Legal Opinion
Sabatinelli v. Butler
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided May 8, 1973PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTauro, C.J.
The plaintiif brought actions in tort against Daniel M. Butler, and against Daniel’s father, Raymond Butler. The declaration (in two counts) against Daniel alleges (1) that he unlawfully shot the plaintiif and (2) that he used a dangerous instrumentality negligently which resulted in the unlawful shooting. The declaration against Raymond (also in two counts) alleges (1) that he “knowingly and will fully allow[ed] an improper and irresponsible person to have and to use a dangerous instrumentality” and (2) that he “negligently allowed his son ... to possess and use a gun.”
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- Prondecka v. Turners Falls Power & Electric Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1921
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