Trottier v. Neisner Brothers, Inc.

This is an action of tort in which the plaintiff seeks to recover damages for injuries sustained by falling upon a slippery and greasy floor on the premises maintained by the defendant, a department store in Worcester, as a result of the alleged negligence of the defendant in maintaining the premises. The defendant filed a general denial, and further answered that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence. On March 15, 1932, the case was referred to an auditor with directions to hear the parties and their evidence “and report his findings to the court, together with such questions…