Mellor v. Berman, 390 Mass. 275 (1983)

Citation: Mellor v. Berman, 390 Mass. 275 (1983)
Parent Document: Mellor v. Berman, 390 Mass. 275 (1983)
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date: 1983-10-03
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/6575926/mellor-v-berman/ ↗

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The language of other multiple damages statutes indicates that where the Legislature intends to require a finding of bad faith or wilful violations it knows how to include such requirement. Compare the language of G. L. c. 186, § 15B (7) with G. L. c. 93A, §§ 2, 9, and 11, as amended, *283stating that “any person . . . who has been injured by another person’s use or employment” of “unfair or deceptive practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce” “may bring an action ... in the housing court” “for money damages only. Said damages may include double or treble damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, as herein provided . . . .” Compare also G. L. c. 167, § 63, G. L. c. 137, §§ 1, 2, G. L. c. 242, §§ 4-6, G. L. c. 186, § 15F, G. L. c. 75D, § 14, G. L. c. 91, § 59A, G. L. c. 140, § 159, G. L. c. 130, §§ 63, 68A, G. L. c. 130, §§ 24, 27, and G. L. c. 131, § 42, with G. L. c. 165, § 24, G. L. c. 214, § 3A, G. L. c. 231, § 85J, G. L. c. 93, §§ 21, 42, and G. L. c. 272, § 85A.

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