Ah well....sounds like your ready to represent yourself in court? I wish you luck.

The permits were sold thru his business and yes I got a receipt. I also signed a waiver of liability. From my estimation he likely sold around 25 season permits @ $50 and easily a 100 day permits @$10. It was down right peaceful down there for once.

I would have to do some diggen thru my files but I do believe state law says that a river is assumed to be navigable in lieu of other precendent such as documented use for commerce or navigation if it was "meandered' during the original government lot surveys. In that case the word "meander" is used to describe ownership in a deed. I found no use of the word "meandered" in the deeds for his property and those adjoiing his. FYI "meandered" is usually assumed to be the line of vegetation along a shoreline.

Oh btw I do believe the Cascade is designated navigable....no wonder the judge threw out that case.