Murphy v. Hopcroft

A general demurrer to the complaint was sustained, and from the judgment which followed plaintiff appeals. The action is for rent eo nomine, and the complaint discloses the following facts: Bernard Murphy, under a deed of trust, was the trustee of the estate of John Murphy. The beneficiaries under the trust were the sons of John Murphy, one of whom is the plaintiff herein. In July, 1896, Bernard Murphy held, and for a long time prior thereto had held, the legal title of the land for the use of which rent is here sought. Bernard Murphy acquired the title by a deed absolute to him individually.…