Clarke v. Evansville Boat Club
Indiana Court of Appeals
From Superior Court of Vanderburgh County; Alexander Gilchrist, Judge. Action by the Evansville Boat Club against John N. Clarke and others. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtRoby, J.
Action by appellee for possession of a part of the Ohio river front in the city of Evansville, extending in length 425 feet along the river and in width about 140 feet, from low-water mark to the bluff bank. The land in question is a part of what is known as Sunset Park, and appellee claimed the right of possession by virtue of a lease executed to it by the board of park commissioners for one year for a consideration of $5. Appellants occupied about 114 feet of water front with a float which was permanently attached to the land covered by the lease, and with their pleasure launches.
A demurrer…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Coburn v. AmesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1877
- Bainbridge v. SherlockIndiana Supreme Court · 1868
- Sherlock v. BainbridgeIndiana Supreme Court · 1872
- Porter v. AllenIndiana Supreme Court · 1856
3Cited by2 opinions
- City of Michigan City v. SzczepanekIndiana Court of Appeals · 1926
- City of Evansville v. Evansville Boat ClubIndiana Court of Appeals · 1940