Erie Railroad Company v. Winfield

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1916-03-01

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Mr. Justice Van Devanter delivered the opinion of the court. This was a proceeding under a New Jersey statute, c. 95, Laws 1911, against a commori carrier by railroad, engaged in both interstate and intrastate commerce, to obtain compensation for the death of one of its employees. The employee was in charge of a switch engine in the carrier’s extensive yard at…

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