Allen v. McKay & Co.
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Humboldt County and from an order denying a new trial. G. W. Hunter, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtGaroutte, J.
This is an action to recover possession of a certain tract of land situated in Humboldt county. This land is covered by the waters of Humboldt bay. Plaintiffs rely upon a patent from the state of California, in which the lands are described as state tide lands. Defendants rely upon title by prescription, or adverse possession. The present action was brought April 30,1894. In the year 1871 a number of persons composing ' the firm of Evans & Co. became the owners of a tract of land ad*334joining the premises in controversy, upon which was situated a sawmill, and which property was known as the…
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