Symmes v. Prairie Pebble Phosphate Co.

The declaration herein in effect alleges that Symmes had the exclusive right to construct an. oyster bed for the propagation and cultivation of oysters in a stated portion of the bed of Alafia River in Florida; that he duly became possessed of, constructed and planted a certain oyster bar in said grant; that for a long period of time since the granting of such right he has utilized, used and enjoyed the usufruct from said oyster bar or bed pursuant to said right; that the defendant phosphate company, “in the conduct of its business along or near *5the shore of the Alafia River above the point…