absolute and continuing duty
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From 317 U.S. 481 - Lilly v. Grand Trunk Western Railroad · 1943Most cited · 588 citing opinions
Negligence is not the basis for liability under the Act. Instead it 'imposes upon the carrier an absolute and continuing duty to maintain the locomotive, and all parts and appurtenances thereof, in proper condition, and safe to operate * * * without unnecessary peril to life or limb.