Hampton Lumber Co. v. Ward

PURNELL, District Judge.

Counsel having failed to point out, as contemplated, the points at isstie in this cause, and argued same on voluminous depositions, which the judge, sitting as chancellor, was not able, on account of other official duties, or inclined, to examine in detail, the case was referred to a special master to find the facts and state the account. The report of master was filed by mistake in the office of the clerk, and some counsel, hearing of this, filed exceptions. This is not allowable. The report was intended for the court only, and being so ordered and intended, counsel,…