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HUMPHREYS V. MCKISSOCK, 140 U. S. 304 (1891)
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Humphreys v. McKissock, 140 U.S. 304 (1891)
Humphreys v. McKissock
Nos. 296, 991
Argued April 8, 1891
Decided May 11, 1891
140 U.S. 304
APPEALS FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA
Syllabus
Several railroad companies combined to construct an elevator, to be connected with their respective roads, each to contribute an equal sum toward its costs, and each to receive corresponding certificates of stock in a corporation organized to take title to the elevator and to construct it. This arrangement was carried out.
Held: