American Bank & Trust Co. v. Douglass
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Jackson County. Bill by the American Bank & Trust Company, who sues, etc., against H. A. Douglass and others. From decree from defendants, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
•LyNCH, Judge:
The object sought by plaintiff’s bill was to marshal the assets of Floyd B. Douglass, deceased, as a member of the timber partnership of H. Douglass’ Sons, composed of himself, H. A. Douglass, his brother, and L. Merrill, the husband of their sister Lorena. By the decree now complained of, the court sustained the demurrer to the third amended and supplemental bill, but did not rule upon the demurrers to the other bills filed by plaintiff.
Plaintiff loaned various sums of money to the partnership. The bill charges that Floyd B. Douglass was the only solvent member of the firm, and…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Rex v. CreelWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1883
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- McGlaughlin v. McGlaughlin's LegateesWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1897
- Crawford's Admr. v. Turner's Admr.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1906
- State v. MyersWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1914
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3Cited by7 opinions
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