Tripp v. Silver Dyke Mining Co.

In his complaint plaintiff alleges that he is, and at the date of the trespass was, the owner and in possession of the Flensburg and Flensburg No. 2 quartz lode mining claims; that in August, 1922, the defendant wrongfully entered upon the claims and willfully cut and removed therefrom 500 trees of the value of $2,500. The answer denies that plaintiff is or ever was the owner of either of the mining claims, and then sets forth that defendant is the owner of the Theodore Roosevelt claim, and that Thomas Westgard and his associates or successors in interest, not including the plaintiff, are the…