Eward v. Lawrenceburgh & Upper Mississippi Railroad

Trespass, commenced in April, 1853, under the old practice. Verdict and judgment for the defendant. Eward appeals.

The only question sought to be presented by counsel arises under the sixth plea. The substance of that plea is, that the location of the road, and construction as located, is advantageous to Eward’s land, to a much greater amount than the damages complained of, viz., to the amount of 3,000 dollars. Demurrer to the plea overruled.

The record does not purport to contain the evidence; but a bill of exceptions discloses that the Court received evidence going to show the advantages of…