Nokes v. Continental Mining & Milling Co.

CROCKETT, Justice.

Andrew G. Nokes was granted judgment that he owned 100,000 shares of stock in Continental Mining & Milling Company. Defendants appeal.

The controlling question is one of fact: Was Mr. Nokes a bona fide purchaser for value.

This being a case in equity, it is our responsibility to review the evidence. 3 In doing so it is well to have in mind the general pattern as to the scope of such review as set out in prior adjudications in this court. Where there is a conflict in the evidence, the finding of the trial court will not be disturbed if the evidence preponderates in favor of the…