Bell v. Bed Rock Tunnel & Mining Co.

By the Court, Sanderson, J. :

This is an action to recover the possession of certain mining ground called the Monte Christo Claims. The defenses, so far as they illustrate the grounds of the appeal, are: First— A denial of the plaintiffs’ title; and Second—Forfeiture of their title under the mining rules and regulations of the district in which the Monte Christo Claims are situated. In the Court below judgment passed for the defendant. The plaintiffs moved for a new trial, which was denied, and then appealed.

Two points are made by appellant. First—Error of the Court in excluding certain…