Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Co. v. McGuire
Indiana Court of Appeals
From White Circuit Court; J. V. Kent, Special Judge. Suit by Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company against Patrick McGuire and others to quiet title. From a judgment for defendants, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHenley, J.
This was an action commenced by appellant to quiet its title to a certain parcel of land situated in Pulaski county, Indiana. The cause was tried by a jury. After the evidence was concluded the- trial judge instructed the jury to return a verdict for appellees. The question presented here arises upon the motion for a new trial, and questions the action of the trial court in so instructing the jury.
The facts upon which the instruction was based are not in dispute. Both appellant and appellees claim title through the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Company. Appellant claims title…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Humphreys v. McKissockSupreme Court of the United States · 1891
- New Orleans Pacific Railway Co. v. ParkerSupreme Court of the United States · 1892
- Shirley v. Waco Tap Railway Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1889
- Seymour & Brown v. Canandaigua & Niagara Falls Rail RoadNew York Supreme Court · 1857
- Eldridge v. SmithSupreme Court of Vermont · 1861
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