Riparian ownership
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From 233 U.S. 60 - Archer v. Greenville Sand & Gravel Co. · 1914Most cited · 84 citing opinions
It was a principle of [the common] law 'that he who owns the bank, owns to the middle of the river, subject to the easement of navigation.' ... 'There is therefore no inconsistency, but, on the contrary, ... perfect harmony between the jus privatum of riparian ownership in public fresh-water streams, to the middle of the river, and the jus publicum of free navigation thereof. The soil is granted to the riparian proprietor, subject to this public easement.