Jones v. Green
Michigan Supreme Court
Cross-appeals from Cass; Coolidge, J. Bill by George W. Jones and another against Eli Green and others to set aside a transfer of mining stock, and for other relief. From a decree setting aside the transfer, but giving Green a lien on the mine for moneys advanced, complainants, and defendants Green and the mining company, appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
At some time earlier than June, 1887, one Jesse G. Jones and a number of other persons purchased a mining claim in Colorado. Jesse G. Jones died subsequently, leaving a widow, Elizabeth H. Jones, and four minor children. On June 20, 1887, a patent for the land issued from the federal government to the parties interested, including Elizabeth H. Jones and “the heirs of Jesse G. Jones.” On April 3, 1888, the grantees incorporated the Roscoe Conkling Gold Mining Company under the laws of Colorado, with a capital stock of 10,-000 shares, of the par value of $10 per share, defendant Eli Green being…
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