Paffhausen v. Balano

Decided March 6, 1998. Robert W. Clifford wrote the opinion for the court.

1998 ME 47 · Cited 119 times

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• Colvin v. Barrett · 118 A.2d 775
• Danforth v. Ruotolo · 650 A.2d 1334
• Aladdin Electric Associates v. Town of Old Orchard Beach · 645 A.2d 1142
• Bowden v. Grindle · 651 A.2d 347
• Estate of White · 521 A.2d 1180
• William Mushero, Inc. v. Hull · 667 A.2d 853
• Western Asphalt Co. v. Valle · 171 P.2d 159
• Commerce v. Equity · 695 So. 2d 383
• A.F.A.B., Inc. v. Town of Old Orchard Beach · 639 A.2d 103
• Bourisk v. Amalfitano · 379 A.2d 149
• Estate of Plummer · 666 A.2d 116
• Siciliani v. Connolly · 651 A.2d 386

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