Mayor of Savannah v. Standard Fuel Supply Co.

The issue between the parties is whether a certain area in the City of Savannah is a part of River street. The controversy is between the owner of a wharf lot and the city. The wharf-owner was proceeding to build a structure on the locus in quo, and filed a petition to enjoin the city authorities from removing it as an obstruction of a public street. On the trial a nonsuit was refused; and after all the evidence was in, the court directed a verdict for the plaintiff. The evidence is very voluminous; great latitude having been allowed in its reception. We will not undertake a discussion of all…