Holland-Washington Mortgage Co. v. Barton

Roads of public easement have been the subject of frequent legislation and some litigation in this jurisdiction. The legislative and judicial history in this state may be gathered by a perusal of the following references called to our attention by appellant’s learned counsel: Act October 20, 1860, Deady Misc. Laws 1843-1872, c. 50, §§ 15-17; Laws 1876, p. 25; Laws 1899, p. 164; Laws 1903, pp. 262, 269, § 20; Laws 1907, c. 136; Laws 1911, c. 245; Laws 1913, c. 30; Laws 1919, c. 380; § 4610, Or. L.; Witham v. Osburn, 4 Or. 318 (18 Am. Rep. 287); Towns v. Klamath County, 33 Or. 225 (53 Pac.…