Regan v. Rogers

This is an action of trespass and ejectment to recover the possession of a certain cottage in the town of Johnston. The case was heard in the superior court by a jury which returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Thereafter the trial justice denied the defendant’s motion for a new trial, and the latter then duly prosecuted his bill of exceptions to this court.

It appears from the evidence that the plaintiff purchased the property in question by deed dated May 9, 1940 and recorded on May 15, 1940. The defendant had been living in said property for many years as a tenant, from month to month, of…