Cain Heirs v. Young

The contest in these proceedings is for the Government title to certain lands under the “Town-site” Law of Congress.- The Mayor of Salt Lake City holds the title-in trust for the persons entitled thereto, under the provisions of the law. The various parties to these proceedings, filed their claims with the Probate Court, asking title. The heirs of Joseph Cain, deceased, prayed for title to the whole of the east half of lot 6, block 69, plat “A,” Salt Lake City survey: The other parties claimed fractional parts of said half lot. These claims being conflicting, the Probate Court considered all…