Illinois Supreme Court, 1853

Illinois Central Railroad v. Rucker

Illinois Central Railroad v. Rucker
Illinois Supreme Court · Decided June 15, 1853
14 Ill. 353

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.

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