Evans v. Johnston

Mr. Presiding Justice Denis E. Sullivan

delivered the opinion of the court.

This proceeding originated in a bill of complaint being filed and, with the exception of one or two minor amendments, it is agreed in the briefs that the following statement of the proceedings is correct.

Suit was brought by certain employees of the Pennsylvania Railroad, holding the rank of locomotive engineers, who had worked on that part of the Pennsylvania Railroad which runs from Chicago to Clarke, Indiana, hereinafter referred to as the Ft. Wayne Seniority District, said employment having dated prior to December 1,…