Fletcher v. Thunder Bay River Boom Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Alpena. (Hart, J.) EjeotmeNt. Plaintiffs bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtSherwood, J.
Ejectment to recover “ a certain piece or *278parcel of land lying and being in Thunder Bay river, in front of lots 14 to 23, inclusive, in block 8, in the city of Alpena, covered by waters of said Thunder Bay river, being known as that part of the middle ground in Thunder Bay river in front of said lots.” Plea, general issue.
The cause was tried at the Alpena circuit before a jury, and the circuit judge directed a verdict for the defendant, which was duly rendered and judgment entered thereon. The case now comes before us on bill of exceptions. At the close of the trial three requests to charge…
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