Legal Opinion
Theriault v. Pierce
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided December 12, 1940PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtQua, J.
The plaintiffs were injured on Water Street in Fitchburg in the evening of February 6, 1938, when an automobile in which they were riding, operated by one Metivier, ran into the rear of a parked truck. See Leblanc v. Pierce Motor Co., post, 535.
It is necessary to note carefully the exact issues presented for decision. Each plaintiff in her declaration alleges that the automobile was under the control of the defendant; that he was negligent in allowing Metivier to operate it; and that the defendant allowed Metivier to operate while Metivier was under the influence of intoxicating liquor and…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Gordon v. BedardMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1929
- McDonough v. VozzelaMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1924
- West v. PoorMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1907
- Conroy v. MatherMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1914
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3Cited by42 opinions
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