Smith Oyster Co. v. Darbee & Immel Oyster & Land Co.

(orally). This is a motion to dismiss ..the ¡action here pending, upon the ground that it does not really and {substantially involve a dispute or controversy properly within the jurisdiction of this court to try and determine. Several reasons are assigned in support of the motion, not all of which were insisted upon, , and I shall notice those, only that were urged at the argument as vital tp the cause. ■ .

{.'.' The action, or perhaps, more properly speaking, the suit, is designed {’as. one to quiet title. Whether it is sufficient for that purpose is dependent Upon .the subject-matter of the…