Rivet v. Boston & Maine Railroad

This is an action of tort for personal injuries received in a collision at a grade crossing on Bedford Street, Lexington, between an automobile operated by the plaintiff and a locomotive, which was drawing a train of passenger cars, operated by the defendant. The case was treated at the trial as an action brought for failure to give the signals required by G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 160, § 138, as amended. G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 160, § 232. The defendant’s motion for a directed verdict was denied subject to its exception. After a verdict for the plaintiff was recorded *42under leave reserved, a motion to…