Thomas v. LaCotts

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

The pleadings aré voluminous. Appellant’s abstract, brief, and his reply brief cover more than 650 pages.

Mill Bayou, or Mill Creek Bayou — as the sluggish waters are referred to by interchangeable terms — separates the LaCotts property from more than 2,500 acres owned by Thomas. A large part of Thomas’ land is adapted to farming and some is suited to rice growing, but duck-shooting privileges form a substantial part of his income.

Appellant asserts- ownership of the east half of section three, township five south, range four west, in Arkansas county, and he has…