Ducktown Sulphur, Copper & Iron Co. v. Fain
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM POLK. Appeal from the Chancery Court of Polk County. T. M. McConnell, Chancellor.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McAlister
The object of this bill was to' enjoin the defendants from prosecuting separate suits against the complainant corporation to recover damages alleged to have been inflicted upon their property by the sulphurous smoke and noxious vapors emitted from the works of complainant. Demurrers to the bill were overruled by the chancellor, and defendants permitted to appeal. The court of chancery appeals reversed the decree of the chancellor, sustained the demurrers, and dismissed the bill. The cause is before this court on the appeal of the complainant from the decree of the court of chancery appeals.
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