Louisville & Nashville R. Co. v. United States, 258 U.S. 374 (1922)

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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company v. United States


No. 147


Argued March 3, 6, 1922
Decided April 10, 1922
258 U.S. 374

APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF CLAIMS

Syllabus

The obligation of a land grant-aided railroad to transport at reduced rates "troops" of the United States applies to the transportation of members of the Coast Guard when serving as part of the Navy, but not when serving under the Treasury. P. 375.

55 Ct.Clms. 45 modified and affirmed.

Appeal from a judgment rejecting a claim against the government for railway transportation.