Calbreath v. Borchert

This being an equitable proceeding the same is here heard de novo, and, while the findings of the trial court are given weight, they do not, as in a law action, have the force and effect of a verdict and are not conclusive on appeal. After a careful consideration of the record we are unable to agree with the trial court as to the facts or the conclusion reached.

The case involves a sale of two business properties in the town of Lineville, Iowa. The particular property at issue here was owned by the defendants, Borcherts, who are residents of, and in business at, Lineville. The other property…