Mather v. Dunn
South Dakota Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Lawrence county. Hon. A. J. Plowman, Judge. Action, by Charles W. Mather against Aaron Dunn, to recover possession of a mining claim, and another. There was a judgment for plaintiff. From an order granting a new trial, plaintiff appeals. The facts are stated in the opinion. One tenant in common may bring and maintain a suit in ejectment against a stranger without joining his co-tenant.
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Appeal from circuit court, Lawrence county. Hon. A. J. Plowman, Judge. Action, by Charles W. Mather against Aaron Dunn, to recover possession of a mining claim, and another. There was a judgment for plaintiff. From an order granting a new trial, plaintiff appeals. The facts are stated in the opinion. One tenant in common may bring and maintain a suit in ejectment against a stranger without joining his co-tenant. Hardy v. Johnson, 1 Wall. 371; Stark v, Banett, 15 Cal. 361; Winthrop’s Lesse v. Grimes, Wright, (Ohio) 330; Hibbard v. Foster, 24 Vt. 542; Allen v. Gibson, 4 Rand 468; Truehart v.…
1Opinion of the CourtCorson, P. J.
This was an action to recover the possession of a mining claim known as the “Alta Villa Lode.” The defendants claimed title to the same mining ground by virtue of a location made under the name of the “Lilly. B. Lode.” Verdict and judgment were in favor of plaintiff. On the trial the plaintiff failed to establish his ownership to one-fourth of the Alta Villa lode, but no question was raised as to this failure prior to the verdict. . After the verdict the defend*199ants moved for a new trial, upon the ground, among others, that plaintiff had failed to prove a title to the whole of the Alta Villa…
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