Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court March 2, 1928 (O'Neil v. City of Boston)

Braley, J.

This is an action of tort to recover for personal injuries alleged to have been suffered by the plaintiff because of a defect in the sidewalk of Foster Street, a public way which the defendant was required to maintain in a reasonably safe condition for the use of travellers. G. L. c. 84, §§ 1,15.