George Adams Lumber Co. v. Long Island Railroad

The petitioners operate manufacturing plants adjacent to the Long Island railroad and are served by side tracks. The railroad is electrifying its line. The industries have petitioned the Public Service Commission to determine as to the necessity of electrification of the side tracks, which the railroad demands, and if found necessary, to require the railroad to pay the expense. Contracts containing the following provision concerning the maintenance and operation of these side tracks have been signed by the parties: “ The industry agrees that the railroad company shall relocate, readjust or…