Bradbury v. J. C. Park
Supreme Court of Vermont
Partnership account. Book account. The auditors reported that the plaintiffs who were partners in the lumber business sold a quantity of lumber to the defendant Chapman, to he used, and which was used in building a steamboat for an association of individuals styling themselves the “ Champlain Steamboat Company,” of which the said" Chapman was agent, and of which the plaintiff Green was one of the members, together with the other defendants in this suit.
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Partnership account. Book account. The auditors reported that the plaintiffs who were partners in the lumber business sold a quantity of lumber to the defendant Chapman, to he used, and which was used in building a steamboat for an association of individuals styling themselves the “ Champlain Steamboat Company,” of which the said" Chapman was agent, and of which the plaintiff Green was one of the members, together with the other defendants in this suit. Other facts in reference to the organization and proceedings of this association, which was, as it appeared, a mere partnership, and in…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Isham, J.
The questions in this case arise on a motion to dismiss. The auditors have reported a balance on book due the plaintiffs for the sum of $933.96, subject to the right to recover the same at law, upon the facts stated in their report. The plaintiff’s account is for lumber which was sold by them to Thomas D. Chapman, acting professedly as the agent of the defendants in making that purchase. The defendants by articles of agreement are organized into a joint stock association or copartnership, under the name of the “Champlain Steamboat Company,”…
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