City of Memphis v. Southern Ry. Co.

This is a controversy between the city of Memphis and the Southern Railway Company over the liability for the cost of the construction of a bridge or trestle carrying tracks of the railway company over the extension of one of the streets within that city. The trial judge apportioned the expenses between the two parties in a manner which satisfied neither, and both have appealed. Certain constitutional questions 'áre raised, and the case has been brought directly to this court.

Prior to August 30', 1921, Linden avenue ran up to the right of way of the Southern Bailway on either side. The tracks…