American Auto Sales, Inc. v. Massachusetts Port Authority

Action of tort to recover for loss of an automobile parked for a consideration at the auto park maintained by the defendant at the Logan International Airport. The defendant relied on the fact that its contract with the plaintiff constituted a mere license, wherein the plaintiff retained possession and control of the vehicle. In addition, it claimed that by reason of a stipulation printed on the stub of the ticket given to the plaintiff, the defendant assumed no responsibility for the loss or theft of the vehicle.

There was evidence that the defendant was the operator of the parking facility.…