Gregg Ex Rel. Craig v. Lessee of Sayre

An action of ejectment was originally commenced, between the above parties in the district court, which possesses, circuit court powers, for the western district of Pennsylvania, and a judgment was obtained by Sayre and wife, to recover possession of certain lots of land within the original manor of Pittsburgh. To reverse this judgment, a writ of error was prosecuted, which brings the case before this court.

On the trial in the district court, a bill of exceptions was/ taken, out of which arise certain points that are now to be considered and decided. The bill of exceptions reads in part, as…