Lawyers e-Journal
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
News from the courts
MBA President Campbell to provide opening remarks at UMASS Boston Appeals Court sitting
A panel of three justices of the
Massachusetts Appeals Court will hear oral arguments in six appeals
in a special session to be held on the campus of University of
Massachusetts Boston. The sitting, part of the Appeals Court's
educational outreach program, is open to the public.
MBA President Richard P. Campbell, Esq., an alumnus and a member
of the UMASS Board of Trustees, will welcome the court in a brief
ceremony at the start of the session.
Oral arguments for each case take approximately 30 minutes.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. The SJC Rule for Cameras in the Courtroom will
apply.
Immediately following the session, members of the panel, Chief
Justice Phillip Rapoza, Hon. Scott Kafker and Hon. William Meade,
will conduct an informal question and answer period for students on
general topics related to the role of Massachusetts Appeals
Court. (Pending matters will not be discussed.)
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