Murmann v. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtDavis, J.
George J. Murmann met his death on December 25, 1924, while employed by an interstate carrier. This action was brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act to recover damages. The trial resulted in a verdict for plaintiff of $15,000 on May 29, 1931. In making up the judgment, interest on the verdict was added, to the amount of $5,916.55.
The defendant moved to strike out the item of interest as unauthorized, and the motion was granted. The sole question presented on this appeal is whether interest may be allowed on a verdict in death cases arising under the Federal Employers’ Liability…
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