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Emerson West, Appellant, v. John Barton Payne, Director-General of Railroads, as Agent to Be Sued on Causes of Action Arising Out of Operation During Federal Control, Respondent

199 A.D. 949·New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division·1921·NY

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Opinion

Emerson West, Appellant, v. John Barton Payne, Director-General of Railroads, as Agent to Be Sued on Causes of Action Arising Out of Operation During Federal Control, Respondent. See Transportation Act, 1920 (41 U. S. Stat. at Large, 461), § 206; Pres. Proc. March 11, 1920, and May 14, 1920, 41 id. 1789, 1794. See, also, Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 35 U. S. Stat. at Large, 65, chap. 149, as amd. by 36 id, 291, chap, 143,— [Rep, [MAJORITY] Judgment unanimously affirmed, with costs. Kiley, J., not sitting.