Cantin v. Moriarty

This case comes to us by voluntary report of the judge. It is alleged that on January 12, 1956 there was a collision on a public way in Springfield between two motor vehicles, one operated by the plaintiff Frank Cantin (Frank) with his wife Henrietta F. Cantin (Henrietta), as a passenger, and the other by the defendant, Morris Moriarty.

On October 24, 1956 Frank commenced an action of tort against Moriarty wherein he sought recovery for damage to his motor vehicle. The defendant appeared and answered.

On January 19, 1957 (five days after the expiration of the one year statute of limitations)…