Thompson v. St. Paul, M. & M. Ry. Co.

Citations

• 83 F. 546
• 1896 U.S. App. LEXIS 3066

Syllabus

<p>1. Public Lands — Pre-Emption—Withdrawal.</p> <p>No rights can he acquired, under the pre-emption law, in lands withdrawn hy order of the commissioner of the general land office.</p> <p>2. Bailroad Grants — Indemnity Withdrawal.</p> <p>Authority is vested in the commissioner of the general land office to withdraw from sale or entry lands within the indemnity limits of the grant to the Northern Pacific Bailroad Company.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court)</p>