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Taylor v. O'Neil

Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Dec 10, 1885
2 A. 299 (R.I. 1885)

Opinion

December 10, 1885.

A declaration in trespass and ejectment must show the nature and character of the plaintiff's estate.

TRESPASS AND EJECTMENT. On demurrer to the declaration.

Thomas W. Robinson, for plaintiff.

William H. Clapp, for defendants.


The court thinks that the declaration should set forth the title of the plaintiff in terms so explicit that a judgment in his favor will determine the character of his estate, and not simply his right of possession. Stephens on Pleading, *304-308.

Demurrer sustained.


Summaries of

Taylor v. O'Neil

Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Dec 10, 1885
2 A. 299 (R.I. 1885)
Case details for

Taylor v. O'Neil

Case Details

Full title:JUDE TAYLOR vs. ANTHONY J. O'NEIL et al

Court:Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Date published: Dec 10, 1885

Citations

2 A. 299 (R.I. 1885)
2 A. 299

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