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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Brown v. LeClair, 20 Mass. App. Ct. 976 (1985)

Citation
Brown v. LeClair, 20 Mass. App. Ct. 976 (1985)
Parent Document
Brown v. LeClair, 20 Mass. App. Ct. 976 (1985)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
1985-09-11

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The fact that the reduction was expressed in a dollar amount, rather than as a percentage, does not require a remand. Although it would have been preferable for the judge to give a more detailed explanation of his calculations, damages in rent abatement cases are not capable of precise measurement. “While the damages may not be determined by speculation or guess, an approximate result is permissible if the evidence shows the extent of damages to be a matter of just and reasonable inference.” McKenna, 5 Mass. App. Ct. at 311. Because the record supports an award of an abatement in at least the sum found, there is no unfairness to Brown in sustaining the award.