TROUTMAN V. SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO., 441 F.2d 586, cert. denied, 404 U.S. 871 (1971). CASE BRIEF

TROUTMAN V. SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO
441 F.2d 586, cert. denied, 404 U.S. 871 (1971)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a damages award for a breach of contract.
FACTS: Southern Railway (D) was ordered to raise its rates on grain shipments. D sought injunctive relief and sued the Interstate Commerce Commission. D also asked Troutman (P) to present its case to President Kennedy. D prevailed. P was never paid for his services (a joint development project) and demanded money. D refused and P sued. D claimed that the suit was barred by the Statute of Limitations and that a contract to influence government officials is void as against public policy. The jury found for P. D appealed.

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