Chicago & Southeastern Railway Co. v. Cason

This is an appeal from an order appointing a receiver of the appellants’ road and appurtenances.

The complaint was filed on the 18th day of June, 1892, find a summons issued returnable at the September term of court. Immediately upon the filing of the complaint and supporting affidavits, without notice to or appearance by the appellants, the court appointed a receiver and directed him to take possession of the appellants’ road, with all its equipments, machinery, supplies and assets, and proceed to operate the road under the order and direction of the court.

The receiver being present…