Dennis v. Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad

375 U.S. 208 (1963)

DENNIS

v.

DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD CO.

No. 25.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued November 19, 1963.

Decided December 9, 1963.

CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF UTAH.

Wayne L. Black argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Calvin W. Rawlings, Harold E. Wallace, Brigham E. Roberts and John L. Black.

Clifford L. Ashton argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Dennis McCarthy and Grant Macfarlane, Jr.

Petitioner, a section laborer employed by respondent railroad, brought this suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 35 Stat.…