Foust v. Dreutlein

Citations

• 237 Pa. 108
• 85 A. 68
• 1912 Pa. LEXIS 898

Syllabus

<p>Canals — Eminent domain — Canal dams — Conneaut Lahe — Title to land overflowed — Fee or easement.</p> <p>Land submerged by the erection of the dam at Conneaut Lake by the canal commissioners of the Commonwealth for the purpose of storing water for the Pennsylvania canal was taken from the then owner by the Commonwealth for permanent use, and title in fee to the land became vested in the Commonwealth in perpetuity. -</p>