Bridgman v. St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain R. R.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Bill in equity to foreclose a lien on land, taken by a railroad company. Heard on demurrer, December Term, 1884, Caledonia County, Ross, Chancellor. Bill dismissed. The orators were Daniel W. A. Bridgman, administrator of Harriet W. Bridgman’s estate, Daniel W. A. Bridgman, Helen A. Holton, Ina M. Bridgman, Ida E. Bridgman, and Luke P. Poland.
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Bill in equity to foreclose a lien on land, taken by a railroad company. Heard on demurrer, December Term, 1884, Caledonia County, Ross, Chancellor. Bill dismissed. The orators were Daniel W. A. Bridgman, administrator of Harriet W. Bridgman’s estate, Daniel W. A. Bridgman, Helen A. Holton, Ina M. Bridgman, Ida E. Bridgman, and Luke P. Poland. The bill alleged, in substance, that one Russell Bridgman, deceased, was at the time of his death the owner of certain real estate in Hardwick; that he died intestate, leaving the following heirs to his estate: His wife, Harriet W. Bridgman, who died on…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Veazey, J.
This is an appeal in chancery and stands on demurrer to the bill of complaint. Question is first made as to the parties.
I. The Lamoille Valley R. R. Co. is. not a necessary *203party. Under the allegations of the bill the defendant company is the successor of the right of the Lamoille company in the railroad in question in all respects, and is now in possession of the land of the orators which was taken by the Lamoille company when the road was built. The orators are seeking no personal decree or remedy of any kind against the Lamoille company.…
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