COX v. WESTERN LAND AND CATTLE CO.


123 U.S. 375 (1887)

COX v. WESTERN LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 21, 1887.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Alexander McCoy for the motion.

Mr. R.A. Childs opposing.


MR. CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE delivered the opinion of the court.

This motion is granted on the ground that the record shows that the value of the matter in dispute does not exceed five thousand dollars. The suit was brought originally to recover 135 head of Colorado steers, alleged to be worth $6000. At the time of the judgment only 79 head were in dispute. As to the rest, a settlement had been made during the pendency of the suit. The court has found as a fact that the...

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