Champion Mining Co. v. Consol. Wyoming Gold Mining Co.

This action was brought to recover damages for alleged trespasses by defendant upon the mining claims of plaintiff, and to obtain an injunction against similar trespasses in the future. The answer admits that defendant, by accident, took from plaintiff’s claims gold-bearing quartz of the value of one hundred and twenty dollars, but denies the other material averments of the complaint. The court below (sitting without a jury) found in favor of defendant; gave judgment for plaintiff for said one hundred and twenty dollarsj but for no more; and denied the prayer for an injunction. Plaintiff…