Matteodo v. Pesce

This is a bill in equity to enjoin threatened interference by the respondents with an alleged easement of gas, water and drain pipes. Respondents, in their answer, denied the existence of such an easement and further averred therein that complainants’ claim was res adjudicata. After a hearing on bill, answer, replication and proof in the superior court, the respondents’ contentions were sustained and a decree was entered denying and dismissing complainants’ bill. From this decree complainants have appealed to this court.

Complainants are the- owners of a lot of land situate on the southerly…