Case Name: SHERWOOD vs. COMMISSIONER OF STATE LAND OFFICE
Court: Michigan Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Michigan
Decision Date: 1897-05-28
Citations: 1 McGrath 1073
Docket Number: No. 16094
Parties: SHERWOOD vs. COMMISSIONER OF STATE LAND OFFICE,
Judges: 
Reporter: Mandamus cases decided in the Supreme court of Michigan
Volume: 1
Pages: 1073–1073

Head Matter:
SHERWOOD vs. COMMISSIONER OF STATE LAND OFFICE,
No. 16094;
71 N. W., 532; 4 D. L. N., 298.

Opinion:
To compel respondent to issue a deed to relator, as purchaser •of a small unsurveyed island.
Granted May 28, 1897, with costs.
Relator contended that the island is situate in Lake Huron, while on the other hand it is claimed that it lies in St. Mary's River and is therefore owned by the proprietor of the adjoining land.