Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé Railroad v. Matthews

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1899-04-17

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*97 Mr. Justice Brewer delivered the opinion of the court. In 1885 the legislature of Kansas passed the following act: “An act relating to the liability of railroads for damages by fire; “ Section 1. B…

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