Millinor v. Thornhill

Citations

• 63 Fla. 531

Syllabus

<p>1. While the findings and conclusions of a chancellor, where the evidence is not taken before him, but before a master or examiner, by reason wherof he is not afforded an opportunity of seeing and hearing th§ witnesses, are not entitled to the same weight as the verdict of a jury, yet even in that case they should not be disturbed by an appellate 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 him, based largely or solely upon questions of fact, will not be reversed, unless the evidence clearly shows it to be erroneous.</p> <p>3. Where the testimony is conflicting but there is evidence to support the finding of the chancellor, the decree will not be reversed on the evidence.</p>