Reichert v. Ellis Ferry Co.

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Sampson

Reversing.

*151Accretions which have formed on the Kentucky side of the stream in Ballard county, opposite the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, are the subject of litigation in this action. It is claimed by appellee, Ellis Ferry Company, that since it acquired title in 1880, to a small strip of land, more than 227 acres of land have been formed adjacent to it on the river front, but this is denied by appellant, Mrs. Reichert. The ferry company and Mrs. Reichert claim title under a common source, the Ronald survey and patent. The lands claimed by…