Beckford v. Beckford

The plaintiff appeals from a final decree dismissing the bill following an appeal from an interlocutory decree sustaining a demurrer to the bill. In 1920, it is alleged, the plaintiff “entered into an arrangement with his father, George A. Beckford, Sr. and his mother Bertha L. Beckford, whereby he would take over and occupy the premises then owned” by his father and mother at 1 Ireson Court, Melrose. Under “said arrangement” the plaintiff entered upon the premises, put them “in a livable condition,” made extensive repairs, paid the outstanding taxes, and “has continued to pay all charges and…