State Ex Rel. Stephan v. Taylor

This was an action brought by the state at the relation of the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Public Welfare to abate an alleged purpresture or public nuisance maintained by the defendant.

It was claimed by the state that the defendant, claiming the right to do so, had entered upon certain property granted the state for public use by the national Congress, known as the Lava Hot Springs, inclosing a part thereof, and maintaining a residence in buildings by him erected thereon; that his occupation was without right, interfering with plaintiff’s endeavor and duty, as trustee of such…