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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY CO. V. WALKER, 154 U. S. 653 (1880)
154 U. S. 653U.S. Supreme Court
Grand Trunk Railway Co. v. Walker, 154 U.S. 653 (1880)
Grand Trunk Railway Company v. Walker
No. 219
Submitted March 23, 1880
Decided April 5, 1880
154 U.S. 653
Syllabus
A railroad company which runs its line by telegraph is bound to have a suitable telegraph line, with a proper number of operators, and in case of an accident, it is for the jury to decide whether their duty in this respect has been performed.