Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Kennedy

I. The points raised in the original demurrer interposed by the defendant, including the contention that under the allegations in the petition the plaintiff was not engaged in interstate commerce at the time of the injury, not being referred to in the brief of counsel for the plaintiff in error, are treated as abandoned. See, however, 3 Thornton’s Federal Employers’ Liability Act, §§ 35, 246, 248, 249.

2. The act of Congress of April 14, 1910 (c. 160, § 2, 36 Stat. 298), amending the safety-appliance laws, provides that “all cars must be equipped with secure sill-steps and efficient…