Maas v. Maas' Adm'r

WADDILL, Commissioner.

The appellant, John C. Maas, brought this action in the Chancery Branch of the Jefferson Circuit Court under Section 639 a-1 et seq. of the Civil Code of Practice for a declaration of rights concerning title to certain property known as Tucker’s Lake. Appellant claims that a certain instrument dated February 11, 1941, was a mortgage, while appellee maintains it was a deed. The Chancellor heard proof on this issue but held that appellant was barred from re-liéf in equity by reason'of unconscionable conduct amounting to “unclean hands.”

The first question to be decided is…