Baggott v. Otis

Citations

• 65 Fla. 447
• 62 So. 362

Syllabus

<p>1. While the findings and conclusions of a chancellor, where the testimony is not taken before him, but before a master or examiner, by reason whereof he is not afforded an opportunity of seeing and hearing the witnesses, are not entitled to the same weight as the verdict of a jury, yet in that case they should not be disturbed by an apellate court, unless they are clearly shown to be erroneous.</p> <p>2. In equity, as well as at law, every presumption is in favor of the correctness of the rulings of the trial judge, and a final decree rendered by Mm, based largely or solely upon questions of fact, will not be reversed, unless tbe evidence clearly shows that it was erroneous.</p> <p>3. A finding by a chancellor on conflicting evidence will not be disturbed by the appellate court, where the mind cannot repose with entire confidence and certainty on a conclusion in favor of either party.</p>