Empire Ranch & Cattle Co. v. Herrick

Cunningham, Judge.

The appellant instituted its action in the county court to quiet title to certain lands. From an adverse judgment, it appealed to the district court, •where again judgment went against it, from which latter judgment this appeal is prosecuted.

The complaint alleged that the plaintiff was the absolute owner and in possession of the lands in question, but made no other reference to the nature or character of its title. . The answer alleged that the defendants were the owners in fee simple of the land by various mesne conveyances from the government, but contained no prayer and…