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Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Hughes, 278 U.S. 496 (1929)
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Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Hughes, 278 U.S. 496 (1929)
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Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Hughes No. 234 Argued January 18, 1929 Decided February 1, 1929 278 U.S. 496
CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA
Syllabus
1. Evidence in an action by an administratrix under the Employers’ Liability Act held sufficient to go to the jury on the question of negligence and for computing damages on the basis of the present value of anticipated benefits. P. 498.
2. When a charge to the jury correctly states the applicable rule, a party desiring more detailed instruction should request it. P. 499.
37 Ga.App. 771 affirmed.
Certiorari, 278 U.S. 588, to a judgment of the Court of Appeals of Georgia sustaining a recovery under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. The Supreme Court of Georgia refused a certiorari.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Hughes, 278 U.S. 496 (1929) in 278 U.S. 496 278 U.S. 497. Original Sources, accessed August 30, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=EFM2QXN96V9W29Z.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Hughes, 278 U.S. 496 (1929), in 278 U.S. 496, page 278 U.S. 497. Original Sources. 30 Aug. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=EFM2QXN96V9W29Z.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Hughes, 278 U.S. 496 (1929). cited in 1929, 278 U.S. 496, pp.278 U.S. 497. Original Sources, retrieved 30 August 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=EFM2QXN96V9W29Z.
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