President, Etc., of Bowdoin College v. Merritt
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Northern California
This was a suit in equity by the president and trustees of Bowdoiii College and others, against James P. Merritt and others to quiet title to certain real estate. For previous proceedings, see Hi Fed. 55; 59 Fed. 6; 68 Fed. 213.
1Opinion of the Court
HAWLEY, District Judge.
This is a suit in equity to quiet title to certain property. The views that have been heretofore expressed, and the principles of law that have been discussed and decided by this court; in this case (54 Fed. 55; 59 Fed. 6; 63 Fed. 213), will not be considered, commented upon, or reviewed. The case will iiow be considered upon its merits.
The main question for decision, under the issues raised by the pleadings and presented by the testimony, is whether a decree hould be given against James P. Merritt, Catherine M. Garcelon’s *482next oí kin, against Harry P. Merritt, her…
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