Edgeworth Cab, Inc. v. Mystic Construction Co.

Action of tort to recover for damage resulting from a collision of automobiles.

On January 7, 1958 a taxicab owned by the plaintiff company was travelling in the direction of Boston on Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown. While passing the intersection of South Eden Street and Rutherford Avenue, it came in contact with a motorized snow plow belonging to the defendant. The snow plow had just moved from South Eden Street into Rutherford Avenue and was executing a right turn at the time of the collision.

There was a conflict in the testimony of the parties with respect to the manner in which the…