Supreme Court of Pennsylvania February 3, 1879 (Carman v. Beam)

Mr. Justice Sterrett

delivered the opinion of the court, February 3d 1879.

The issue, first formed by the pleading, was solely as to the right of the plaintiff below to the possession of the premises described in the writ. Before the trial he obtained possession by virtue of the deed from Pearson, to whom the defendant had conveyed after suit was brought.