Reynolds v. Murphy

These are actions of tort to recover for personal injuries received by the plaintiffs who were struck by the defendant’s automobile while repairing their motorcycle on the Revere Beach Parkway, a public way in Chelsea, on Sunday evening *227April 7, 1918, between 8:30 and 9 o’clock. At the time of the accident the automobile was operated by one Parks, a chauffeur in the employ of the defendant and acting within the scope of his employment. At the close of the evidence, the defendant presented a motion in each case that a verdict be ordered in his favor. The motions were denied subject to the…