Mears v. Colonial Beach

This is a suit in equity wherein the town, of Colonial Beach seeks to enjoin James T. Mears and Zedock S. Mears from reconstructing a certain pier, and maintaining and operating thereon a beer garden, beyond low water mark off the southern shore of the Potomac river and opposite the said town. The allegation is that the pier is being erected, and the beer garden is to be operated, contrary to the provisions of an ordinance of the town. From a decree granting the injunction prayed for this appeal has been taken.

The stipulation of facts, on which the matter was heard below, shows that the town…