State v. Ford & Baldwin

Supreme Court of New Jersey
State v. Ford & Baldwin, 1 N.J.L. 53 (N.J. 1791)

State v. Ford & Baldwin

Opinion of the Court

The court quashed the order. — ■

1st Because the line was run, without giving any notice to Ogdeny and only 4 days to Minn the tenant.

*542d Because the surveyors altered a line fence acquiesced in, for. 25 years.

3d It was proved that as the lands became improved, a fence had always been erected according to the old line.

4th Under pretence of settling a line fence, the surveyor» have tried a title.

Reference

Full Case Name
The State against Ford and Baldwin, Surveyors
Status
Published