Beckley v. Erie R.

This case in most of its essential aspects is similar to that of the companion case of Duryee etc., v. Erie Railroad Company, 6 Cir., 175 F.2d 58.

The complaint was filed on September 28, 1946. In its allegations against Erie of unjust and inequitable conduct, it went somewhat further than the complaint in the Duryee case, in that it alleged, “Erie has continuously * * * since 1912 wil-fully and deliberately engaged in a course of conduct which was intended ultimately to deprive New Jersey * * * of all profits and earnings, and which has now rendered New Jersey * * * unable to meet and pay for…