Fitzpatrick v. Layne

Opinion op the Court by

Morris, Commissioner—

Affirming in first case and dismissing in second.

The two cases presenting different questions involving the same parties were consolidated in the court below for the purpose of preparation. The one first styled was an equitable action; the other an ordinary action with the issue submitted to a jury. In each case appellants, who were plaintiffs below, were unsuccessful. At this point we delineate the parties and give some history of matters leading up to the controversy involving family affairs, presenting not any too delectable a picture.

William R.,…