Deffeback v. Hawke

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1885-11-16

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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…

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