Scheffer v. Railroad Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1882-04-10

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Mr. Justice Miller delivered the opinion of the court. The' plaintiffs, executors of Charles Scheffer, deceased, brought this action to recover of the Washington City, Virginia Midland, and Great Southern Railroad Company damages for his death, whiph they allege resulted from the negligence of the company while carrying him on its road. The- defendant’s demurrer…

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