Supreme Court of Iowa June 15, 1856 (Weld v. Chapman)

Woodward, J.

The defendant claims, first, an exclusive right to ferry at that place; second, at least, a right to ferry both ways; or third, a right to transport the mail coaches, with the passengers therein.

The grant of a franchise by the state, cannot extend beyond her own limits. She grants such rights as she may lawfully give, and no more; nothing beyond the state limits is contemplated.