Pike v. State Board of Land Commissioners
Idaho Supreme Court
Original action in this court by Curtis F. Pike for a writ of prohibition against the state board of land commissioners.. Alternative writ was issued, and a hearing was had. The word “school,” without something to indicate that a-wider meaning was intended to be given to the word, will not be taken to indicate such higher institutions of learning as; colleges or universities or institutions for the teaching of' trades, professions or business.
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Original action in this court by Curtis F. Pike for a writ of prohibition against the state board of land commissioners.. Alternative writ was issued, and a hearing was had. The word “school,” without something to indicate that a-wider meaning was intended to be given to the word, will not be taken to indicate such higher institutions of learning as; colleges or universities or institutions for the teaching of' trades, professions or business. (Citing' authorities cited in opinion.) The sale of the timber under the act of 1899 carried the-title to the same in fee subject to termination at the…
1Opinion of the CourtAilshie, J.
This is an original application filed in this court for a writ of prohibition against the state board of land commissioners, whereby the plaintiff seeks to restrain and prohibit the board from selling a large body of state lands situated in Latah and Nez Perce counties, comprising an aggregate area of 23,938.18 acres. These lands are a part of the several land grants made by the general government to this state on its admission into the -Union. The specific grants, parts of which go to make up the total area of the tracts to be sold, are as follows: Scientific schools, state penitentiary,…
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- Gordon v. . CornesNew York Court of Appeals · 1872
- Strasson v. MontgomeryWisconsin Supreme Court · 1873
- Morgan v. PerkinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1894
- Chegaray v. . the Mayor, C., of New-YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1855
- Matter of TownsendNew York Court of Appeals · 1909
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3Cited by29 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Otto v. FieldNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1925
- Boise Development Co. v. Boise CityIdaho Supreme Court · 1914
- Landgraver v. Emanuel Lutheran Charity Board, Inc.Oregon Supreme Court · 1955
- Mayor v. Board of County CommissionersWyoming Supreme Court · 1948
- State Water Conservation Board v. EnkingIdaho Supreme Court · 1936
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