Uhrig v. Coffin

GIVENS, Chief Justice.

Appellant Beecher contracted to purchase a 240-acre farm from appellant Uhrig, and is now in possession thereof, and “appellant” as used hereafter will refer to appellant Beecher.

Respondents Lawsons own a 160-acre farm immediately north. Both farms are on the west side of and adjacent to Wood River, shortly above Stanton’s Crossing.

Respondents Coffin and Kulp are parties pro forma, merely because of their respective official positions.

The Frost Decree, December 13, 1909, adjudicating the waters of Wood River, gave appellant’s lands 180 inches, priority June 1, 1884, and…