Overseers of Liberty Township v. Overseers of Castanea Township

Citations

• 4 Pa. Super. 411
• 1897 Pa. Super. LEXIS 135

Syllabus

<p>Appeals — Removal of paupers — Jurisdiction, Superior Gt.</p> <p>In appeals from the decree of the quarter sessions touching an order of removal of paupers, nothing but the record and that which has been included in it can be considered by the appellate court.</p> <p>Practice, G. P. — Poor law — Exceptions—Record.</p> <p>Under the Act of March 16, 1868, P. L. 46, a writ of error is allowed to the decision of the court of quarter sessions on points of evidence and law which have been specifically excepted to and brought upon the record as directed. Evidence and rulings of the court not thus made a matter of record remain with the opinion, beyond the reach of the appellate court.</p> <p>In the case at bar the opinion concludes with the decree of court which is followed by an exception in these words : “ Counsel for plaintiffs except to the opinion of the court and pray that a bill be sealed.” Answer. “Bill sealed.” This is the only exception.</p>