Summary disposition (formerly known as Appeals Court Rule 1:28)

At any time following the filing of the appendix and the briefs of the parties on any appeal in accordance with the applicable provisions of Mass. R. A. P. 14(b), 18, and 19, a panel of the justices of this court may determine that no substantial question of law is presented by the appeal or that some clear error of law has been committed which has injuriously affected the substantial rights of an appellant and may, by its written order, affirm, modify, or reverse the action of the court below. The panel need not provide an opportunity for oral argument before disposing of cases under this rule. Any decision entered under this rule shall be subject to the provisions of Mass. R. A. P. 27 and 27.1.