Norfleet v. . Cromwell

All the facts pertinent to the points decided, are set out in the opinion of the Court.

The jury, upon the issues submitted to them by the presiding Judge, found a verdict for the plaintiffs. Judgment in accordance therewith, and appeal by defendant. 1. The Canal Law is unconstitutional. All lands in this country are held by tenure under the United States Government, and this secures to the land owner an estate free from all incumbrances, save those imposed upon it by the free will and act of the lawful owner thereof. 2 Kent, folio 240. By statute in this State, an estate in fee in the nature…