Muncie & Portland Traction Co. v. Citizens Gas & Oil Mining Co.
Indiana Supreme Court
From Jay Circuit Court; Charles E. Sturgis, Judge. Action by The Citizens Gas and Oil Mining Company against The Muncie and Portland Traction Company. Prom a judgment for plaintiff, the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSpencer, J.
Appellee sued to recover damages for an alleged unlawful invasion of, and interference with, its pipe lines and easement in certain real estate by appellant. The original complaint was filed July 26, 1905, praying that appellant be enjoined from a threatened invasion and destruction of appellee’s pipe lines. The court granted a temporary restraining order against appellant. This was disregarded and the agent of appellant was adjudged guilty and punished for contempt of court. On December 7, 1908, appellee filed its supplemental complaint charging appellant with having entered upon its…
2Cases cited35 opinions
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