Seibert v. Markham

JOHNSON, Chief Justice.

Prior to June 10, 1909, J. L. Markham and Aaron Brosius were partners engaged in the sawmill and lumber business in Hopkins and Franklin counties, Tex., under the firm name of Markham & Brosius. On the date mentioned Aaron Brosius died intestate. He was survived by his widow, Matilda, and his two daughters, Olive and Ruth Brosius, who were his sole heirs. When Aaron Brosius died, the partnership of Markham & Brosius owned 2,471 acres of land located in Hopkins and Franklin counties, and some personal property. The partnership indebtedness was approximately $43,000,…