DUFFY v. CENTRAL R.R.

No. 129.

268 U.S. 55 (1925)

DUFFY, COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE v. CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 13, 1925.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Alfred A. Wheat, Special Assistant to the Attorney General, for petitioner. The Solicitor General was on the brief.

Mr. Charles E. Miller, for respondent.


MR. JUSTICE SUTHERLAND delivered the opinion of the Court.

During the year 1916, respondent, as lessee, was in possession of and operating certain railroads and branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The leases were for terms of 999 years and bound respondent to maintain and keep the leased property in good order and repair and fit for efficient use. Each provided that in the event of a default in that respect the lease...

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