DAVIS v. CURRIE

No. 60.

266 U.S. 182 (1924)

DAVIS, AGENT APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1920, v. CURRIE.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 17, 1924.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Douglas McKay, with whom Mr. Thos. W. Davis was on the brief, for petitioner.

Mr. L.D. Jennings, with whom Mr. A.S. Harby was on the brief, for respondent.


MR. JUSTICE McREYNOLDS delivered the opinion of the Court.

This writ must be dismissed. The petition therefor declared — The sole question presented is, "Can damages for humiliation and wounded feelings be awarded the respondent against the petitioner, the United States Railroad Administration, under the provisions of the Federal Control Act, the proclamations of the President and the general orders of the Director General pursuant thereto?"

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