McCann v. Chicago, Great Western Railway Co.

DONOVAN, District Judge.

Plaintiff brings this proceeding for reformation of a release agreement executed by the parties following verdict and judgment in this Court for $85,300' in favor of plaintiff and against defendant. Jurisdiction is established by diversity and the amount in controversy. The facts have to do with the execution of the release and its effect upon the plaintiff's right to complete twenty-four months of additional service in order to> qualify for Railroad Retirement benefits.

Plaintiff testified he signed conditionally upon his understanding that the objectionable features…