Legal Opinion
United States v. Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided November 9, 1959No. 10PublishedCited by 43 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Douglas
This is a suit for statutory penalties, instituted by the United States, charging respondent with the operation of four trains in violation of the Safety Appliance Act, 27 Stat. 531, as amended, 32 Stat. 943, 45 U. S. C. §§ 1, 6, 9. That Act requires every “train” moving in interstate traffic 1 to have power brakes on not less than 50% of the cars (§§ 1, 9) — a requirement which the'Interstate Commerce Commission by regulation has increased to 85%. 49 CFR § 132.1. The penalties .are $100 for each violation. 2 § 6.
The'District Court rendered judgment for respondent and the Court of Appeals…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- United States v. Northern Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1920
- United States v. Seaboard Air Line Railroad CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1958
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