Illinois Central Railroad v. Covington

Opinion op the Court by

Commissioner Sandidge

Reversing.

Mayfield, the county seat of Graves county, Kentucky, is a city of the fourth class. Broadway street runs east and west through the city. Appellant, Illinois Central Railroad Company, owns and operates a line of railroad running through the city and its tracks run north and south. Its passenger depot is located south of Broadway and its freight depot and freight yards are located north of that street. As its tracks are arranged in its yards the main line, the passing track and two side tracks cross Broadway. Spur tracks lead to industrial…