Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. Hildebrand

July 9, 1891, James F. Hildebrand instituted an action in the district court of Sarpy county to recover of the railroad company damages in the sum of $1,000, stating his cause of action in his petition as follows:

“1. The plaintiff complains of the defendant for that said defendant is • a corporation doing business under the laws of the state of Nebraska.

“2. That on or about the 6th day of October-, 1890, said defendant was operating a railroad through Sarpy 'county, said road having been open for use for more than six months iu said county j and while so operating the same at the time above…