Legal Opinion

Stewart v. Roy Bros. Inc.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Decided December 21, 1970PublishedCited by 72 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtTauro, C.J.

This case is before us on several questions of law reported by the Superior Court after verdict and with the assent of all parties. G. L. c. 231, § 111.

The action originally was one of tort brought by William G. Stewart, Jr. (Stewart) against Roy Bros. Inc. (Roy) for personal injuries sustained by'Stewart while in the employ of Standard Storage Company (Standard) as a result of the alleged negligence of Roy. Standard was impleaded by Roy for indemnification against any judgment Stewart might recover against Roy.

At the close of the evidence, Roy and Standard as defendants moved for directed…

2Cases cited37 opinions

  1. Gloucester Ferry Co. v. PennsylvaniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1885
  2. Gray v. Boston Gas Light Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1873
  3. Guinan v. Famous Players-Lasky Corp.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1929
  4. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co. v. KendallMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1901
  5. Kelly v. Railway Express Agency, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1943

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3Cited by72 opinions

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  4. Corsetti v. Stone Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1985
  5. Uloth v. City Tank Corp.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1978

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