http://www.oyez.org/cases/1792-1850/1829/ U.S. Supreme Court Cases, presented by The Oyez Project (www.oyez.org) en-us <p>The state of Delaware authorized the Blackbird Creek Marsh Company to construct a dam spanning the Blackbird Creek. Willson, the licensed owner of a sailing vessel, was travelling on the Creek and broke through the dam. The Company successfully sued Willson for trespassing and obtained a court order for Willson to pay damages. Willson then brought the case to the Supreme Court.</p> http://www.oyez.org/cases/1792-1850/1829/1829_0/