McGregor v. Donelly

In this case the evidence shows, and it is substantially found, that by an arrangement made between John McGregor,, plaintiff’s testator, and H. S. Soule, the former made an affidavit and application for the purchase from the State of certain swamp and overflowed lands, lying in the county of Humboldt, for the use and benefit of the latter. Soule was to pay the cost and expense attendant on the application to purchase, and such cost and expense were either paid by him, or by Ryan claiming under him. To state the facts more particularly, Soule paid the county surveyor all his fees, charges,…