Andrus v. Davis

I have been unable to concur with the conclusion reached by the majority. In addition to the facts stated by them, I desire to add that the undisputed evidence shows that Bessie Andrus duly applied for the land in controversy as an actual settler, on October 9, 1892. From this date she continued to reside upon the land as stated by the majority, until September 16, 1903, when she left for Denton, as is also stated by the majority. She had built on her home section a house, had canvassed and papered it, had therein bed, cot, clothes, provisions, pictures, stove, and all things necessary for…