Lawrence v. Clark

Judge Marshall

delivered the Opinion of the Court.

This action of assumpsit was brought by Lawrence; to recover from Clark one half of the amount of a judgment obtained against the former, and paid by him, on a note executed by both as principals.

_It appeared m evidence, however, that Lawrence and Clark were partners in the purchase and sale of horses; that this note was executed by them, for the price of certain horses purchased by them, in the course of their partnership business; that other joint purchases had been made; and other similar notes executed, by them, and that the partnership…