Burchell v. Burchell

Here is a motion to confirm a referee’s report made after the entry of final judgment in a partition action holding the defendant Morrison liable for the rental válue of a portion of the property affected by the action. The judgment provided that the question of the liability of Morrison for the use and occupation of the premises in question be reserved and determined after the entry of judgment. Morrison objects to the confirmation of the report and claims he should not be charged with the rental value of any portion of the property.

If Morrison is to be charged with the rental value of the…