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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1915

Central Trust Co. of New York v. Chicago & O. P. Elevated R.

Central Trust Co. of New York v. Chicago & O. P. Elevated R.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Decided January 5, 1915 · Baker, Geiger, Seaman
222 F. 236; 137 C.C.A. 652; 1915 U.S. App. LEXIS 1444

Counsel

Elmer A. Roat,- of Chicago, Ill., for appellant., Henry S. McAuley, of Chicago, Ill., for appellee.

Central Trust Co. of New York v. Chicago & O. P. Elevated R.

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

Upon the fundamental issues respecting the gross negligence of'the railroad company, the assumption of risk by, or the negligence of, the deceased, the evidence and the principles governing its consideration are well stated by the master; and we adopt his views. This renders unnecessary a consideration of the other questions discussed before the master or upon the hearing in this court.

The order is affirmed.

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