Mullen v. Wine

My opinion in this ease will be brief, because the character of the questions and the amount in controversy give, in addition to statements of counsel, assurance that the case will be taken to the supreme court for final decision. The pertinent facts for any opinion I express are these: Under the act of congress of date June 8, 1872, entitled “An act to amend ‘An act relating to soldiers’ and sailors’ homesteads,’ ” Lucy Phillips and Hattie Phillips, minor children of William Phillips, deceased, were entitled to locate and enter 80 acres of public lands as an additional homestead. They…