Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Searson

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Acting Justice Ramage.

This case was commenced May 16, 1922, to enjoin and remove a fence encroachment on the right of way of plaintiff, which was placed on the said right of way shortly before the commencement of the action in 1919: The case came on for trial before his Honor, Judge Henry, who directed a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and this appeal is from the said directed verdict and rulings of his Honor.

Plaintiff alleged that it was the owner of a right of way of 100 feet on each side of the center of its line railway through Colleton…