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DENNIS v. DENVER & RIO GRANDE R. CO.

No. 25.

375 U.S. 208 (1963)

DENNIS v. DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD CO.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided December 9, 1963.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wayne L. Black argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Calvin W. Rawlings, Harold E. Wallace, Brigham E. Roberts and John L. Black.

Clifford L. Ashton argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Dennis McCarthy and Grant Macfarlane, Jr.

PER CURIAM.

Petitioner, a section laborer employed by respondent railroad, brought this suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 35 Stat. 65, as amended, 45 U. S. C. § 51 et seq., in a Utah State Court to recover damages for personal injury sustained as a result of respondent's alleged negligence. The jury, finding respondent negligent and petitioner contributorily negligent, assessed "general damages" at $20,000 and deducted $10,000 "by reason...

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