Morris v. Putsman

In 1921 the defendant acquired from Hardy Sanders the privilege of mining and removing sand and gravel from gravel beds situated on Sanders’ property along Tangipahoa river.

In order to transport the sand and gravel, it became necessary to construct a tramroad or spur track from said gravel beds to a connection with the Illinois Central Railway. In October, of that year, the mayor and board of aldermen of the town of Amite granted the defendant the privilege of constructing and operating his tramway through said town and across Duncan avenue.

It may be stated that the Illinois Central railroad…