Link v. Jones

Why the possible dispute over these boundaries has lain dormant for nearly forty years and only thrust itself on judicial attention at the threshold of the twentieth century, is past comprehension. We assume without examination, since it is conceded by the contending governmental bodies, the suits were properly brought, and under the law can be maintained. The important thing in them is the end and a decision of the matter. To sustain the trial judge, or to seek for legal reasons by which his and our conclusions can be undeniably supported is relatively of slight consequence. No great injury…