Hanlon v. Great Northern Railway Co.

This is an action for recovery of damages. The sole issue before this court is as to where is the proper place for the trial of the action. The action was brought in the district court of Yellowstone County, the county in which plaintiff resided and in which defendant was found and served, service of summons being made by delivery there of copy to an official and agent.

In his complaint, plaintiff alleges, in substance, that defendant is and was a railroad corporation, organized under the laws of Minnesota and doing business as a common carrier of livestock for hire between its stations of…