Frame v. Shaffer

ORAL DECISION OF THE COURT

By HAM, J.

Gentlemen: I see no reason why the court should not decide this case now. Cases ought to be disposed of promptly if the court has such a fixed opinion that he feels certain that opinion could not be changed by further consideration of the questions involved.

I once read where a judge said that after he had studied a case until he became uncertain and confused he was always happy to have-a clear, first impression to which he could harken back.

I have never had a case involving the questions raised in the instant case, but I have always endeavored to keep…