Wearn v. . R. R

CLARKSON, J., not sitting. In 1844 Peter M. Brown purchased lots 239, 240, 241, and 242, in Square 37, Ward 2, of the town of Charlotte, and also lots 237, 238, 248, 249, 260, and 261, in Square 36 of said town. Brown also owned lots 271, 272, 282, and 283, in Block 37. Square 37 was situated on the east side of "A" Street, and Square 36 was situated on the west side of "A" Street. "A" Street was a public street of the town of Charlotte, extending from the corporate limits as defined at that time, in a westerly direction through the town. "A" Street was situated between College Street on the…