Ratliffe v. Jones

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Reversing.

The court is tendered a voluminous and confusing record containing much detail and many irrelevancies. It concerns the settlement of a partnership which operated a large farm.

The case was referred to the master commissioner to ascertain and report several specific facts relating to debts of the partnership and rights and claims of the respective partners. The commissioner reported his taking of evidence, the “delving into the maze of figures presented,” and its consideration. He merely stated his conclusion that the defendant, Stephen…