Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad v. Campbell
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT. - The facts, which involve the construction and application of the Employers’ Liability Act and the Safety Appliance Act and the validity of a judgment for damages for personal injuries against a company operating an interstate electric railway, are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Pitney
This action was Brought by Campbell in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington to recover damages for personal injuries, and was based upon the Federal Employers’ Liability Act of April 22, 1908 (c. 149;- 35 Stat. 65), and the Safety Appliance Act of March 2, 1893, as amended March 2, 1903 (c. 196; 27 Stat. 531; c. 976; 32 Stat. 943). A judgment in plaintiff’s favor was affirmed by the.Circuit Court of Appeals (217 Fed. Rep. 518), and the casé comes here on writ of error.
At the time of Campbell’s injury, July 31, 1909, the company was operating a single track…
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