Oregon Supreme Court December 15, 1875 (Blachley v. Butler)

By the Court,

McArthur, J.:

TMs case is here upon tbe pleadings and tbe proofs to be tried anew. Tbe only question of law presented is, Could Sarab Butler,' under whom Blacbley claims, take and bold lands under § 22 of the Donation Act ? We are of opinion that two classes of widows are provided for under said section.