Desjourdy v. Mesrobian

This action is before us on certification from the Superior Court under provisions of Section 5, Chapter 348, General Laws 1923. The question of law certified is as follows: Is an action of trespass on the case brought by a husband for a loss of services of his wife and for expenses incurred in caring for her, occasioned by personal injuries inflicted on her by the alleged negligent acts of the defendant, an action for injuries to the person within the meaning of Section 1, Chapter 334, General Laws 1923?

The determination of the question depends on the interpretation of that part of said…