Bay County v. Bradley

This case presents the question whether under our existing system a county can maintain ejectment for a strip of land regularly devoted to public use for a street by means of dedication pursuant to ' the statute (Laws of 1839, p. 162) and of acceptance by the proper authorities, where the' defendant holds possession adverse to the public and creates obstructions.

An elaborate argument has been made to sustain the right of action; but we think the position is untenable. Many reasons against it are suggested to the mind, not necessary to be noticed.

In order to maintain ejectment in this State…