Court Opinion

ID: 9452485
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-04 17:41:56.682019+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:33:13.977990
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ON PETITION FOR REHEARING
PER CURIAM.
The decision in this case turned solely on the question of whether the findings of the Referee, affirmed by the District Court, were clearly erroneous.
Appellant petitions for a rehearing, again earnestly contending that the intention of the parties was to retain title in Stell until the final payment for the furniture was made and that the contract could not have been performed so long as the furniture had not been approved by Hall’s decorator and paid for in full.
As originally pointed out, there were no contractual writings or documents for the guidance of the Referee in deciding the issue. He had to fathom the real intention of the parties from their acts and deeds, from all the facts and circumstances of the case. This he could do under Texas law, Scott & Mayhall v. Lubbock Grain & Coal Co., 113 Tex. 127, 252 S.W. 164 (Comm’n App. 1923, opinion adopted).
We must adhere to the views formerly expressed.
The Petition for Rehearing is
Denied.