Cook built a house on his property , but the land was also occupied by the houses of several squatters .
Clampitt , Coyle , and Hammer agreed to forfeit their claim in favor of a portion of the property if Cook lost his bid .
Cook built a house on Cook 's property , but the land was also occupied by the houses of several squatters .
Clampitt , Coyle , and Hammer agreed to forfeit their claim in favor of a portion of the property if Cook lost his bid .