New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad v. Rhodes

Appellees filed a petition for the location and opening of a public highway across the right of way of appellant company and the lands of other persons. Viewers were appointed, who reported in favor of the opening of said highway. Appellants filed a remonstrance against the public utility of said highway and for damages. Reviewers were appointed who reported in favor of the public utility of the proposed highway and against appellants’ claim for damages. Prom the judgment of the board'of commissioners establishing said highway, appellants appealed to the court below, where the proceeding was…