Fillmore v. Riethmann

Elbert, C J.

The original bill, which was exhibited in the District Court on the 7th day of September, A. D. 1875, sets *400forth the settlement of Denver in the year 1858; the subdivision of the lands into lots, blocks, etc.; that John S. Fillmore, plaintiffs’ ancestor, settled upon the southerly 82 y2 feet of lots 17 and 18, block 46, the premises in controversy, and was long before, and at the time of his death, the bona fide owner of certain buildings situate thereon; the act of Congress of May 28, 1864; the death of said Fillmore December 25, 1864, leaving plaintiffs, Elizabeth M. Kershow,…