What is the boundary line of the State, is a political question, with which the Courts will not intermeddle. The Courts are bound to take cognizance of the boundaries in fact claimed by the State. [Present — STAPLES, C.J., and Associates BRAYTON and SHEARMAN.]
STAPLES, C.J.
This exception assumes to bring in question the eastern boundary line of this State. Where that line is, de jure, is a political question, with which the Courts of the State will not intermeddle. Sufficient for them is it that the State has always claimed jurisdiction up to and "along the easterly side or bank" of the Seekonk river, and exercised it in fact. The Courts are bound to take cognizance of the boundaries in fact claimed by the State.
This exception is therefore overruled.