Manning v. Atlantic & Yadkin Railway Co.

Justice Adams solely on the ground that the plaintiff is estopped by laches to prosecute this action.

*667Nearly a quarter of a century has elapsed since tbe dismemberment took place and before this suit was instituted. Innocent bondholders and others have acquired rights in this property as dismembered. The State, through its taxing power, has recognized the dismemberment. The severance of this east and west connection has, no doubt, as charged in this case, worked a great injury to the people of the section of the State through which the road operated as an entirety, but the long delay by…