Silvia v. Helger
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
1Opinion of the CourtO’Connell, J.
This is a bill in equity seeking a mandatory injunction ordering the respondent to remove the body of her grandchild from a cemetery lot and restore the lot to its original condition. The cause was heard in the superior court on bill and answer, and from a decree denying and dismissing the bill the complainants have duly prosecuted their appeal to this court.
The bill alleges that the complainants, the respondent and Joseph Silvia and Jesse Silvia are brothers and sisters, and all the children and heirs at law of Frank Silvia, deceased. Joseph Silvia and Jesse Silvia are not parties to this…
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