Braxon v. Bressler

The north bank of Bock river is one of the boundaries of plaintiffs’ land; and at the point where the stone replevied were taken by the, defendant the river is 1300 or 1400 feet in width. The stone were quarried from 300 to 500 feet from the north bank of and in the river.

It is conceded that Bock river is a navigable stream; and it is above tide water. The only question presented is the extent of the title of the plaintiffs, if any, beyond the margin of the fiver.

The common law is in force in this State, and its principles must control in the elucidation of the question.

Though a river may be…