Texas & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Prater, 229 U.S. 177 (1913)

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Texas & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Prater, 229 U.S. 177 (1913)

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Texas & Pacific Railway Company v. Prater


No. 211


Submitted April 15, 1913
Decided May 26, 1913
229 U.S. 177

ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

There being evidence to sustain the verdict that plaintiff was not guilty of contributory negligence, the court below properly denied a motion to direct a verdict for the defendant, and this Court affirm the judgment with ten percent damages.

183 F. 574 affirmed.

The facts, which involve the validity of a verdict and judgment against a railroad company for personal injuries sustained by one of its employees, are stated in the opinion.

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Chicago: U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," Texas & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Prater, 229 U.S. 177 (1913) in 229 U.S. 177 Original Sources, accessed August 10, 2022, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=4A25ZYHX1U6ELIV.

MLA: U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." Texas & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Prater, 229 U.S. 177 (1913), in 229 U.S. 177, Original Sources. 10 Aug. 2022. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=4A25ZYHX1U6ELIV.

Harvard: U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in Texas & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Prater, 229 U.S. 177 (1913). cited in 1913, 229 U.S. 177. Original Sources, retrieved 10 August 2022, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=4A25ZYHX1U6ELIV.