Olberding v. Illinois Central Railroad

346 U.S. 338 (1953)

OLBERDING, DOING BUSINESS AS VESS TRANSFER CO., ET AL.

v.

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD CO., INC.

No. 27.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued October 15, 1953.

Decided November 9, 1953.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT.

William L. Mitchell argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the brief were William C. Welborn and Milford M. Miller.

James G. Wheeler argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Joseph H. Wright, Chas. A. Helsell, John W. Freels and Thomas J. Marshall, Jr.

For present purposes the facts may be briefly stated.…