Schroeder Besse Oyster Co. v. United States

The plaintiffs are oyster growers in and near Onset Bay in the town of Wareham in the State of Massachusetts, and held licenses to plant, grow, and dig oysters in certain lots. The individual plaintiffs held their licenses for the use and benefit of the Schroeder Besse Oyster Company, Inc. They claim no separate interest.

Under the River and Harbor Act of 1935, act of August 30, 1935, 49 Stat. 1028, 1029, the Government undertook the improvement of Cape Cod Canal as set out in the act, and Rivers and Harbors Committee Document No. 15, 74th Congress, 1st Session, and commenced dredging…