Tomasso v. DeMello

This is a civil action to recover damages for personal injuries and medical expenses allegedly due to the negligent operation of an automobile. The plaintiff, Anthony Tomasso, brought suit on his own behalf and in his capacity as “next friend” of his son, Michael John Tomasso. The operator of the automobile, John DeMello, was named as a defendant, as was the owner of the automobile, Cyr Cote. After a trial in Superior Court, the jury returned a verdict for the defendants. The Superior Court, justice granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial, and the defendants now appeal.

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