Mitchell v. Pacher

This is an action of tort for personal injuries and property damage. The answer is general denial and contributory negligence.

Evidence most favorable to plaintiff tended to show the following: Plaintiff Mitchell was operator of a taxicab owned by plaintiff *33Michael’s Cab, Inc. This cab was transporting passengers from downtown Boston to the Park Square entrance of Hotel Statler in Boston.

Close by this same entrance was a taxicab operated by defendant Pacher an employee of defendant Town Taxi, acting within the scope of his authority. The Town Taxi had been double parked for about 30 seconds in…