Union Stock Yards Co. of Omaha v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.R.
United States Supreme Court
196 U.S. 217 (1905)
Relevant factsFree
A defective nut on a railroad car, discoverable through reasonable inspection by either party, injured an employee of Union (plaintiff) while switching cars owned by the railroad (defendant); Union paid the employee damages and sued the railroad for indemnity, and the lower court ruled for the railroad.
IssueFree
Whether a party that has paid damages based on its liability for harm may seek indemnity from another party principally responsible for that harm.