Gardner v. Bonestell

Citations

• 180 U.S. 362
• 21 S. Ct. 399
• 45 L. Ed. 574
• 1901 U.S. LEXIS 1312
• 4 A.F.T.R. (P-H) 4677

Syllabus

<p>It is a well settled rule of law tliat tlie power to make and correct surveys of the public lands belongs exclusively to the political department of the Government, and that the action of that department, within the scope of its authority, is unassailable in the courts except by a direct proceeding.</p> <p>The determination of the Land Department, in a case within its jurisdiction, .of questions of fact depending on conflicting testimony is conclusive, and cannot be challenged by subsequent proceedings in the courts.</p> <p>In .proceedings in this court to review the action of state courts, this court does not enter into a consideration of questions of fact.</p>