Bill > S777

This bill proposes changes to how insubstantial, frivolous, or bad faith claims are handled in Massachusetts district and municipal courts. Specifically, it amends Section 6E of Chapter 231 of the General Laws to clarify that "Court" includes the Boston Municipal Court and district courts when referring to judicial bodies. It also amends Section 6G of Chapter 231 by adding a provision that appeals from matters originating in the district court or Boston Municipal Court will go to a single justice of their respective appellate divisions, and that such appeals will follow the established District/Municipal Courts Rules for Appellate Division Appeal. These changes aim to streamline the appeals process for certain types of claims within these lower courts.