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BURLINGTON NORTHERN, INC. v. HUGHES BROS., INC.

No. 81-1229.

671 F.2d 279 (1982)

BURLINGTON NORTHERN, INC., Appellant, v. HUGHES BROS., INC., a corporation, Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Decided February 16, 1982.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Rodney M. Confer, argued, Knudsen, Berkheimer, Beam, Richardson & Endacott, Lincoln, Neb., for Burlington Northern Inc., appellant.

Kevin, Colleran, argued, Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather, Lincoln, Neb., for Hughes Brothers, Inc., appellee.

Before LAY, Chief Judge, and HENLEY and ARNOLD, Circuit Judges.

LAY, Chief Judge.

This case involves interpretation of an industrial or side track agreement providing for indemnification by the industry for any loss or damage paid by the railroad to any of its employees when the latter's injuries are caused by the act or omission of the industry. After settling with its injured employee, Burlington Northern (BN) sued Hughes Brothers (Hughes) claiming indemnity under its agreement; BN now appeals from a jury verdict denying indemnification...

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