Jacobs v. Lloyd

This is an action of tort in which the plaintiff alleges damage to his property, namely an automobile, caused by the negligence of the defendant. The answer is a general denial and allegation of contributory negligence.

There <was evidence that on January 25, 1961 while approaching Gloucester Street on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston the plaintiff brought his car to a stop and while in this stopped position was struck in the rear by a car operated by the defendant. On the question of damages the plaintiff testified that his car was a 1959 Plymouth Convertible Coupe which was in excellent…