Fortin v. Wilensky, 142 Me. 372 (1947)

Citation: Fortin v. Wilensky, 142 Me. 372 (1947)
Parent Document: Fortin v. Wilensky, 142 Me. 372 (1947)
Jurisdiction: Maine (state)
Effective Date: 1947-05-19
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/5122679/fortin-v-wilensky/ ↗

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In this case the record shows that credibility of witnesses was most important. The sitting justice had the advantage of exercising his trained powers of observation. He could see the witnesses and hear their testimony. This court, on appeal, can only read the printed page that gives no information of those visible details that may have indicated at the hearing where the truth was. All that the Law Court can say is, that the record does not show the decree of the court below to be incorrect, or that the findings of fact were clearly erroneous. Snow v. Gould, 119 Me., 318, 321, 111 A., 337. Appeal dismissed. Decree of Court below affirmed.

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