Liverman v. . R. R.

The Roanoke and Tar River Railroad Company was incorporated by chapter 218, Laws 1885.

The petition of the plaintiff alleged that the defendant corporation entered upon the land claimed by her, without her permission, and proceeded to construct its roadbed thereon, whereby she was greatly damaged, etc., and prayed the appointment of commissioners to assess her damages. The defendant, among other things, set up by way of defense a conveyance to it by one Harrell and wife of the right of way, etc., through and over the land; and alleged that at the date of the deed Harrell was in possession, but…