ERIE R.R. CO. v. WINFIELD

No. 353.

244 U.S. 170 (1917)

ERIE RAILROAD COMPANY v. WINFIELD.

Supreme Court of United States.

Restored for reargument November 13, 1916.

Reargued February 1, 2, 1917.

Decided May 21, 1917.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. George S. Hobart and Mr. Gilbert Collins for plaintiff in error.

Mr. Harry Lane for defendant in error.


Restored to docket for reargument November 13, 1916.

MR. JUSTICE VAN DEVANTER delivered the opinion of the court.

This was a proceeding under a New Jersey statute, c. 95, Laws 1911, against a common carrier by railroad, engaged in both interstate and intrastate commerce, to obtain compensation for the death of one of its employees. The employee was in charge of a switch engine in the carrier's extensive yard at Crouton, New Jersey, and was switching freight...

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