to why that have not sent up the record they wrote back because the judge oppossed it. Lastly I filed a Appellate review and am still waiting gor answer. Meanwhile oppopsing counsel filed the appellee brief. In my reply shopuld I attach my Request for Review which alleged fruad and serious misconduct by the judge?
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In your reply to the appellee's brief, you should definitely address the fraud and misconduct allegations as part of your argument. It's important to present all relevant evidence and arguments that support your case. Here are some points to consider including:
- Include the Request for Review to highlight fraud and misconduct.
- Emphasize how the new evidence impacts the validity of the original ruling.
- Argue why these issues are crucial to the appeal.
Would you like more detailed information on how to structure your reply brief?
In your reply to the appellee's brief, you should definitely address the fraud and misconduct allegations as part of your argument. It's important to present all relevant evidence and arguments that support your case. Here are some points to consider including:
- Include the Request for Review to highlight fraud and misconduct.
- Emphasize how the new evidence impacts the validity of the original ruling.
- Argue why these issues are crucial to the appeal.
Would you like more detailed information on how to structure your reply brief?
so i should show my motion under rule *(b) that i filed into housing court and my subsequent letter to appeal's courtfollowing the single's justices ruling?
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Yes, you should include your motion under Rule *(b) and your subsequent letter to the Appeals Court in your reply to the appellee’s brief. This will help demonstrate the serious nature of your allegations and provide context for the court.
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Yes, you should include your motion under Rule *(b) and your subsequent letter to the Appeals Court in your reply to the appellee’s brief. This will help demonstrate the serious nature of your allegations and provide context for the court.
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