Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Railroad v. Iowa

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1877-03-18

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Me. Chief Justice Waite delivered, the opinion of the court. Railroad companies are carriers for hire. They are incorpo rated as such, and given extraordinary powers, in order that they may the better serve the public in that capacity. They are, therefore, engaged in a public employment affecting the public inter…

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