South & North Ala. R. R. v. Schauffler

This is a bill by an individual to abate a public nuisance, and incidentally to -have a decree for damages in consequence thereof. The nuisance alleged is the obstruction of a public street, by changing the grade of the railroad track where it crosses the street. Plaintiff lives upon and owns property abutting the street obstructed, but not abutting the obstructed portion. It is alleged that the obstruction causes plaintiff to take á more circuitous route to and from portions of the city of Cullman, and that she suffers damages in consequence thereof. There was demurrer to the bill, for want…