Irish v. Snelson

Irish, Kent, and Baldwin, who. were the plaintiffs, sued Snelson upon a promissory note, dated August 28,1857, and payable at one day, to one James Hollingsworth, who assigned it to the plaintiffs. Defendant’s answer to the complaint alleges these facts: On August 29, 1853, the defendant, the maker of the note, and Hollingsworth, the payee, entered into partnership as equal partners in the milling business, sharing equally in the losses and profits arising therefrom; which partnership continued to exist until March 1, 1858, when the same was dissolved by mutual consent. For the purpose of…