Norris v. Hoyt

Baldwin, J. and Cope, J. concurring.

The only questions presented for consideration on the appeal in this case arise upon the ruling of the Court in refusing a continuance. The action is for the recovery of certain premises situated within the county of Sacramento, north of the American river, the plaintiff relying upon a patent of the United States, issued upon a confirmation of a grant of the Mexican Government. When it was called for trial a continuance was moved, on the ground of the absence of material witnesses, by whom the defendants expected to prove, as alleged in the affidavits of…