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Land Court Bill for Private Land Claims Signed Into Law
The article details the establishment of the court of private land claims by act of Congress and presidential approval. It outlines the court’s structure, including a chief justice and four associates, their terms through 1895, and compensation for officers. It also covers appointment of clerks, translator, and attorney, jurisdiction over Mexican and Spanish grants, notice requirements, and procedures for petition and decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Congress
Territory
the Sun
Court of
Private Land Claims
United States
Senate
Washington
Colorado
Arizona
General Land Office
General Land Offices
Republic of Mexico
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Mexico
Courts of Equity of
Law of Nations
Guadalupe-Hidalgo
City of