Cole v. Anciporch

*976The complaint sought equitable relief on several theories. In addition, it asked the court to declare that the plaintiff was the sole owner of the disputed land. The defendant, in his answer, asserted, among other things, the Statute of Frauds. He also counterclaimed against the plaintiff for allegedly cutting down his timber on the land in question.

The matter was tried before a Probate Court judge. After the trial, the judge filed a memorandum of decision that contained his findings of fact and conclusions of law. He ordered judgment to enter in favor of the plaintiff, declaring the boundary…