Bainbridge v. Sherlock

There are errors and cross-errors assigned, but all the questions involved turn upon the nature and extent of the rights of the riparian owners along the Ohio river.

The appellant owns real estate in the city of Madison, bordering on the river. The river front of this property extends from the west line of West street two squares down the river. This river front is graded from the top of the bank to the water line, and is known as wharf property. For many years the appellant has kept upon this property a wharf boat, subservient to the uses of river navigation and commerce. For the use of it he…