Goodwin v. Hardy

This is a bill brought under the provisions of R. S., 1857, c. 77, § 8, for the purpose of determining “ the mode of executing a trust.”

The facts are conceded to be truly set forth in the bill.

It appears that on the 1st day of April, 1847, by deed of indenture of that date, the Portland, Saco & Portsmouth Railroad Company granted to the Eastern Railroad Company and to the Boston & Maine Railroad Company, “ the liberty as the general agent and attorney irrevocable of the said Portland, Saco & Portsmouth Railroad Company to maintain, use, operate with, and employ exclusively, the said railroad…