News April Appeals Court Oral Arguments Cancelled; Cases to be Submitted on Briefs

BOSTON — In light of public health concerns arising from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the State of Emergency declared by the Governor, it is hereby ordered that all cases scheduled for oral argument during April 2020 shall be deemed submitted on the briefs on file, without any further argument unless otherwise ordered by the Court in a particular case.  By the Court (Mark V. Green, Chief Justice)