Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. Ives

This was a bill filed by the appellees in the circuit court of Mercer county to enjoin appellant from closing the openings under two bridges, known as 450 and 45D, on the Keithsburg branch of its railroad, and for a decree establishing in the appellees a perpetual'easement for the passage of their live stock across the right of way of the appellant beneath said bridges. The issues having been made up, the case was referred to the master to take proofs and report his conclusions. A report was filed by him recommending that a decree be entered in accordance with the prayer of the bill, which…