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Aguirre v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 4, 1965No. Civ. 10901PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPierce, P. J.
Plaintiff brought this action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) (45 U.S.C.A., §§ 51-60) against Ms employer, Pacific Fruit Express Company (PFE), and two railroads, Southern Pacific Company (SP) and Union Pacific Company (UP). It is uncontroverted that the action was for injuries suffered in the course of interstate employment. Defendants, contending there was no triable issue of fact, moved for summary judgment under California Code of Civil Procedure section 437c. The motion was granted and judgment of dismissal followed. On appeal the questions are: (1) Does California Code…
2Cases cited24 opinions
- Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad v. BombolisSupreme Court of the United States · 1916
- Stationers Corp. v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1965
- Sinkler v. Missouri Pacific RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1958
- Wells Fargo & Co. v. TaylorSupreme Court of the United States · 1920
- Eagle Oil & Refining Co. v. PrenticeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1942
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Canifax v. Hercules Powder Co.California Court of Appeal · 1965
- Edwards v. Pacific Fruit Express Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1968
- Orser v. GeorgeCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1967
- King v. AndersenCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1966
- Jones-Hamilton Co. v. Franchise Tax BoardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1968
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