Legal Opinion

Carruthers v. Whitney

Washington Supreme Court

Decided December 14, 1909No. 8352PublishedCited by 19 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for What-com county, Hardin, J., entered April 27, 1909, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, after a trial on the merits before the court without a jury, in an. action to quiet title.

1Opinion of the CourtDunbar, J.

This is an action to determine adverse claims to a tract of land in Whatcom county, Washington, the action being brought by the respondent to quiet title to the same. Upon the trial of the case, the court found in favor of the plaintiff, judgment was entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint, and appeal followed.

Both parties claim under one Emil Ereiner, who died intestate in Snohomish county, Washington. The premises in controversy were concededly acquired by Emil Freiner under the homestead laws of the United States, patent therefor being issued to him September 28, 1898, and…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Anthony v. ChapmanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1884
  2. Baker v. BrickellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1891
  3. Carter v. McManusSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1860
  4. Werkheiser v. WerkheiserSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1832

3Cited by19 opinions

  1. State v. Northwest Magnesite Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1947
  2. Ross v. HardingWashington Supreme Court · 1964
  3. Strand v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1943
  4. Rowe v. JamesWashington Supreme Court · 1912
  5. Hoppin v. LongMontana Supreme Court · 1925

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