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STEARNS V. UNITED STATES, 73 U. S. 589 (1867)

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Stearns v. United States, 73 U.S. 6 Wall. 589 589 (1867)

Stearns v. United States

73 U.S. (6 Wall.) 589

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The authority of the Mexican governors to make alienations of the public domain within the limits of California ceased July 7, 1846. Grants made after that date are void. A grant so made, though antedated, was accordingly in this case held null.