PIER

A structure extending from the solid land out into the water of a river~ lake, harbor, etc., to aff'ord conveni'ent pa age tor persons and 'property to and from ve els along the sides of the pier. Sea bright v. Allgor,.!l9 N. J. Law, 641, 56 Atl. 287. ' PIERAGE, The duty for maintaining. piers and harbors. [s. 905]