Illinois Central Railroad v. Willenborg

The original bill in this case is for an injunction and relief, and was brought by the Illinois Central Eailroad' Company, against Henry Willenborg and Frank Beckerman. It appears from the allegations of the pleadings, the right of way on which the road of complainant is constructed, divides lands owned by defendant Willenborg, and that a farm-crossing over complainant’s road is necessary for the convenient use of the lands by the owner and his tenants. Defendant Beckerman is a tenant of his co-defendant Willenborg, and has no other interest in the litigation. As early as 1852 the railroad…