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WEBB v. ILLINOIS CENTRAL R. CO.

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Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Webb

Respondent

Illinois Central R. Co.

Decided By

Warren Court (1956-1957)

Opinion

352 U.S. 512 (1957)

Argued

Monday, December 3, 1956

Decided

Monday, February 25, 1957

Term:

1950-1959
- 1956

Facts of the Case

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Question

None

Argument

Webb v. Illinois Central R. Co. - Oral Argument

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Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Webb, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

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