O'Donnell v. Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1949-12-12

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Mr. Justice Jackson delivered the opinion of the Court. This action was brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U. S. C. §§ 51-60 . The complaint mingled in a single count or cause of action charges of general negligence and a specific charge that defendant “carelessly and negligently” violated the Safety Appliance Act, 45 U. S…

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