United States v. Central Railroad

MEANEY, District Judge.

The United States of America has brought suit, pursuant to the provisions of the Hours of Service Act, 45 U.S.C.A. § 61 et seq., against the Central Railroad of New Jersey, a common carrier engaged in interstate commerce.

Four violations of the Act are alleged in the complaint, and judgment in the sum of $2,000 is asked, $500 for each violation.

The facts of the case are not in dispute, and the following is an agreed statement of facts:

1. It is stipulated and agreed by and between the parties herein by *562their respective counsel that the defendant is a common carrier…