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What happened in the case of Commonwealth vs Hunt in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court?
In Commonwealth v. Hunt, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in 1842 that that labor combinations (labor unions) were legal provided that they were organized for a legal purpose and used legal means to achieve their goals. Prior to that the legality of such organizations was uncertain.
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When was Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court created?
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was created in 1692.
Who was Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in the case Commonwealth v. Hunt 1842?
Commonwealth v. Hunt, 45 Mass. 11, 4 Met. (1842) was a case that departed unexpectedly from the anti-labor sentiments of the 19th-century. Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw ruled that a group of workers banded together to protect common interests was not a criminal conspiracy.Unfortunately, while the case is interesting and unusual, it is not often cited as case law because decisions in higher courts, such as the US Supreme Court, contradicted the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court opinion.
Pioneering Massachusetts Supreme Court decision that declared labor unions legal?
Commonwealth v Hunt
Why did Massachusetts legalize same-sex marriage?
Because the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled that the state was violating the Massachusetts Constitution by restricting marriage to heterosexual persons.
Where is the Supreme Judicial Court Historical Society in Boston Massachusetts located?
The address of the Supreme Judicial Court Historical Society is: John Adams Cthouse One Pemberton Sq, Boston, MA 2108
When were slaves freed in Massachusetts?
In a 1783 judicial decision of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts the Constitution of 1780 was interpreted that the phrase "all men are Freemen...." could not uphold slavery. The Legislature did not further clarify the Constitution.
What has the author Albert Randolph Getchell written?
Albert Randolph Getchell has written: 'Notes on the new rules of the supreme judicial court in regard to records upon appeal, report, or exceptions' -- subject(s): Court records, Court rules, Massachusetts, Massachusetts. Supreme Judicial Court
What was the Massachusetts supreme court decision of 1842 that overturned the widespread doctrine that labor unions were illegal conspiracies in restraint of trade?
Commonwealth vs. Hunt
What branch is the chief justice of the US Supreme Court from?
The Supreme Court of the United States is head of the Judicial branch.
The supreme court is part of the judicial branch?
Yes, the Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Branch.
Is the supreme court part the judicial branch?
Yes, the Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Branch.
When was Maine Supreme Judicial Court created?
Maine Supreme Judicial Court was created in 1841.
