McGovern v. Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co.
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. The facts, which involve the construction of the Federal Employers’ Liability Acts of 1908 and 1910, and the right of non-resident aliens to maintain actions thereunder, and also questions involving rights under the favored nation clause of the treaty with Great Britain, are stated in the opinion. This court has jurisdiction.
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ERROR TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. The facts, which involve the construction of the Federal Employers’ Liability Acts of 1908 and 1910, and the right of non-resident aliens to maintain actions thereunder, and also questions involving rights under the favored nation clause of the treaty with Great Britain, are stated in the opinion. This court has jurisdiction. Nichols' Lumber Co. v. Franson, 203 U.' S. 278; Giles v. Harris, 189 U. S. 475; Williamson v. United States, 207 U. S. 425. . Non-resident aliens can benefit under the provisions…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McKenna
Action in trespass under the Railroad Employers’ Liability Act of Congress of April 22, 1908, c. 149, 35 Stat. 65, as amended April 5, 1910, c. 143, 36 Stat. 291, brought against the railway company, which, it is alleged, caused by negligence the death of Peter McGovern, one of its employés. Plaintiff was duly appointed administratrix of the estate of McGovern and brought the action in behalf of his surviving parents, who are citizens of Great Britain and Ireland.
McGovern was not married, was twenty-four years old, and was in the habit of making regular contributions to the support of his…
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