Reeves V. Meridian Southern Summary
In the case of Reeves vs Meridian Southern, it was alleged that Meridian Southern placed railcars on spurs without permission. Meridian had used this spur for years and years without incident till this case. Meridian Southern should have been informed by Reeves about the change of ownership. Trespassers are ones who enter another’s land unlawfully without consent or the privilege to be there. By this definition, Meridian Southern is trespassing Reeve’s land. This could have all been avoided if Meridian Southern would have asked for permission to use the spur. Even if they had to pay for the use of it.