Houghton v. Jones

68 U.S. 702

17 L.Ed. 503

1 Wall. 702

HOUGHTON

v.

JONES.

December Term, 1863

THIS was a writ of error to the Northern District of California; the case being thus:

By the act of Congress of March 3, 1851, 'to ascertain and settle the private land claims in the State of California,' it is provided, 'that each and every person claiming lands in California, by virtue of any right or title derived from the Spanish or Mexican government, shall present the same to the commissioners,' &c., who are directed to examine into and 'decide upon the validity of the said claim.' And it is further declared that 'all…