Ryerson v. Fall River Philanthropic Burial Society

This is an action of tort brought in a District Court to recover compensation for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff upon the premises of the defendant by reason of the negligence of the defendant. There was a finding for the plaintiff, but there were no special findings. Upon a report to the Appellate Division, the finding for the plaintiff was ordered vacated and a finding for the defendant was ordered. The plaintiff appealed.

The defendant made seven requests for rulings which are numbered 1 to 7, inclusive. The report, signed by the judge, states: “The 7th…