Lapidus v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

KNOCH, District Judge.

This action having been tried by the Court without a jury, the Court having had the benefit of argument of counsel on briefs, being fully advised in the premises, on the whole case, makes the following:

Findings of Fact.

1. Plaintiffs are individuals and citizens of the State of Illinois engaged in the business of buying and selling perishable commodities at wholesale in the City of Chicago, Illinois.

2. Defendant and its connecting carriers are common carriers by rail performing transportation services for hire in interstate commerce between points in the States of…