Smythe v. Central Vermont Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Appeal in Chancery. Heard on the' pleadings, including a cross bill, and the report of a special master, in vacation after the September Term, Í911, Franklin County, Waterman, Chancellor. Decree for the orator, strictly pro forma, filed March 9, 1912. The defendant appealed. The opinion states the ease.
1Opinion of the CourtHaselton, J.
This is a suit in chancery brought by the holder of certain bonds or notes and attached coupons to secure payment thereof through the. enforcement of a claimed lien on property held and controlled by the defendant company. The cause was first heard on demurrer to the bill. The demurrer was overruled and the benefit thereof was reserved to the defendant, and the defendant was given leave to make answer. Thereafter the defendant filed its answer and a cross complaint. In due course the complainant joined issue with the defendant on its answer and filed, an answer to the cross complaint. The…
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