Legal Opinion
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. Wells-Dickey Trust Co.
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided November 21, 1927No. 57PublishedCited by 71 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Justice Brandéis
delivered the opinion of the Court.
Anderson was killed instantly while employed in interstate commerce by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Wells-Dickey Trust Company was appointed special administrator and brought, in a state court of Minnesota, this action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, April 22, 1908, c. 149, § 1, 35 Stat. 65; United States Code, Title 45, c. 2, § 51, for the benefit of a sister alleged to be dependent. Anderson had not left surviving widow, child, or father. His mother had survived him, but died before the administrator was…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Michigan Central Railroad v. VreelandSupreme Court of the United States · 1913
- St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Co. v. CraftSupreme Court of the United States · 1915
- Wells-Dickey Trust Co. v. Chicago Burlington & Quincy RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1924
- Wells-Dickey Trust Co. v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1926
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- Lindgren v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1930
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- Cummins v. Kansas City Public Service Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1933
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