Louisville & Interurban R. R. v. Callahan

OPINION op the Court by

Chief Justice Hobson

Reversing.

About thirty-five or forty years ago a steam railroad was built running from the city of Louisville to Prospect about twelve miles. James Callahan, through whose land the road ran for some distance donated the right of way, and a station was established on his land, which was maintained there as long as that company operated the road. About five years ago it sold out to appellant, who changed the road to an electric line and has since operated- electric cars over it. Appellant, at the request of R. L. Callahan, the son of James Callahan,…