Passenger v. Coan

This is an action to determine adverse claims to property — each party claiming to be the owner in fee simple. The trial court found for the defendant; but found the plaintiff has a lien on the land in the sum of $1,018.87 with' interest.because of taxes paid; and is also entitled to the proceeds of the 1930 crop. From the judgment entered both parties appeal demanding a trial de novo.

An abstract of title was introduced and received in evidence and from this and other testimony we find as undisputed facts:

The defendant made homestead proof on the land in April, 1909; on May 5, 1909 he…