FERGUSON v. McLAUGHLIN


96 U.S. 174 (1877)

FERGUSON v. McLAUGHLIN.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. J.A. Moultrie for the defendant in error.

There was no opposing counsel.


MR. JUSTICE MILLER delivered the opinion of the court.

The case before us was originally an action to recover possession of land, brought in the proper court of the State of California.

The plaintiff proved a patent from the United States to the Western Pacific Railroad Company, and a conveyance by said company to him of the land in dispute. In conformity to the practice in the courts of California, the defendant, Ferguson, filed an answer in the nature of...

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