Reas v. Clemence

This is an appeal from an ex parte order appointing a receiver upon the application of the plaintiff, and based solely upon the allegations of the complaint. The appellants claim that the facts stated do not justify the appointment of a receiver.

The complaint stated a cause of action for partition of a tract of land. It is alleged that the plaintiff and defendants own, as tenants in common, the land, together with the well, pumping plant, and pipe-line used in connection therewith, situated upon the premises, and that they are now in possession thereof. The order appointing the receiver…