Illinois Central Railroad v. State

This is a claim by the claimant, Illinois Central Railroad Company, for demurrage on cars of coal and other commodities arising at the Lincoln State School and Colony, Lincoln, Illinois, during the months of May and June, 1947.

The evidence shows that during the months of May and June, 1947, the claimant delivered a number of cars on the siding to the respondent, the State School and Colony. The respondent, the State School and Colony, were notified by the claimant as each car was delivered, and the respondent in turn notified the claimant when the cars were unloaded.

The departmental report…