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Domestic News February 23, 1892

The Morning News

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

What is this article about?

In Atlanta, GA, on Feb. 22, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a dispute between the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company and the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad over a right-of-way. Judge Clark had granted an injunction against the latter's use of the former's property, which the defendant seeks to overturn. The case is important for the new line's city access.

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ATLANTA'S RAILROAD FIGHT.

Argument in the War Over a Right of Way Begun.

ATLANTA, GA., Feb. 22.—Argument in the case of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company against the Georgia, Carolina and Northern railroad was begun this morning in the supreme court. Judge Clark granted an order restraining the Georgia and Carolina road from using the right of way of the Georgia road. The road is now making an effort to have this injunction set aside. The case is one of importance, as it involves the entrance into the city of the Georgia, Carolina and Northern, which is now constructed to the corporate line, almost. The case is being watched with interest.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Atlanta Railroad Fight Right Of Way Dispute Supreme Court Argument Injunction Georgia Railroads

What entities or persons were involved?

Judge Clark

Where did it happen?

Atlanta, Ga.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Atlanta, Ga.

Event Date

Feb. 22.

Key Persons

Judge Clark

Outcome

injunction granted restraining georgia, carolina and northern railroad from using the right of way; effort underway to set aside the injunction.

Event Details

Argument began this morning in the supreme court in the case of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company against the Georgia, Carolina and Northern railroad over a right of way. The case involves the entrance into the city of the Georgia, Carolina and Northern, which is nearly constructed to the corporate line.

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