City of Columbia v. Seaboard Air Line Railway Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justicr StabtRr.

This action was brought by the City of Columbia for the purpose of recovering a tract of land known as “Sidney Park,” located in that city. The plaintiff states in its complaint two causes of action. By the first cause, it is alleged that the land in question was acquired by defendant’s predecessor in interest under attempted condemnation proceedings; that such proceedings were illegal and void; and that the defendant is now unlawfully withholding possession of the property from the plaintiff. By the second cause it is alleged that,…