William D. Benoni v. Boston and Maine Corporation

TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge.

As will be immediately apparent, this is a sui generis case. Although the exercise of self restraint prevents us from describing it in a more poignant manner the least we can say is that it might well deserve a separate chapter in Jethro K. Lieberman’s book, The Litigious Society. 1

Not satisfied with having had his day in court appellant claims a right to several such days, a goal as to which he has received legislative aid and comfort in the form of a private bill. He fails, however, to bring himself within the intent of the latter.

Background

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