Peters v. Thompson

Suit by Frederick C. Peters against W.N. Thompson to foreclose a chattel mortgage, in which defendant filed a counterclaim on a contract for excavating. From a decree consonant with a special master's report, plaintiff appeals.

Reversed. The principal question presented for our determination hinges upon a consideration of the evidence. The Master made his findings of fact with reference to the indebtedness due from each litigant to the other and his recommendation concerning an appropriate final decree. His report was confirmed by the Circuit Judge who entered a final decree consonant…