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U.S. Supreme Court
Erie Railroad v. Duplak, 286 U.S. 440 (1932)
Erie Railroad v. Duplak
No. 608
Argued April 20, 1932
Decided May 23, 1932
286 U.S. 440
Syllabus
A New Jersey statute denying to persons injured while walking, standing, or playing on any railroad recovery of damages from the company held to bar recovery in an action for personal injuries
sustained by a five-year-old boy while playing upon a railroad bridge within the State. Following Ere R. Co. v. Hilt, 247 U. S. 97. P. 286 U. S. 444.
53 F.2d 846 reversed.
Certiorari, 284 U.S. 616, to review a judgment affirming a judgment against the railroad company in an action in damages for personal injuries.
