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140 So. 775
Fla.
1932
Davis, J.

The final decree in this case should be affirmed on the authority of Lake Mabel Development Corp. v. Bird, 99 Fla. 253, 126 Sou. Rep. 356; Day v. Weadock, 101 Fla. 333, 134 Sou. Rep. 525, holding that a final decree in equity will be affirmed where entire ease shows errors, if any, in pleading or procedure, have not resulted in a miscarriage of justice.

But said decree should be modified so as to divide the *1131 costs and impose such costs, both in the lower court and in this court, equally upon complainants and defendants it appearing that neither of the adverse parties has been diligent in avoiding the necessity for the expenses of this litigation. Chandler v. Sherman, 16 Fla. 99.

Modified and affirmed.

Buford, C.J., and Whitfield and Ellis, J.J., concur.

Terrell, J., dissents.

Brown, J., not participating.

Case Details

Case Name: Buchanan Bros. v. Smith
Court Name: Supreme Court of Florida
Date Published: Jan 7, 1932
Citations: 140 So. 775; 103 Fla. 1130
Court Abbreviation: Fla.
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