Cartier v. Liberty Laundry, Inc.

This is an action of trespass on the case, in which the plaintiff is seeking to recover- damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant’s servant in the operation of the defendant’s automobile.

The case was tried before a justice of the Superior Court sitting with a jury, resulting in a verdict for the plaintiff for $1,600. The defendant duly filed a motion for new trial. The justice rendered a decision granting the defendant’s motion unless the plaintiff should remit all of the verdict in excess of $500. The plaintiff excepted to the decision of…