Chicago & Southeastern Railway Co. v. Galey
Indiana Supreme Court
From the Fountain Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the CourtHoward, J.
From the special finding of facts made by the court in this case, it appears:
*3611. That in the month of August, 1889, prior thereto and ever since, the appellee was and has been the owner of the land described in the complaint.
2. That in said month of August, 1889, the Midland Railway Company wrongfully entered upon appellee’s said land and constructed its railroad thereon, and it and its successors have ever since continued in possession of the strip of ground through said land upon which the said railroad is built, and have continuously used the same for the purposes of said road.
3. That in the…
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