Pitts v. Johnson

September 28, 1937, the State Land Commissioner issued to appellee, Nelcy Johnson, a donation certificate to the following land in Cross county: “West half (WVz) of the southwest quarter (SW%) of section eighteen (18) in township seven (7) north, range four (4) east, containing 106.88 acres of land, more or less.”

Johnson, with his family, went into immediate possession, built a house and barn and made other improvements. The land was wild and timbered. He cleared approximately 15 acres. After two years of occupancy, he-made the necessary proof of entry and improvements and on'December 27,…