McGovern v. Philadelphia & R. Ry. Co.
District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania
At Law. Action by Bridget McGovern, as administratrix of the Estate of Peter McGovern, against the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company. On motion for- a new trial and for judgment non obstante veredicto.
1Opinion of the Court
THOMPSON, District Judge.
The plaintiff brought suit as administratrix of Peter McGovern, deceased, against the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company, under the provisions of the act of April 22, 1908, known as the Employers’ Liability Act, and its amendment, to recover damages for the death of Peter McGovern. The action is alleged in the statement of claim to be for the benefit of Patrick McGovern and Bridget McGovern, the surviving parents of the deceased.
[ 1 ] At the trial it appeared that Patrick McGovern, the father, and Bridget McGovern, the mother, of the decedent, for whose benefit…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Deni v. Pennsylvania RailroadSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1897
- Maiorano v. Baltimore & Ohio RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1909
- Maiorano v. Baltimore & Ohio RailroadSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1907
- Brannigan v. Union Gold-Min. Co.U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Colorado · 1899
- McCarthy's AppealSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1871
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