The Land Court is the forum of choice for many real estate law practitioners, and this program will show you why. In this episode, we’ll explore the court’s jurisdiction, highlighting its similarities and differences with other departments of the Trial Court. We’ll also cover the court's role in administering the Commonwealth’s registered land system, handling tax foreclosure cases, and overseeing servicemembers’ mortgage cases. Additionally, we’ll dive into the broader scope of judicially managed 'miscellaneous' cases, which include topics such as mortgage reformation, partition, zoning and subdivision appeals, the permit session, adverse possession, specific performance, easements, restrictive covenants, and encumbrances, among others. We hope you are enjoying the holidays with family and friends!
Hon. Gordon H. Piper of the Massachusetts Land Court explains the land court's history and jurisdiction in the state, excerpted from MCLE's 4/10/2024 live webcast: Lawyer's Roadmap to the Land Court. The full program is available as an on-demand webcast or an MP3 here. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today!