Massachusetts Appeals Court October 21, 1986, No. 1 (In re Moe)

On October 16, 1986, a judge of the Superior Court, after hearing pursuant to G. L. c. 112, § 12S, found Mary Moe “mature and capable of giving informed consent.’’ He ordered that “ [s]he may, therefore, if she wishes, give informed consent to ... an abortion pursuant to a decision reached in consultation with her physician in accordance with applicable law.