1. Herron v. Southern Pacific Co., No. 131, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, March 2, 1931, Submitted , April 13, 1931, Decided
OVERVIEW: Where contributory negligence constituted a defense, and, the evidence of contributory negligence or assumption of risk was conclusive, a federal judge had the right and duty to direct a verdict for the railroad company.
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