Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1973

Hoban v. Rabel

Hoban v. Rabel
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided July 2, 1973 · Brien, Eagen, Manderino, Nix, Pomeroy, Roberts
452 Pa. 515; 306 A.2d 898; 1973 Pa. LEXIS 472

Hoban v. Rabel

Opinion of the Court

Opinion

Per Curiam,

β€œThe proper proceeding to try title to land is an action of ejectment at law, rather than an injunctive proceeding in equity.” Carelli v. Lyter, 430 Pa. 543, 545, 244 A. 2d 6 (1968).

Decree reversed and case remanded to the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, with directions that it be transferred to the law side for the resolution of the issues involved.

Each party to bear own costs.

Case-law data current through December 31, 2025. Source: CourtListener bulk data.