Shaffer v. Baylor's Lake Ass'n

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Bell,

Plaintiff is the owner of an undivided 7/9ths interest in a certain dwelling and farmland abutting the southerly shores of Baylor’s Lake. Baylor’s Lake is a non-navigable body of water in Fleetville, Lacka-wanna County, Pa. In 1953 plaintiff brought this action to quiet title to the use of the waters of Baylor’s Lake, claiming by prescription swimming, boating, fishing and skating rights, and also commercial boating rights. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The lower Court entered judgment for the defendant non obstante, veredicto, whereupon…