Boardman v. Scott

This litigation arises out of a dispute between the proprietors of adjoining tracts of land over the boundary between their respective 'possessions. The land of the defendant Boardman is described in his deeds as being bounded on the. south by “McCall’s mill-pond.” Under this description of his southern boundary, Boardman claims that his title extends to the center of the pond, through which he claims there flows a well-defined current. On the other hand, the plaintiff claims that Boardman’s title extends only to the high-water mark of the pond. It is admitted by both parties that the…