· 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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