Legal Opinion
Panama R. v. Pigott
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided March 27, 1919No. 3291PublishedCited by 2 opinions
In Error to the District Court of the Canal Zone; William H. Jackson, Judge. Action by Noel Pigott, a minor, by his guardian ad litem, George Morrell, against the Panama Railroad Company. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
PARDEE, Circuit Judge.
The statement of the case by plaintiff in error is as follows:
“The minor, Noel Pigott, resides with his father, Thomas Pigott, in tho city of Colon, republic of Panama. They are British subjects. George Mor-rell, guardian ad litem of the minor, Noel Pigott, is an American citizen, but resides in the city of Colon, republic of Panama.
“The complaint in this case was filed for the minor, Noel Pigott, by George Morrell, his guardian ad litem, who acted under the order of the District Court of the Canal Zone. Tho complaint involves a demand for damages against the plaintiff…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Railroad Co. v. GladmonSupreme Court of the United States · 1873
- Panama Railroad v. BosseSupreme Court of the United States · 1919
- Panama R. Co. v. ToppinCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1918
- Panama R. v. BosseCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1917
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