Cranak v. Link

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

This is a representative suit to annul a contract and enjoin its performance, brought in the district court of Hennepin county. At the trial, defendants objected to the introduction of any evidence on the grounds that the complaint failed to state a cause of action and that plaintiffs lacked capacity to institute the action. The objection was sustained at the time, and subsequently an order of dismissal was made. Plaintiffs appeal from the judgment of dismissal.

An order for dismissal on the ground that the complaint does not state a cause of action requires that…