Newport v. Hatton

This is an action brought to establish the right of plaintiffs in certain land and to the proceeds of the sale thereof. Demurrers to the complaint were sustained, without leave to amend. Judgment for the defendants followed, and plaintiffs have appealed. While a number of objections were raised by the special demurrers, the real questions presented by the appeal are whether or not a cause of action was stated and whether or not the action was barred by the statute of limitations. Respondents seek, also, to invoke the doctrine of laches.

The plaintiffs and appellants are the six children of…