Newport Hospital v. Ritchie

Heard on bill, answers, replications and proof.

The Newport Hospital, a corporation, on May 27th, 1929, leased to Otto *193Voight a tract of land embracing about 47 acres, located in the Town of Mid-dletown, lying east of Purgatory Point and bordering southerly on the ocean. The land is known as “Sachuest Beach” or “Second Beach.”

The lease was. made subject “to the rights of the inhabitants of the Town of Middletown * * * and of the State of Rhode Island,” and contained the usual covenant for quiet enjoyment. After the execution of this lease Voight took possession. He erected barriers across…