Franklin v. Trickey

The complaint in this case alleges that Neville and Chapin were partners; that Neville died on January 3, 1900, and that Chapin, the surviving partner, having possession of the partnership assets, died five days thereafter, and before the partnership affairs were adjusted; that the plaintiff, Franklin (appellant in this court), duly qualified as administrator of Neville’s estate, and the defendant, Trickey, duly qualified as administrator of Chapin’s estate. The complaint further alleges that the partnership property came into the possession of the defendant, Trickey, as administrator of…