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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  1. General Laws
  2. Part III COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES
  3. Title II ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREIN
  4. Chapter 231 PLEADING AND PRACTICE
  5. Section 85F Imputation of negligence of operator of motor vehicle to passenger-owner

Section 85F

Section 85F: Imputation of negligence of operator of motor vehicle to passenger-owner

Section 85F. In an action to recover damages for death or for injuries or property damage arising out of an accident or collision in which a motor vehicle was involved while the owner thereof was a passenger therein, the negligence of the operator of such motor vehicle shall not be imputed to the owner for the sole reason that he was a passenger.