1. Georgia v. South Carolina, No. 74, Orig., SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, January 8, 1990, Argued , June 25, 1990, Decided
OVERVIEW: Georgia's claim of sovereignty to an island was denied in favor of South Carolina, because South Carolina exercised possession and dominion over the island, and thereby obtained sovereignty by prescription and acquiescence.
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