Pierce v. Illinois Central Railroad

GILLESPIE, Presiding Justice:

Complainant below and appellant here filed an original bill of complaint for a mandatory injunction requiring the Illinois Central Railroad Company to restore transportation pass rights to appellant, and for damages for refusal of the Railroad to recognize his lifetime pass. A hearing was had on bill, answer and proof, after which the court entered a decree denying the relief, and dismissing the bill with prejudice. This decree was entered April 21, 1964. Court adjourned on May 2, 1964, and no appeal was perfected within ninety days from April 21, 1964. On July…