Case ID: johns-cas_1/html/0336-01.html
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Allard against Mouchon.
    Where the facts in the case were various and intricate, and the matters involved in doubt and obscurity, a report of referees was set aside, in order to let in new light, and to have the merits re-examined.
    This case had been submitted to referees, who reported in favor of the defendant,
    A motion was now made to set aside the report, on the ground, of mistake of the referees, as to the principal, facts in evidence, and the law arising upon them. The case presented a mass of testimony, which was discussed at much length, but is unnecessary to- be detailed here, in regard to the ground on which the opinion Of the- court was founded. :
   Per Curiam.

The facts: in this case are intricate, and there exists so much doubt and obscurity on the subject, that there is reason to apprehend that the referees did not possess all the lights which may now be afforded them, and which may lead to a more satisfactory result. We therefore think the case ought to be reviewed, and direct, that the report be set aside, in order to re-examine the merits.

Rule granted. 
      
      
         Gra. Prac. 2d ed. 577, 578, and references for a general statement of the grounds upon which a report of referees will be set aside.