Crest Investment Trust, Inc. v. Comstock

This appeal arises in the aftermath of a financial disaster involving a small business launched in 1964 on part of a 118 acre tract of farmland near Woods boro, in Frederick County, Maryland. The enterprise involved the breeding of guinea pigs and other small animals for use in laboratory research.

The proceedings in equity below were upon the bill of complaint of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Comstock, appellees, to enjoin the foreclosure of the farm and improvements, to enforce a trust by a reconveyance of part of the tract, to set aside a mortgage, for damages and other relief.

After a 7-day trial,…