Ruge v. Apalachicola Oyster Canning & Fish Co.
Supreme Court of Florida
Appeal, from the Circuit Court for Franklin county. The facts of the case are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the Court
Maxwell, J.:
The complaint in this case is. that the-plaintiff is owner of certain lots in the Cityj?of Apalachicola adjoining a public park, known as Florida Promenade ; that this park was dedicated by the Apalachicola Land Company more than half a century ago to the public for health, recreation and amusement, and it has always since its dedication been open to the public for such uses ; that it is held by the city in trust for those 'uses, and neither the *665city nor its officers have power or authority to divert it therefrom ; that notwithstanding this the Mayor and Aider-men of said city…
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