Shapiro v. Lyon

This is an action of tort brought by an administratrix, under G. L. c. 229, §§ 1, 5, to recover, for the benefit of the widow and next of kin of her intestate, damages which are alleged to have been caused by the negligence of Meyer A. Lyon while engaged in the business of all the defendants. The answer is a general denial and the affirmative defence of contributory negligence. At the trial to a jury there was a verdict for the plaintiff.

The pertinent facts, taken largely from the testimony of the defendant Meyer A. Lyon, would have warranted the jury finding that on July 29, 1921, Meyer A.…