Chavez v. Bergere
Supreme Court of the United States
APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF THE TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO. The facts, which involve the construction of a contract for sale of an unconfirmed Mexican grant, and the relative rights of the parties thereto, are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Van Devanter
This was an action in ejectment to recover the possession of 317 acres -of land in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The defenses interposed were the general issue and that the cause of action did not accrue within ten years before the action was begun. A trial to the court without a jury resulted in a judgment for the plaintiffs, which was affirmed by the Supreme Court of the Territory, 14 N. Mex. 352, and the case was then brought here. A statement of the facts, in the nature of a-special verdict, and of the rulings and exceptions upon the rejection of certain evidence was made and certified by…
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