Grand Rapids Ice & Coal Co. v. South Grand Rapids Ice & Coal Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Kent. (Grove, J.) Case. Plaintiff brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, C. J.
This is a controversy over the right to cut ice in Reed’s lake, plaintiff insisting upon ownership of the bed of the lake within the lines of the fractional subdivisions extended, and defendant insisting upon a division of the center line proportionate to the shore line, so as to give to each riparian owner an equitable share. The diagram on next page will best explain the situation-.
• By the meanders, the south shore line is 177.65 chains, and the north shore line is 117 chains. The center line of the lake is about 488 rods. The circuit judge finds that the plaintiff’s lessors took all of…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Hardin v. JordanSupreme Court of the United States · 1891
- Gouverneur v. National Ice Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1892
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- Richardson v. PrentissMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
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