Bridwell v. Gate City Terminal Co.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Petition for injunction. Before Judge Pendleton. Fulton superior court. October 27, 1906.
1Opinion of the CourtIffmpKiN, J.
The substantial questions in this case may be .grouped under two general heads: (1) Is the defendant a railroad company within the meaning of the general law providing for the incorporation of such companies, and has it the power as a railroad *522company to condemn the plaintiff’s land? (2) If so, is it proceeding to nse such power for an unlawful purpose, or to exercise it in an unlawful manner?
1.0 Let us first consider whether the defendant is a railroad company within the meaning of the general law touching the incorporation of such companies. The subject of the incorporation and power of…
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