Bell v. Market Basket Stores, Inc.

This is an action of tort to recover for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff at the entrance to the defendant’s market in Brookline, during the afternoon of October 7, 1953. The answer is a general denial and contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff.

There was a finding for the defendant. (Grover, J.) The plaintiff claims to be aggrieved by the judge’s rulings and refusal to rule as she requested and by the finding against her.

At the time and place of the accident, the plaintiff was a business visitor of the defendant. The defendant had entire control of the premises. At…