in use
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From 269 U.S. 406 - Minneapolis St Ry Co v. Goneau · 1926Most cited · 108 citing opinions
A defective car is still in use when it has been moved with the train from the main line to a siding, to be cut out and left so that the other cars may proceed on their journey. And so it is while still in a section of the train on the main line, to be coupled up and proceed on its journey as a part of the train.