What happened in this case?
An appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit between Christy and Atchison, T. & S. F. Ry. Co.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Christy v Atchison, T. & S. F. Ry. Co., No. No. 4295 (8th Cir.)
- Docket
- No. 4295
Where this case stands
The appeals court upheld the lower court's decision.
- Who won?
The side that won in the lower court won again. The court left the lower court's decision in place.
- What did the court decide?
In the court's words:
“Affirmed.”
From the court's published disposition
- What does it mean?
The lower court's ruling stands. This is a published opinion, so it is Binding precedentEarlier authority that a court generally must follow.Learn more about binding precedent → for courts in this circuit.
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What the court record tells us
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Why does this case matter?
2 court opinions on Jurvio cite this case, which shows other courts have relied on or discussed it.
Understand this case
Case record
Christy v Atchison, T. & S. F. Ry. Co. is Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit case number No. 4295.
Cited by 2
2 cases on Jurvio cite this case
- West v. Bank of Commerce & Trusts · Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ·
- Wiget v. Becker · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ·