Best v. Deason

I regret exceedingly that I cannot agree with the conclusions of Special Judge Henderson and Mr. Justice Fraser in this case, with the accumulated embarrassment that my disagreement is opposed to the evident conclusions of Hon. A.P. Aldrich and Hon. Robert Aldrich, both formerly Circuit Judges of this State, of eminent ability, of unquestioned integrity, and most amiable qualities.

My reasons follow: This is an action by the plaintiff, a purchaser of a part of certain real estate, conveyed by Lewis M. Ayer to Robert Aldrich, trustee, on December 29, 1866, for the purpose of having the rights…