Buffington v. Buffington

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Allen M. Stearne,

The appeal raises the question whether a chancellor in a proceeding for the dissolution of a partnership may, in his discretion, set aside his decree made in accordance with a written agreement, signed by both parties and their counsel, directing a receiver to sell the partnership assets. The Chancellor set aside the sale and rescinded the decree because one of the partners asserted that he misunderstood the effect of his written agreement and stipulation. There was no allegation of omission because of fraud, accident or mistake. This appeal followed.

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