Paine v. Commissioner of the State Land Office
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Muskegon. (Russell, J.) Bill to correct erroneous description in deed and for other relief. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, C. J.
Mrs. Paine, the complainant, began this suit to secure the title to a 40-acre lot, which she claims under title derived from "William R. Bowes, trustee of what were popularly known as the.“Port Huron & Grand Haven Railway Lands.” The Bowes title and other titles having all been held invalid, the State of Michigan, under a title granted by act of Congress, passed an act on June 9, 1883, for the protection of Iona fide settlers and purchasers, allowing them to apply within six months after the act took effect to the Commissioner of the State Land Office, and prove their claims, and pay 10 cents…
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