McKee v. City of Grand Rapids

This action is ejectment, involving title to certain portions of an island situated in Grand river known as “Island No. 3.” The plaintiffs claim title to the land in controversy through a patent issued by the United States to Henry L. Ellsworth, bearing date November 5,1833, and mesne conveyances to them. It is claimed by the defendant that the Ellsworth patent, and consequently the plaintiffs’- title, extends only to the thread of the easterly channel of Grand river, as it now exists. The defendant claims title to Island No. 3 through a patent issued by the United States to Richard Godfroy,…