Hickey v. Michigan Central Railroad

The plaintiff was the owner of land adjoining the right of way of defendant, and had planted trees upon the land within his inclosure, and very near to the fence which is claimed by him to mark the line. It is claimed by the defendant that as a' matter of fact the railroad company’s right of way included the lands upon which the trees were grown. It would appear, however, that the plaintiff had fenced in all the lands within his present inclosure many years ago, and it is probable that he has acquired title by adverse possession. However this may be, it appears to us that the case was tried…