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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Matar v. Laface, 122 N.E.3d 1100 (2019)

Citation
Matar v. Laface, 122 N.E.3d 1100 (2019)
Parent Document
Matar v. Laface, 122 N.E.3d 1100 (2019)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2019-01-22

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Here the issue before us is whether the MOU representing the settlement agreement reached by the parties is an enforceable contract. "The interpretation of a contested written contract is a question of law ordinarily appropriate for disposition by summary judgment. See Lumber Mut. Ins. v. Zoltek Corp., 419 Mass. 704, 707 (1995) ; LoCicero v. Hartford Ins. Group, 25 Mass. App. Ct. 339, 341 (1988). A dispute over a writing clearly stating the rights and duties of the parties becomes especially suitable for summary decision. See USTrust v. Henley & Warren Mgmt., Inc., 40 Mass. App. Ct. 337, 341-343 (1996)." Targus Group Int'l, Inc. v. Sherman, 76 Mass. App. Ct. 421, 428 (2010).