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· 6/4/1934

Fairport, Painesville & Eastern Railroad v. Meredith

Citations

  • 292 U.S. 589
  • 54 S. Ct. 826
  • 78 L. Ed. 1446
  • 1934 U.S. LEXIS 727

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  • “Very likely, the primary purpose in the mind of Congress was to protect employees and passengers. So much is indicated by the title — An act to promote the safety of employees and travelers upon railroads.... ”

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Judges: Sutherland

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