Scott v. St. Paul & Chicago Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by plaintiff from an order of the district court for Goodhue county, Crosby, J., presiding, refusing a new trial.
1Opinion of the CourtBerry, J.
Plaintiff complains that defendant, without authority, entered upon, took possession of, and otherwise appropriated his land to the purposes of its railway, and this action of trespass is brought to recover damages therefor. Defendant had a verdict, and from an order refusing to set the same aside and grant a new trial, the plaintiff appeals to this court.
Defendant justified the entry and appropriation, by setting up a condemnation and award, under and in compliance with § 13, ch. 1, Laws 1857, (Ex. Sess.,) and a due tender of the amount awarded.
In support of his appeal, the plaintiff argues…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Gray v. First Division of the St. Paul & Pacific R. R.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1868
- Simmons v. St. Paul & Chicago Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1872
- Colvill v. St. Paul & Chicago Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1872
- Grannis v. St. Paul & Chicago Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1872
3Cited by16 opinions
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- Port Huron & South-Western Railway Co. v. VoorheisMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
- Gurney v. Minneapolis Union Elevator Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
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