Statutes of Limitations for Liens in Massachusetts
A lien on real estate can be a useful tool for a property owner to, perhaps, facilitate the purchase or… Read More »
Category: Real Estate
Occupancy AND Ownership required to claim New Hampshire Homestead
New Hampshire Supreme Court Opinions Brady v. Sumski Docket: 2023-0023 Opinion Date: August 17, 2023 Judge: Donovan Areas of Law:… Read More »
COVID Shutdown was NOT “Frustration of Purposes” in a Commercial Lease
The COVID shutdown was devastating for many businesses, especially those that relied on foot traffic or provided up-close and personal… Read More »
Take the Money and Run: Holding out for post-judgment fees and costs
Suburban Electric Contracting, Inc. v. Ozdemir Court: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Docket: SJC-13400 Opinion Date: May 26, 2023 Judge: Per… Read More »
Amann and Burnett present Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar Summer 2023
Josh Burnett and I are looking forward to presenting at National Business Institute’s upcoming course, “Bankruptcy: Advanced Issues & Answers”… Read More »
Issues need not be “Strictly Identical” to be Precluded from Re-Litigation
A former homeowner who lost his home as a result of a mortgage foreclosure sale was precluded from re-litigating the… Read More »
Preserving Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Bankruptcy
A mechanic’s lien (called a construction lien in some states) is a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and virtually… Read More »
New Hampshire Supreme Court finds Hotels’ Covid Losses Not Covered by Insurance
Schleicher & Stebbins Hotels, LLC, et al. vs. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co., et al. NH Supreme Court Docket:… Read More »
Claim of Homestead Exemption Fails because Debtor Vacated the Marital Home (due to Divorce)
In re St. Laurent, 2022 BNH 002 (sustaining the chapter 7 trustee’s objection to the debtor’s claim of a homestead… Read More »
Short-Term Rentals allowed in Conway, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Supreme Court, 2022-0098, Decision May 2, 2023, Town of Conway vs. Kudrick. Plaintiff Town of Conway… Read More »
