Snell v. Dubuque & Sioux City Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Webster District Court. — Hon. D. D. Miracle, Judge. Actions in equity to quiet the title to real estate. There was a trial on the merits, and a decree in favor of plaintiff in each case. The defendants in each case appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
— The plaintiff claims title to the tracts of land involved in the three actions by virtue of the act of congress, approved September 28, 1850, and acts of the general assembly of the state of Iowa, relating to swamp land. Defendants claim title by virtue of the act of congress, approved May 15, 1856, granting to the state of Iowa certain lands to aid in the construction of a railroad. from Dubuque to a point on the Missouri river near Sioux City, and other roads, and by virtue of acts of the general assembly of the state of Iowa. The district court found that plaintiff was the owner of the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Connors v. MeserveySupreme Court of Iowa · 1888
- Snell v. Dubuque & Sioux City Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1889