Sturgiss v. Atlantic Coast Line R. R.
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Purdy, J., Charleston, August, 1907. Action by J. R. Sturgiss against Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Co. The following is the circuit decree after stating the issues: “In view of the nature of the issues presented, a brief statement of the character and workings of the Relief Department will be necessary.
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Before Purdy, J., Charleston, August, 1907. Action by J. R. Sturgiss against Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Co. The following is the circuit decree after stating the issues: “In view of the nature of the issues presented, a brief statement of the character and workings of the Relief Department will be necessary. I find from, the evidence submitted that the defendant company operates, in- conjunction with its employees^, what is commonly known as a relief and hospital department or association. Employees entering the service of the company become members of this association and make monthly…
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION.
April 22, 1908. The opinion of the Court was delivered by We will consider first whether the act is constitutional.
The statute was intended to remedy an evil that not only exists in this State but is so extensive throughout the land as to necessitate action on the part of the Federal government in the passage of an act entitled: "An act relating to liability of common carriers," etc., approved 11th June, 1906, the third section of which is as follows: "That no contract of employment, insurance, relief, benefit or indemnity from injury or death entered into by or on behalf of any…
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