The Mayor, Aldermen and Inhabitants of the City of Galveston v. Michael B. Menard; Same v. Abram P. Luffkin

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the 1836 legislative grant to Michael B. Menard included the tide‑covered flats and the channel, affirming Menard's title to that land, while rejecting the city’s claim to the streets up to the channel. The Court also affirmed the lower court's judgment in favor of Luffkin, finding his wharf claim protected by the five‑year statute of limitations. The Court reversed and reformed the judgment against Menard and affirmed the judgment against Luffkin.