Oregon Railway & Navigation Co. v. Mosier

This was a proceeding in pursuance of the statute to condemn certain lands described in the complaint for a right of way for a railroad, and for grounds for a depot, water station, etc. The plaintiff entered and constructed its road and buildings on the land in 1831, and has since continued in the use thereof. Prior to such entry, the plaintiff had bought and paid therefor to the defendant, J. H. Hosier, who was in possession and claimed to be -the owner of the land, a right of way, and received from him and his wife a deed therefor, and in pursuance of the same entered upon said land and…