Williams v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Court of Appeal
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtFinch, P. J.
Plaintiff was given judgment for damages under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (8 Fed. Stats. Ann., 2d ed., pp. 1208, 1339, etc.; IT. S. Comp. Stats., secs. 8657-8665) for the death of her husband, Harry Williams, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant while the deceased was in the discharge of his duties as brakeman on an interstate train of the defendant company.
Appellant does not contest the implied finding of negligence but earnestly contends that the deceased was not employed in interstaté commerce at the time of the injury resulting in his death. This…
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