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.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85L
Recovery of damages against operator of motor vehicle by guest; ordinary negligence
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 43 Ohio App. 2d 163 - Primes v. Tyler (1974)
Most recently applied in 43 Ohio App. 2d 163 - Primes v. Tyler (December 1974)
Official source: Massachusetts Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Massachusetts statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.