Pedrick v. . R. R.

This action is brought by the plaintiffs, citizens of the town of Washington, for the purpose of enjoining defendant corporation from constructing and maintaining a bridge across the Pamlico River, (487) a navigable waterway, wholly within this State, at the said town, for that "said bridge will materially burden, impede and obstruct navigation over said river and will constitute a public nuisance by rendering it difficult to pass said bridge with sailing vessels and floating rafts, barges, and other crafts, which are constantly plying the waters of said stream in their commerce with the said…