Blair v. Carmichael

Opinion of the court delivered by

Judge Whyte.

Blair obtained an order of the county court, for the establishment of a ferry across the Tennessee river, in 1817; he states he hath held the ferry ever since that time, keeping up good boats and giving due attendance; that on the first establishment of the ferry it was of little value, but oí late years has become valuable. In 1807, Carmichael obtained, by applying to the court, an order for a ferry also, near Blair’s ferry. Blair lives on the south side *307of the river,owning the land there,and also theland opposite on the north side, where his…