Hurst v. J. M. Griffin & Sons, Inc.

Since I can neither agree to, nor acquiesce in, the reversal of this cause, with deference, I feel compelled to give my reasons therefor.

It is elemental that a Chancellor’s finding of fact should be sustained on appeal, if supported by substantial evidence; and that such finding will not be set aside unless manifestly wrong.

When this rule is kept in mind, the decision of the learned Chancellor, as I see it, is impervious to change for at least two complementary reasons: (A) The deed to Pace constituted color of title; and (B) Appellees’ title was established by adverse possession.

On the first…