Troutman v. Southern Railway Co

441 F.2d 586, cert. denied, 404 U.S. 871 (1971)

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Nature of the Case

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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.