United States v. Alexander
Supreme Court of the United States
APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF CLAIMS. The case is stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Shiras
The facts.of this case, as found by the Court of Claims, (25 Ct. Cl. 87, 329,) are as follows : ‘
Since February 28,1880, the appellees have been the owners of a tract of land in the District of Columbia, known as lot 11 of original lot 2 of the subdivision made by the heirs of John Little of parts'of tracts called “James Parks” and “Mt. Pleasant,” and containing about eight acres. On the 21st day of August, 1883, the said ground was improved by a dwelling-house and other buildings and a valuable well of water, necessary to supply water for family use and other purposes, the said property…
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