Kelley v. Southern Pacific Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1974-12-23

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Mr. Justice Stewart, concurring in the judgment. In determining Kelley’s status under- the FELA, the District Judge apparently relied on general agency principles, rather than on the particular principles of master-servant law. This was error, and it is thus proper to remand this case to the District Judge so that he can take a fresh look at the record, in light of the correct legal standard. <p "b464…

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