United States v. Baltimore - 98 U.S. 424 (1878)

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United States v. Baltimore, 98 U.S. 424 (1878)

United States v. Baltimore

98 U.S. 424

Syllabus

A mere permission by the commandant to settle on land in Florida, not followed by a grant or by other evidence of title under the Spanish government, will not sustain a claim in a suit in the district court brought under the eleventh section of the Act of June 22, 1860,12 Stat. 85.

The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.