Black v. Elkhorn Mining Co.
Supreme Court of the United States
error to the circuit court oe appeals eor the ninth circuit. The case is stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Peckham
This is a writ of error to the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The action was brought by the plaintiff in error for the purpose of recovering dower in a mining claim in Montana, a fractional interest in which was owned by her husband during coverture. The question is whether a mere locator of a mining claim in the State of Montana and under the laws of the United States, and having only the possessory rights conferred by those laws, has such an estate in the property as will sustain a claim for dower therein. The claim is made by the plaintiff, as widow, under the statute of…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Belk v. MeagherSupreme Court of the United States · 1881
- Shepley v. CowanSupreme Court of the United States · 1876
- Forbes v. GraceySupreme Court of the United States · 1877
- Benson Mining & Smelting Co. v. Alta Mining & Smelting Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1892
- Manuel v. WulffSupreme Court of the United States · 1894
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