Partrick & Wilkins Co. v. Adams

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

This action in equity sought specific performance of a contract to sell realty. After an extended hearing, the chancellor entered an adjudication on June 22,1973, which included findings of fact and conclusions of law, and a “final decree” ordering the defendants to comply with the agreement. From this “final decree”, the defendants filed the instant appeal on July 18, 1973. The decree must he vacated.

*568In disposing of an action in equity on the merits, the chancellor must first file an adjudication in the form of a decree nisi to which either party may file…