Chapman v. Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway Co.
New York Supreme Court
This action is brought by plaintiffs to perpetually restrain defendant from interfering with the use of its street railway tracks, trolly wires and electric power by plaintiffs and their successors between the junction of Burnet avenue, Lock and James streets and Railroad street in Syracuse. The defendant’s answer denying the right to so use said tracks, etc., raises various questions. The facts sufficiently appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtHiscock, J.
On and prior to October 29, 1895, the Syracuse & East Side Railway Company, of which plaintiffs are now receivers owned and was operating an electric street railroad between a point outside of the city of Syracuse and the corner of James street and Burnett avenue in said city. Said last terminus was some distance from the center of the city, and was not very accessible or convenient. It also had or claimed to have the right and purpose to construct a line in East Water street terminating near the center of the city and near the point to which as a terminus plaintiffs are now running their…
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