Morgan v. Robinson

Both the parties to this cause claim the land in dispute, under settlements and pre-emptions, of the hind which were to be located on vacant lands; therefore, it will be necessary to advert to the dates of their respective certificates to ascertain which of their claims is entitled to the preference in that respect, as well as to their respective locations, entries, and surveys to ascertain in every other point of view whether they have proceeded in completing their titles, as the law requires. It is proper to begin with Morgan, who was complainant in the court below, as assignee of Ahijah…