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Maynard v. Hill
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| Maynard v. Hill | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | March 19, 1888 |
Facts
In 1850, Congress passed the Donation Land Claim Act to encourage settlement in the Oregon Territory. Under this Act, an adult man could receive 320 acres of land if he occupied & cultivated it for 4 years.
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