Cree Development Corp. v. Mid-America Advertising Co.

This is an action for ejectment arising out of a dispute over the placement of a Steak ’n Shake billboard sign by the defendant, Mid-America Sign Company (Mid-America). It is important to note that this dispute is between the plaintiff, Cree Development Corporation (Cree Development), the owner of the fee that is burdened by the railroad right-of-way, and Mid-America. Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad (Crab Orchard) is not a party to this suit. The trial court entered judgment for Mid-America on the ejectment count but awarded $700 to Cree Development pursuant to the Wrongful Tree Cutting…