Bailey v. Central Vermont Railway, Inc.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1943-05-24

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Mr. Justice Douglas delivered the opinion of the Court. This action was brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act ( 45 U. S. C. § 51 ) in the state courts of Vermont to recover damages for the death of Bernard E. Bailey, one of respondent’s employees. At the close of all the evidence respondent moved for a directe…

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