Barton v. Thompson's Estate

Plaintiff, Wirt E. Barton, and Willard D. Thompson formed a partnership on August 12, 1912, to conduct a furniture business at Durand in Shiawassee county. The partnership continued until January 17, 1919, when Mr. Thompson sold his interest with the consent of plaintiff to Lyle E. Gorton. February 27, 1921, Mr. Thompson died. This claim was filed against his estate predicated largely on his conversion of partnership money to his individual use. It is considered by counsel under three branches:(1) The use of firm money to pay taxes assessed against Mr. Thompson personally.(2) The use of firm…