Fisk v. Brayman
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Trespass and Ejectment brought during the term hereinafter mentioned, by a residuary devisee, for the possession of premises which were the subject of a reservation in a deed of the testator in which the grantor retained the right for twenty-five years to lease ice-houses standing thereon. Certified from the Common Pleas Division and heard on agreed statement of facts.
1Opinion of the CourtTillinghast, J.
This is an action of trespass and ejectment to recover possession of certain ice-houses located near the Belleville South Pond in North Kingstown.
The case was commenced in the District Court' of the Second Judicial District, where, after decision for the plaintiff for possession and costs, the defendant claimed a jury trial and the case was sent to the Common Pleas Division. There the parties agreed upon the facts, and the case was certified to this Division for trial.
The agreed statement of facts, taken in connection with the exhibits annexed thereto and made part thereof, show that William…
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