Carroll v. McLaren
Oregon Supreme Court
From Union: John W. Knowles, Judge. This is a suit by J. E. Carroll against J. R. McLaren to quiet title to certain lots in the town of North Powder. From a decree in favor of defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Chief Justice Eakin.
This is a suit to quiet the title to lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in block 21 of the town of North Powder. Defendant denies plaintiff’s ownership and possession of the lots, and alleges that he is the owner and in the possession thereof.
1, 2. The first contention of defendant is that at the trial it appeared that plaintiff was not in possession of the property at the time the suit was commenced, and that therefore the court is without jurisdiction, contending that such possession was jurisdictional under Section 516, L. O. L. The subject of the suit is of equitable…
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