Rasmussen v. Blust

This case is submitted on rehearing. Our former opinion is reported in 83 Neb. 678. The cause was submitted to the district court upon the pleadings, the affidavits of witnesses, and copies of public records. A bill of exceptions containing the original evidence adduced is before us. It is a difficult undertaking to sift the conflicting statements, and, without the aid of cross-examination, establish the controverted facts. Were it not for the public importance of the questions of law involved, we would affirm the Judgment because of the condition of the record. The land in controversy is' in…