Fowler v. Hartridge

ADAMS, J:

This is an appeal from a decree of the chancellor, rejecting the findings and recommendations of the special master in an equity suit. The master, Honorable Cecil C. Bailey, reported as follows:

“HISTORY OF THE CASE:

“This litigation stems from a 99-year lease entered into in 1912 wherein Augustus G. Hartridge was the Lessor and John A. Cunningham was the Lessee. The lease provides among other things that it should be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties thereto.

“The said John A. Cunningham died in Duval County, Florida on August 30,…