United States v. Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad

BEAMER, District Judge.

This is an action under the Safety Appliance Acts, 45 U.S.C.A. §§ 1-16 (1962 Cum.Supp.), against the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company for improper maintenance of “sill” steps on one of its cars. The railroad, by “Admissions in Lieu of Answer,” admitted liability under the Act. Upon Defendant’s admissions, the Court found for the plaintiff and entered judgment against Defendant in the sum of $250.00 and costs. The railroad objected to the taxing as costs attorney’s docket fees in the amount of $20.00 prescribed for in 28 U.S.C.A. § 1923(a) (1962 Cum.Supp.), and filed…