Legal Opinion

Kelson v. Central of Georgia Railroad

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided August 17, 1998No. A98A1738PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Eldridge, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant Philip Kelson appeals from the grant of summary judgment to defendant-appellee Central of Georgia Railroad Company (“Central Railroad”) on claims he pursued under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”) and the Federal Safety Appliance Act (“FSAA”). We affirm.

The evidence of record includes affidavits of Central Railroad employees, accompanying business records, photographs, and Kel son’s affidavit and deposition. Viewing such evidence in Kelson’s favor, it shows that, in 1995, Kelson was 55 years old and had been an employee of Central Railroad for…

2Cases cited25 opinions

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  4. Consolidated Rail Corporation v. GottshallSupreme Court of the United States · 1994
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