Mason v. Partrick

This is an action of replevin. In June, 1891, the parties entered into a written contract, which recited that the plaintiff had agreed to advance $1,000 to defendant for the purpose of establishing a milk, dairy, and commission business, to be known as the “ Muskegon Creamery,” and to be operated by and under the name of Henry L. Partrick. The defendant, in consideration of this advance, agreed to devote his entire time to 'the management and operation of the business, and to assign and set over to plaintiff a certain land contract as security, and agreed to consult with the plaintiff…