Philadelphia & Reading Railroad v. Derby

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1853-02-23

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Mr. Justice GRIER delivered the opinion of the court. This action was brought by Derby, - the plaintiff below, to recover damages for an injury suffered on the railroad of the plaintiffs in error. The peculiar facts of the case, involving the .questions of law presented for our consideration, are these: "■ The plaintiff below was himself the pre…

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