Legal Opinion
Caldwell v. Zaher
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided June 25, 1962PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilkins, C.J.
Except for the names of the defendants and their sons these are identical actions of tort by “Lewis Caldwell, individually, and as father and next friend of Jean Caldwell, a minor” (so described in the writs), against the parents of a minor son, who assaulted and molested Jean. In each case count 1 is for personal injuries, and count 2 is for consequential damages. Demurrers to the declarations as a whole were sustained, and the plaintiffs appealed.
We summarize the declaration in the first case. Count 1 alleges that “the plaintiff” is the father of Jean, a minor; that the defendants are the…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Gissen v. GoodwillSupreme Court of Florida · 1955
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- Sousa v. IromeMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1914
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