Walsh v. Jackson

The subject-matter of controversy in this case is the conflict between the Boxer and Columbine lodes. The Boxer was located July 9, 1900, and the Columbine August 20, following. The owner of the Boxer applied for a patent, which the claimant of the Columbine adversed, and subsequently commenced an action in support thereof. The issues made by the pleadings are the usual ones in adverse cases. The trial resulted in a verdict upon which the court entered a judgment that neither of the parties was entitled to the premises in controversy. The claimant of the Boxer appeals.

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