Illinois Central Railroad v. Hunter
Illinois Central Railroad v. Hunter
Opinion of the Court
delivered the opinion of the court.
Section 193 of the constitution of 1890 gives to an employe of a railroad corporation a right of action in certain states of case specifically defined by it, and, where death ensues, gives a right of action to the “ legal or personal representatives ” of the person injured.
We think a fireman on an engine and a telegraph operator
Because the plaintiffs hace no right of action, the judgment is reversed, and cause remanded.
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