Pettit v. Mayhew
Supreme Court of Colorado
Appeal from the District Court of Teller County. Hon. William P. Seeds, Judge. Action by Lafe Pettit against George W. Mayliew and W. B. Pullen. Prom' a decree dismissing the complaint, plaintiff appeals. •
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Helm
Appellant was the owner of a one thirty-second interest in a certain lease on the W. P. H. and other lode mining claims in Teller county. The lease was not taking 'care of itself, and for several months he paid the assessments made upon his interest for operating expenses. But on August 10th or 12th, 1902 — the exact date is uncertain — being in arrears for the July and June assessments, he was requested to make payment of the amount so due. According to the testimony of one Harding, who was manager and collected these assessments, plaintiff in response to such request, said: “I don’t believe…
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