DEFFEBACK v. HAWKE


115 U.S. 392 (1885)

DEFFEBACK v. HAWKE.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 16, 1885.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. G.C. Moody for appellant.

Mr. A.J. Plowman for appellee.


MR. JUSTICE FIELD delivered the opinion of the court. After stating the facts in the language above reported, he continued:

The principal question presented by the pleadings for our consideration, is whether, upon the public domain, title to mineral land can be acquired under the laws of Congress relating to town sites. The plaintiff asserts title to mineral land under a patent of the United States founded upon an entry by...

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