Boyes v. Green Mountain Falls Town & Improvement Co.
Colorado Court of Appeals
Appeal from the District Court of 131 Paso County. Appellant was the occupant of 160 acres of land, having a pre-emption right upon it. The land was adjoining, and partially between tracts of land belonging to the appellee. Appellee, being desirous of obtaining the land, entered into negotiations with the appellant, which resulted in the conveyance of the land. The possession of the property was delivered to appellee.
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Appeal from the District Court of 131 Paso County. Appellant was the occupant of 160 acres of land, having a pre-emption right upon it. The land was adjoining, and partially between tracts of land belonging to the appellee. Appellee, being desirous of obtaining the land, entered into negotiations with the appellant, which resulted in the conveyance of the land. The possession of the property was delivered to appellee. Appellant perfected his pre-emption right,' entered the land and received a receipt from the Government Land Office on the 19th of August, 1889. Appellant instituted this suit,…
1Opinion of the CourtReed, J.
Prior to making the arrangement under discussion, appellee attempted to buy the property, making an offer of $1000, which was refused. Failing to purchase, and wishing to secure it, appellee by its officers, commenced negotiations to obtain it, which finally resulted in the conveyance and the contract. Appellant received $100 and the agreement, and conveyed his land.
It is stated in the complaint that appellant was a'laboring man of foreign birth, with very limited business knowledge and education. The truth of this allegation is established by the transaction, and the acceptance of the…
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