Cianchette v. Verrier

This cause is before the court upon plaintiff’s appeal from a decree of the sitting justice allowing defendants’ pleas of estoppel by judgment and dismissing plaintiff’s bill in equity.

Pursuant to permission granted by the United States District Court, Joseph R. Cianchette brought a bill in equity, dated January 3, 1956, in the name of Edward S. Titcomb, duly appointed trustee in bankruptcy of Maine State Raceways, a Maine corporation. Joseph R. Cianchette alleges in the bill that he is creditor and stockholder of Maine State Raceways and that he brings the bill on behalf of himself and all…