Froio v. Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Tort for personal injuries received by the plaintiff while a passenger upon an electric street car operated by the defendant. Writ dated March 18, 1921. In the Superior Court, the action was tried before Walsh, J. Material evidence and exceptions saved by the defendant are described in the opinion. There was a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $725. The defendant alleged exceptions.
1Opinion of the CourtCrosby, J.
This is an action to recover for personal injuries, received by the plaintiff while a passenger on one of the defendant’s cars. The accident resulted from a collision of the car with a motor truck which was crossing the street railway track. The car in question was being operated by one person, who acted both as motorman and collector of fares. The only questions presented for our decision arise by reason of certain exceptions to the charge of the presiding judge.
The judge instructed the jury that, if they found that the electric car collided with the motor truck and there was no explanation…
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