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§ 85L — Recovery of damages against operator of motor vehicle by guest; ordinary negligence

Massachusetts § 85L
JurisdictionMassachusetts
Part IIICOURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
Title IIACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREIN
Ch. 231PLEADING AND PRACTICE

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85L (2026).

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Section 85L. In an action of tort for personal injuries, property damage or consequential damages caused by or arising from the operation of a motor vehicle in which the plaintiff was a passenger in the exercise of due care, the plaintiff may recover in an action against the operator upon proof that said operator was guilty of ordinary negligence resulting in said injuries or damages.

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Recovery of damages against operator of motor vehicle by guest; ordinary negligence
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