Legal Opinion

Janes v. Crowell

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided January 6, 1879PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Certiorari to the Court of Common Pleas of Mrie county: Of October and November Term 1877, No. 278. Appeal of Heman Janes from the decree of the court directing appellant to pay a master’ fee and other costs in certain proceedings in the court below. The proceedings are fully set forth in the opinion of this court.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Mercur

The question presented here is as to the power of the court below to make the decree imposing costs on the appellant. A statement of the order in which the proceedings were had, is necessary for a correct understanding of the case.

The appellee filed his' bill against the appellant. After answer, and the evidence taken by an examiner, a master wras appointed. He reported, recommending that the bill be dismissed. Exceptions to his report were filed, argued and overruled. The record then declares, “this cause came on to be heard June 22d 1874, and was argued by counsel, and thereupon, upon…

2Cited by4 opinions

  1. Chambers v. ClineWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1906
  2. Bradley v. West Chester Street RailwaySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1894
  3. Blue Ridge Metal Manufacturing Co. v. ProctorSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1939
  4. Patton's EstateSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1902

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