DeVilliers v. Pioneer Abstract & Loan Co.

Opinion by

RAY, C.

In an action against an abstracter and his bondsmen for damages for leaving out of an abstract an entry of a mining lease, the plaintiffs recovered nominal damages only, and bring tho case here by petition in error and case-made.

After a careful examination of tho evidence and the very able brief of counsel, we are of the opinion that there is but one question to be determined and that is the proper measure of damages.

The facts, as claimed by the plaintiffs, are these: The Indian department was advertising to sell a 40-acre tract of Indian land adjoining the old town of…