Challiss v. Davis

This was a proceeding on the part of Challiss to enjoin *26Davis from infringing upon the privileges and franchises granted to those under whom Challiss claimed by virtue of “An Act to incorporate a ferry in the county of Buchanan,” Approved November 17th, 1855. Section 6, of that Act confers “upon the said Million, Burnes & Brothers, the exclusive right to establish a ferry within two miles of said town of Atchison, Kansas Territory, on the North or Missouri side of said river.” And the lirst section grants to the parties therein named, their heirs or assigns, the right and authority for the…