Myers v. Reading Co. (No. 367-Oct. term, 1946)

File — Box: 1, Folder: 41

Identifier: M024.2

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains copies of judicial opinions written by Burton, including several drafts with edits to language and content. Some are fragments. Also included is a conference list from 1945.

Dates

Creation: 1945-1957, n.d.

Access Restrictions:

No restrictions.

Full Extent

From the Series: 0.4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Note: Printed opinion in folder not in final form. See 91 L.Ed.

Question of liability under Safety Appliance Acts. Majority opinion by Burton, J.; fragments of drafts. Under Safety Appliance Acts, court holds, it is not necessary to show negligence on part of railroad. Act imposes absolute liability, duty of employer to comply with terms of Act prohibiting use of railroad car equipped with inefficient brakes. Here evidence sufficient to justify verdict for petitioner allegedly injured because of defective brakes.