Hill v. Wadley Southern Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Injunction. Before Judge Gober. Cobb superior court. January 28, 1907. The Wadley Southern Railway Company filed an equitable petition against Iiill and others, railroad commissioners, seeking to enjoin the enforcement of what was known as circular No. 325. Hpon the hearing the presiding judge granted the injunction prayed for.
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Injunction. Before Judge Gober. Cobb superior court. January 28, 1907. The Wadley Southern Railway Company filed an equitable petition against Iiill and others, railroad commissioners, seeking to enjoin the enforcement of what was known as circular No. 325. Hpon the hearing the presiding judge granted the injunction prayed for. In- granting the injunction he filed an opinion containing a statement of the facts upon which he based his views, which was as follows: “The petitioner in the above-named case brings its petition wherein it alleges it is incorporated under the laws of the State of…
1Opinion of the CourtLumpkin, J.
1-6. The presiding judge granted an injunction to restrain the railroad commissioners from putting in force a circular known as No. 325, making "continuous-mileage” rates apply to the Central of Georgia Eailway Company and the Wadley Southern Eailway Company. The two railroads connect. The Central of Georgia Eailway Company acquired all of the stock and bonds-of two shorter roads, which were then consolidated and formed the Wadley Southern Eailway Company. All of the shares of that company are registered on its boobs in the name of the Central of Georgia Eailway Company, except eleven shares,…
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