Rice v. Hertz Corp.
Massachusetts District Court, Appellate Division
1Opinion of the CourtBrooks, P.J.
This is an action against the Lessor of a U-Drive-It truck by the Lessee and by another occupant of the truck to recover for personal injuries resulting from a collision between the truck and another automobile.
The declaration is in five counts.
1. By the lessee in tort for negligence in renting to him a vehicle with defective brakes.
2. By the lessee for breach of contract for *73failure to rent a vehicle with proper brakes.
3. By a companion of the lessee at the time of the accident for negligence by defendant in renting to other plaintiff a car with defective brakes.
4. By the lessee in tort for…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Mitchell v. LonerganMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1934
- Cochrane v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1933
- Perry v. Richard Chevrolet, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1962