Dickson v. Sandefur

In spite of the volume of evidence in this case, there is very little dispute as to the relevant facts. Prior to the flood of 1945, Sunflower Plantation lay on the left descending bank of Red River, and extended as a finger of land toward the west, forming, with the river, Dixie Bend. The neck of the finger was considerably narrower than its westerly side, which was formed by sandy deposits from the river.

Immediately downstream from Sunflower Point lay Eagle Point Bend. Eagle Point Bend and Eagle Bend Plantation lay on the right descending bank of Red River, extending its point in an easterly…