Railroad v. French

Wilkes, -T.'

This action was commenced before a Justice of the Peace to recover damages to a lot lying adjacent to the railroad, in Erin, Houston County. On appeal, the case was heard before the Court and jury, and judgment was rendered for $100, and the railroad has appealed and assigned errors.

The facts are that the railroad company is entitled to an easement over one hundred feet on each side of the center of its track for right of way under its charter provisions. Plaintiff has bought a lot extending over fifty feet of this right of way, and has a deed in fee simple to it. His vendor…