Sixmile Creek Associates, Inc. v. Chicago & North Western Transportation Co.

The Chicago and North Western Transportation Company appeals from a judgment and absolute writ of mandamus ordering it to construct and maintain three at-grade "farm crossings" on its railroad right-of-way and track running through land on *240which Sixmile Creek Associates, Inc., plans to construct a golf course.

The issue is whether, given the nature of the property and the intended use of the proposed crossings, they qualify as "farm crossings" within the meaning of sec. 192.33(1), Stats., which requires railroads to "erect and maintain . . . suitable and convenient farm crossings for the use…