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PHILLIPS v. MOUND CITY ASSOCIATION

124 U.S. 605 (1888)

PHILLIPS v. MOUND CITY LAND AND WATER ASSOCIATION.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 13, 1888.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. A.T. Britton, Mr. A.B. Browne, and Mr. Walter H. Smith for the motion.

Mr. George H. Smith, opposing.

Mr. George F. Edmunds also opposing.

MR. CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court.

Both parties claim under the Mexican grants confirmed by the United States. The patents vested the legal title in the grantees. By an express provision of the act of March 3, 1851, (§ 15,) they are conclusive "between the United States and such claimants only," and do "not affect the interests...

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