King v. Emmons

The bill of complaint herein was filed in behalf of and for the purpose of protecting the interests of beneficiaries of a trust created by the will of George H. Cummings, deceased. Each of the defendants filed a motion in the circuit court for the dismissal of the bill of complaint. The motions were denied. Leave having first been obtained, the defendant George H. Cummings Foundation has appealed. As hereinafter noted, an appeal has also been taken by this defendant from the order of the circuit court appointing a temporary receiver.

The first question commanding consideration is whether Paul…