Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. United States

This case was referred to Trial Commissioner James F. Davis with directions to make findings of fact and recommendation for conclusions of law under the order of reference and Buie 134(h). The commissioner has done so in an opinion and report filed on October 28, 1970. The plaintiff filed exceptions to the commissioner’s opinion with respect to the rail salvage issue and the vacation pay accrual issue. The defendant filed exceptions to the commissioner’s opinion regarding the issues of donated property depreciation, casualty loss, welded rail, protective facilities, and the Mexican tax…