Colson v. Salzman

The plaintiffs first complain of finding of fact No. 17, which stated that the defendants, by virtue of the original deeds, have easements granting them riparian rights in the private-park reserve of said plat. It is contended that this finding is contrary to law. We agree with that contention. Shawano lake is an inland, navigable, meandered lake, and the title to the soil under the waters thereof is held by the state in trust for the benefit of the public for navigation purposes and its various incidents. Riparian owners have certain rights based upon title to the ownership of the-bank or…