Hale v. Massachusetts Parking Authority

In this action of contract or tort the plaintiff had a verdict which was recorded under leave reserved. On motion of the defendant a verdict for the defendant was entered subject to the plaintiff’s exception. This presents the sole issue in the case.

The evidence is summarized: The plaintiff was a monthly parker in the defendant’s garage and as such, he made monthly payments. He was furnished with a decal to be exhibited on the vehicle to identify his status each time he left the garage. As an additional security measure he was given a porker’s plate to display upon leaving. The plaintiff was…