Polson Sheep Co. v. Owen

Plaintiff brought this action to quiet title to several tracts of land situated in Lake county. Defendant Owen by his answer disclaimed any interest in part of the land, but claimed to be the owner of part and held a lease on the remaining portion, which he alleged was owned by the state. Decree went in favor of plaintiff, and defendant appealed. The facts as developed at the trial may be summarized by stating the substance of the court’s findings which were as follows:

The plaintiff, a Washington corporation, was organized in 1931 as the C. D. Small Company pursuant to a contract between…