Ocala Foundary & Machine Works v. Lester
Supreme Court of Florida
This case was decided by Division A. Appeal from Circuit Court for Marion County. STATEMENT. On tbe 2nd day of October, 1902, the appellant filed its bill of complaint against the appellees in the Circuit Court in and for Marion county, and on the 30th day of January, 1903, filed its amended bill, which was as follows : “Comes your orator Ocala Foundry and Machine Works, a corporation organized under and by virtue of tlie laws of tlie State of Florida, by Allred and Davis…
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This case was decided by Division A. Appeal from Circuit Court for Marion County. STATEMENT. On tbe 2nd day of October, 1902, the appellant filed its bill of complaint against the appellees in the Circuit Court in and for Marion county, and on the 30th day of January, 1903, filed its amended bill, which was as follows : “Comes your orator Ocala Foundry and Machine Works, a corporation organized under and by virtue of tlie laws of tlie State of Florida, by Allred and Davis its solicitors, and pursuant to an order of the court hereto- ’ fore made, files this its amended bill of complaint,…
1Opinion of the Court
Shackleford, J.,
(after stating the facts.)
An appeal in chancery opens the whole case for the consideration of the appellate court, and a cross-appeal is not essential to entitle an appellee to a reversal of a decree which contains errors prejudicial to his rights. Parken v. Salford, 48 Fla. ..., 37 South. Rep. 567, and authorities there cited.
In the instant case both the appellant and the appellees are urging a reversal of the decree, though upon entirely different grounds and for dissimilar reasons.
It is contended on behalf of the appellees that the chancellor erred in denying their motion,…
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