Felty v. Calhoon

Citations

• 147 Pa. 27
• 23 A. 438
• 1892 Pa. LEXIS 779

Syllabus

<p>Bill of review — -Attempt to review decision of Supreme Gourt.</p> <p>On a bill by the purchaser praying for specific performance of a contract to convey lands, the court below sustained a demurrer and dismissed the bill. On appeal, the Supreme Court reversed the decree, reinstated the bill, and ordered that a decree be entered for the plaintiff, on the demurrer. A decree having been entered for the plaintiff by the court below as directed, a petition and bill of review, subsequently filed by the defendant, that was merely the equivalent of an application to review the decision of the Supreme Court, was properly dismissed: See Felty v. Calhoon, 139 Pa. 378.</p>