Illinois Central Railroad v. Rucker

Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois Central Railroad v. Rucker, 14 Ill. 353 (Ill. 1853)

Illinois Central Railroad v. Rucker

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

1. That the relator has the right by its charter, to locate the road over the premises in question — the city of Chicago having assented.

2. The right was not forfeited by the failure to locate this portion of the road, prior to the first of January, 1852.

3. It is the duty of the defendant to appoint appraisers, according to the prayer of the petition.

A peremptory mandamus is awarded.

Peremptory mandamus awarded.

Reference

Full Case Name
The Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Henry L. Rucker, Judge of the Cook County Court
Cited By
4 cases
Status
Published