Chandler v. Dunlop

Margaret B. Chahdler attempted, as plaintiff, to bring an action of tort in the Municipal Court of the Dorchester District of Boston. The writ named Harry B. Dunlap as defendant. It was dated April 6, 1.939, and returnable April 22, 1939. The officer’s return dated April 8,1939, recites service at the “last and usual place of abode” of said Dunlap. The declaration alleged negligent operation of a motor vehicle by the defendant on or about May 9, 1938, resulting in injury to the plaintiff. An answer was filed in the Municipal Court purporting to be the answer of the defendant by his attorney.…