Nevitt v. Woodburn

In this case a motion- is made to dismiss the appeal for want of jurisdiction in this court. The appeal is taken directly from a decree entered by the circuit court; and it is claimed, that no freehold is involved, and that, therefore, the appeal should have been taken to the Appellate Court. We are of the opinion, that the bill filed in the court below was a bill filed against the trustee, and other parties acting for or with the trustee, for an accounting as to trust funds. The bill, being of the character thus indicated, involves no freehold; and the motion to dismiss must be allowed. The…