STEARNS v. UNITED STATES


73 U.S. 589 (____)

6 Wall. 589

STEARNS v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Messrs. Carlisle and Cushing, for the appellant; Mr. Stanbery, A.G., and Mr. Browning, contra.


Mr. Justice SWAYNE delivered the opinion of the court; stating the case.

This case was instituted originally before the "Board of Commissioners to ascertain and settle Private land Claims in the State of California." The decision of the board was adverse to the claim. The case was thereupon removed, pursuant to law, to the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of California. The decree there also was adverse, and the claimant has brought the...

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