N. G. Morris v. Illinois Central Railroad Co.
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
N. G. Morris v. Illinois Central Railroad Co.
Case Date:
1911
Court Origin:
Chancery
Cause/Crime:
Destruction of Property/ Petition to Halt Construction
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Obion
Division:
West
Number of Pages:
370
Notes / Description:
Pltf. owner of 3 1/2 acres of land adjacent to railroad & across from 27 3/4 acres also owned by pltf. Pltf. sold 3 1/2 acres to railroad with the understanding that an access road to the other property would be provided. Agreement honored until 1903 when Illinois Central widened the track, obstructing access road & leaving plaintiff with no means of reaching his 27 3/4 acres. Plaintiff suing to have easement restored. _ folders.