HENSHAW v. BISSELL


85 U.S. 255 (1873)

18 Wall. 255

HENSHAW ET AL. v. BISSELL.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. R.M. and Q. Corwine, for the plaintiffs in error:

Messrs. M. Blair and F.A. Dick, contra.


Mr. Justice FIELD delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action of ejectment for the possession of certain real property situated in the county of Butte, in the State of California. Both parties claim the demanded premises under patents of the United States, issued upon a confirmation of grants made by the Mexican government. The plaintiff claims under the junior patent issued upon the earlier grant; the defendants...

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