Ellers v. Boatman

Emerson, J.:

The defendants in this case having made application for tbe government title to a certain mining claim, called by them tlie “Nabob,” tbe plaintiff filed an adverse claim to a portion of the premises, as a part of tbe Virginia mining claim, which was discovered, located, and owned by bim, and in due time he commenced this action to determine the right of possession of the ground in controversy. The case was tried in the court below without a jury, and resulted in a judgment for the defendants. The plaintiff appeals from tbe judgment, and also from an order denying bis motion for a…